Welcome Terminal 1 Igi Airport Delhi Metro Route
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📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Welcome to Terminal 1 Igi Airport covers approximately 23.9 km with a travel time of around 59 minutes. The journey passes through 23 stations and requires 2 interchanges.
This route uses the Red Line, Yellow Line, Magenta Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Welcome to Terminal 1 Igi Airport by Delhi Metro is approximately 59 minutes, covering a distance of 23.9 km.
This route requires 2 interchanges. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 67 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Welcome to Terminal 1 Igi Airport is calculated based on the distance of 23.9 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹54 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹49 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹39 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹54 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited rides — valid from first trip |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days |
| Children (under 3 yrs) | Free | Must be accompanied by adult |
| ⚠️ Ticketless Penalty | ₹250 | Always carry a valid ticket |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following 2 interchange stations on this journey:
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
- Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
- Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
- Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
- At interchange stations, follow colour-coded signboards to find your next platform quickly.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 23 stations between Welcome and Terminal 1 Igi Airport, including both the start and end stations.
The metro fare from Welcome to Terminal 1 Igi Airport is ₹54 for a Token/QR Code ticket and ₹49 with a Smart Card (10% discount). Off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹39.
The metro journey from Welcome to Terminal 1 Igi Airport takes approximately 59 minutes. If you include interchange wait time, allow 67 minutes total.
Yes — you need to change trains 2 times on this route. The step-by-step route above shows exactly where to change.
The metro route distance from Welcome to Terminal 1 Igi Airport is approximately 23.9 km.
The first metro from Welcome towards Terminal 1 Igi Airport departs at approximately 5:00 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Trains run every 4-6 minutes during peak hours.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Welcome to Terminal 1 Igi Airport (23.9 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
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