Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Delhi is a trip you can make by taxi, app-based cab, bus, private car or metro. The airport is about 72 minutes by car from this three-star hotel in New Delhi; the Airport Express connects with New Delhi Railway Station.
- Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), with terminals T1, T2 and T3.
- Airport Express: around 25 minutes from New Delhi Railway Station to the airport.
- QR-code fare: ₹64 between New Delhi and IGI Airport.
Airport to New Delhi: what to know
A direct car journey is one way to travel from Indira Gandhi International Airport into New Delhi. The airport has three terminals—T1, T2 and T3—and provides metro, taxi or cab, bus and private car connections.
New Delhi Railway Station is about 15 minutes on foot from the hotel, while New Delhi Airport Express Terminal is about 16 minutes on foot.
Taxi and app-based car options
Cab services operate from terminal-specific pickup areas. The airport says cab options are available around the clock outside the arrival gates at T1, T2 and T3.
At T1, options include Uber, Ola and Rapido app-based cabs, prepaid and fixed-rate taxis, and car rentals; pickup is outside the Arrivals Zone. T2 has Uber and Ola app-based cabs, prepaid and fixed-rate taxis, and car rentals, with pickup outside the Arrivals Zone.
At T3, options include Uber and Ola, Evera EV electric cabs, prepaid and fixed-rate taxis, and car rentals; pickup is at the Multi-Level Car Park, Level 0.
Follow the signs for your terminal’s pickup area and check your ride details before setting off. Terminal guidance can change, so check the official site before you go.
Using the Airport Express and metro
The Airport Express Line connects New Delhi Railway Station with Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 and provides direct access to T3. The journey from New Delhi Railway Station to the airport takes around 25 minutes.
DMRC’s QR-code fare table gives a fare of ₹64 between New Delhi and IGI Airport. First trains from Dwarka Sector 21 and New Delhi depart at 4:45 AM; last trains leave Dwarka Sector 21 at 11:15 PM and New Delhi at 11:30 PM. These operating details and fares can change, so check the official site before you go.
New Delhi Railway Station is about 15 minutes on foot or about 13 minutes by car from the hotel. The New Delhi Railway Station guide covers getting there and onward travel.
T2 is a short walk or shuttle ride from T3, which provides access to the Airport Express Line. Check your arrival terminal before heading to the train, especially if your flight uses T2.
Choosing a route with luggage or a late arrival
A car takes you directly from the airport, while the Airport Express route involves travelling through New Delhi Railway Station. If you have luggage, consider whether the station-to-hotel walk or a car transfer suits your plans better.
For a late arrival, compare your landing time with the Airport Express’s last departures from New Delhi and Dwarka Sector 21. Cab options are available around the clock outside the arrival gates at T1, T2 and T3, but pickup points vary by terminal.
Chandni Chowk is about 33 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by car from the hotel, and Jama Masjid is about 30 minutes on foot or 14 minutes by car. Both are among the stops covered in a plan for one day in Old Delhi.
FAQs
How long does the Airport Express take to reach the airport?
The journey from New Delhi Railway Station to the airport takes around 25 minutes.
Where do you pick up a cab at the airport?
Pickup is outside the Arrivals Zone at T1 and T2. At T3, use the Multi-Level Car Park, Level 0.
What is the Airport Express fare?
The QR-code fare between New Delhi and IGI Airport is ₹64.