Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) to the City

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): start with your terminal

From Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) there are four ways into the city: the Airport Express Line (Orange Line), the Metro Magenta Line, DTC city buses and taxis. Which ones you can use depends on the terminal you arrive at.

According to the airport, international flights arrive at Terminal 3 (T3), and Terminal 1 is domestic only. Terminal 2 is a short walk or shuttle ride from T3. Check your arrival terminal on your ticket and in the airport's information first.

The times below are from the airport's official information. Check all fares in the official information before you go.

• Terminal 3: Airport Express Line, DTC buses, taxis
• Terminal 2: walk or take the shuttle to T3 for the Airport Express Line, or take a taxi
• Terminal 1 (domestic only): Metro Magenta Line, or a taxi
• All three terminals: prepaid and fixed-rate taxis outside arrivals, 24/7

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Airport Express Line (Orange Line): board at T3; from T2, head to T3

According to the airport, the Airport Express Line (Orange Line) runs between New Delhi Railway Station and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 and stops right at Terminal 3. It takes about 25 minutes to New Delhi Railway Station.

If you land at Terminal 2, walk or take the shuttle to Terminal 3 and board there. Ticket machines are in both the T3 and T2 arrival areas.

The first train is at 4:45; the last train leaves New Delhi at 23:30. Check fares and hours on the official DMRC website or app, and call the DMRC 24/7 helpline on 155370 with any questions.

• Board at: Terminal 3 (from T2, walk or take the shuttle to T3)
• Ticket machines: T3 and T2 arrival areas
• Route: New Delhi Railway Station ↔ Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25
• About 25 min to New Delhi Railway Station
• First train 4:45; last train 23:30 from New Delhi
• Fares: check official info / DMRC 24/7 helpline 155370

Metro Magenta Line: from Terminal 1 (domestic only)

Terminal 1 is domestic only. According to the airport, it is served by the Magenta Line at the underground Terminal 1-IGI Airport station, a 300-400 m walk (5-7 min) through a covered subway.

Trains run about every 5 minutes from 5:30 to 23:30, via stations such as Hauz Khas and Kalkaji Mandir. Check journey times and fares in DMRC's official information before you go.

• Station: Terminal 1-IGI Airport (underground)
• Getting there: 300-400 m through a covered subway, 5-7 min on foot
• Service: about every 5 min, 5:30-23:30
• Stations on the way include Hauz Khas and Kalkaji Mandir
• Times and fares: check official info

DTC city buses: from T3 Arrivals, 24/7

According to the airport, DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) buses run 24/7 from T3 Arrivals toward Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and ISBT. DTC buses cover the city and link to the airport.

Journey times depend on traffic. Check routes at dtc.delhi.gov.in and fares in the official information before you go. Finding a route that stops near your hotel in advance saves time on arrival.

If you are heading toward a railway station, keep in mind that Korea's foreign ministry warns of motorbike snatchers around railway stations.

• Board at: T3 Arrivals
• Service: 24/7
• Toward: Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, ISBT
• Routes: dtc.delhi.gov.in
• Time: depends on traffic / Fares: check official info

Taxis and DTTDC transport counters

According to the airport, prepaid and fixed-rate taxis and app-based cabs are available 24/7 outside arrivals at all three terminals. At T3, the pickup area is Level 0 of the Multi-Level Car Park. Journey times depend on traffic; check fares in the official information before you go.

Delhi Tourism (DTTDC) runs transport counters and tourist information offices at the airport, railway stations and Connaught Place, and rents vehicles at a fixed tariff. It also operates a Delhi sightseeing tour, and its Central Reservation Office is in Connaught Place. Check prices officially.

• Prepaid and fixed-rate taxis, app-based cabs: outside arrivals at all three terminals, 24/7
• T3 pickup: Level 0 of the Multi-Level Car Park
• DTTDC: transport counters and tourist information offices at the airport, railway stations and Connaught Place
• DTTDC vehicle rental: fixed tariff; check prices officially

At a glance

Where no set time is given, the line says to check official information. Check all fares in the official information before you go.

• Airport Express Line (Orange Line): T3 (walk or shuttle from T2), about 25 min to New Delhi Railway Station, first train 4:45, last train 23:30 from New Delhi
• Metro Magenta Line: T1 (domestic only), about every 5 min, 5:30-23:30; journey times: check official info
• DTC buses: T3 Arrivals, 24/7, toward Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and ISBT; time depends on traffic
• Taxis: outside arrivals at all three terminals, 24/7, prepaid and fixed-rate; at T3, Multi-Level Car Park Level 0
• DTTDC transport counter: at the airport, vehicles at a fixed tariff; check prices officially

Safety tips and an arrival-day checklist

Korea's foreign ministry warns of thieves who befriend travelers and offer drugged food or drinks. Don't accept food from strangers, and watch for pickpockets at sights and metro stations and for motorbike snatchers around railway stations.

Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rates Delhi at level 1 (exercise caution). On 3 October 2026 the ministry advised caution over continuing and spreading protests in central New Delhi, so avoid rallies and check your government's latest travel advice before you go. According to Incredible India, the national emergency number is 112 and the tourist helpline is 1363.

For riding the metro around town, the main sights and Monday closures, continue with the Delhi first-trip transport and safety post.

• Check your arrival terminal: international T3, domestic-only T1
• Airport Express Line: first train 4:45, last train 23:30 from New Delhi
• T3 taxi pickup: Multi-Level Car Park Level 0
• DTC bus routes: dtc.delhi.gov.in
• Emergency 112, tourist helpline 1363, DMRC helpline 155370
• Don't accept food or drinks from strangers
• Entry requirements (visas etc.): check the Indian government's official information before you go

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