Rajiv ChowkIGI Airport
This route mixes Airport Express Line with the regular network — check the operator's app for the exact combined fare.
- Yellow LineRajiv Chowk New Delhi
- Change at New DelhiAirport Express LineNew Delhi IGI Airport · 3 stops between
Show stops & directions
- Rajiv Chowk
- New Delhi
- New Delhi
- Shivaji Stadium
- Dhaula Kuan
- Delhi Aerocity
- IGI Airport
About this journey
Planning Rajiv Chowk to IGI Airport on Delhi Metro? The fastest route takes about 27 minutes, covers 6 stations, and includes 1 line change, with a fare that depends on the operator's published chart for this pair. The figures above are computed from published network data and typical segment times — they are not a live train schedule, so allow a few extra minutes for waiting and crowding.
Why this route matters
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Terminal 1/2/3 area) is served by the Airport Express Line at IGI Airport station. This page shows how to reach the airport from Rajiv Chowk — or leave the airport for Rajiv Chowk — by metro, including any line changes and the Airport Express fare rules where they apply.
Which lines you'll take
The fastest route uses 2 segments: Yellow Line (Rajiv Chowk → New Delhi, 2 stops); then Airport Express Line (New Delhi → IGI Airport, 5 stops). Each segment is one continuous ride on a single line; you change trains only at the junction stations listed in the route card above.
Stop-by-stop overview
Board at Rajiv Chowk, call at New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Aerocity, and alight at IGI Airport — 6 stations in total on this route. You change lines at New Delhi.
Practical tips
At New Delhi, leave the Yellow Line train and board the Airport Express Line in the direction of your next stop. Allow five to ten extra minutes beyond the ride time for walking between platforms and waiting for the next train — especially at busy interchanges like Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, or Sitabuldi.
Tickets
To buy a ticket for this journey, use the "Buy ticket" button above — it opens DMRC WhatsApp ticketing (Delhi Metro (all lines)). Send the starter message, pick your origin and destination stations in the chat, pay, and show the QR code at the gate. The same smart card works across lines on this network where the operator accepts it.
Common questions about Rajiv Chowk to IGI Airport
How long does Rajiv Chowk to IGI Airport take on DMRC?
About 27 minutes on the fastest route shown above, with 1 interchange. That is a typical in-train time plus interchanges — not a guaranteed door-to-door total. Peak hours and platform waits can add five to fifteen minutes.
Why is no fare shown for Rajiv Chowk to IGI Airport?
This route mixes Airport Express Line with the regular network — check the operator's app for the exact combined fare.
Where do I change trains between Rajiv Chowk and IGI Airport?
At New Delhi, leave the Yellow Line train and board the Airport Express Line in the direction of your next stop. Allow five to ten extra minutes beyond the ride time for walking between platforms and waiting for the next train — especially at busy interchanges like Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, or Sitabuldi.
Does this page show live train times?
No. MetroMarg shows a typical journey time and stop sequence based on network topology and published fare data. For first and last train times, platform numbers, or delays, check the operator's official app or station displays on the day you travel.
Can I plan a different route on DMRC?
Yes. Use the route planner on the Delhi page or the MetroMarg homepage to pick any two stations on this network. Every valid pair computes instantly in your browser — no account and no upload of your journey history.