एयरपोर्ट (टी3)
Terminal 3 is the main international and domestic terminal at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), New Delhi. The fastest way to get there without traffic is the Delhi Metro Airport Express Line, which stops at IGI Airport (Terminal 3). Below you get the exact metro route to Terminal 3, interchange, travel time, first and last train, and how to connect from New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Dwarka and other major stations on MetroSafar First train 04:45 AM; last train 11:30 PM.
Data checked: 15 Nov 2026 · Confirm on official metro site before travel Delhi Metro official site
Terminal 3 (T3) at IGI Airport is served by the Airport Express Line (Orange Line). The station name on the metro is IGI Airport.
Line: Airport Express (Orange Line) Station: IGI Airport (connected to Terminal 3 by a short covered walkway / escalators) From New Delhi Metro Station: ~20–25 minutes, non-stop style service From Dwarka Sector 21: ~15–20 minutes
After alighting at IGI Airport metro station, follow signs for Terminal 3. For departures, use the walkway toward T3 Departure. “T3 departure road” searches usually mean the road/approach to the departure level — the metro drop-off is the simplest way to avoid that road traffic.
Prefer Airport Express over mixed lines when possible — fewer interchanges and more luggage space. Buy a token or use smart card; Airport Express has its own fare structure. Allow extra time at peak hours and for security at T3. If you land at T3 and need the city, take Airport Express to New Delhi for easy interchange to Yellow/Blue lines.
Terminal 3: Main international + many domestic flights; has the Airport Express metro station. Terminal 1: Mostly domestic (low-cost carriers); no direct Airport Express stop — use metro to nearby stations + shuttle/cab, or bus.
First train toward IGI Airport: around 4:45–5:15 AM (check current timetable) Last train from IGI Airport: around 11:00–11:30 PM Frequency: roughly every 10–20 minutes
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Yes. The IGI Airport station on the Airport Express Line is connected to Terminal 3 by a covered walkway.
About 20–25 minutes on the Airport Express Line.
Typically in the range of ₹40–100 depending on origin. Airport Express fares are higher than regular Delhi Metro lines. Confirm the latest fare on official sources
Take the Yellow Line to New Delhi, then change to the Airport Express toward IGI Airport. Total time is usually 35–45 minutes.
Airport Express typically starts early morning (around 5 AM) and runs until about 11:00–11:30 PM. Always verify the day’s timetable before travelling.
