Nearest metro station to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
IGI Airport is the nearest metro station to Indira Gandhi International Airport, about 1.0 km away, a walk of roughly 18 minutes.
IGI Airport on the Airport Express Line is the main metro connection to Indira Gandhi International Airport, about 1.0 km away, roughly an 18 minute walk. Delhi Aerocity, also on the Airport Express Line, is about 2.4 km away, roughly a 42 minute walk. Terminal 1 IGI Airport is on the Magenta Line, about 2.7 km away, roughly a 47 minute walk.
By train, Shahabad Md.pur is the nearest at 2.5 km with 24 trains. Palam is at 3.4 km with 34 trains. From Kashmere Gate to IGI Airport takes about 27 minutes with one change, and from Inderlok about 41 minutes with two changes.
Metro stations near Indira Gandhi International Airport
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| IGI Airport Airport Express Line |
1.0 km 18 min walk |
05:17 to 23:47 station hours |
| Delhi Aerocity Airport Express Line |
2.4 km 42 min walk |
05:12 to 23:44 station hours |
| Terminal 1 IGI Airport Magenta Line |
2.7 km 47 min walk |
06:04 to 23:38 station hours |
| Sadar Bazar Cantonment Magenta Line |
2.8 km 48 min walk |
06:01 to 23:41 station hours |
Straight-line distance from the Indira Gandhi International Airport map point; the walk along roads is longer, so walking times are estimates.
IGI Airport gates
- Multiple Gates: At Airport there are multiple entries which connects Airport(T-3) to metro station.
Gate list from DMRC. Pick the gate on the Indira Gandhi International Airport side and follow station signs.
Map
Tips for getting to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- IGI Airport metro station on the Airport Express Line is the closest option, about an 18 minute walk.
- The Airport Express Line also serves Delhi Aerocity, about 2.4 km away.
- IGI Airport station opens at 05:17 and closes at 23:47.
- Shahabad Md.pur railway station (2.5 km) is the nearest train option with 24 trains.
Metro to IGI Airport (for Indira Gandhi International Airport) from popular stations
| From | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmere Gate to IGI Airport | 27 min | 1 |
| Inderlok to IGI Airport | 41 min | 2 |
| Kirti Nagar to IGI Airport | 43 min | 2 |
| New Delhi Airport Express Terminal to IGI Airport | 17 min | Direct |
| Rajiv Chowk to IGI Airport | 24 min | 1 |
| Anand Vihar to IGI Airport | 53 min | 3 |
Nearest railway station to Indira Gandhi International Airport
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Shahabad Md.pur (SMDP) | 2.5 km | 24 |
| Palam (PM) | 3.4 km | 34 |
| Shankar (SQK) | 4.3 km | 8 |
| Delhi Cantt (DEC) | 6.7 km | 95 |
Straight-line distance. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Questions about getting to Indira Gandhi International Airport
How far is Indira Gandhi International Airport from IGI Airport metro station?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, roughly an 18 minute walk.
Which metro line serves Indira Gandhi International Airport?
The Airport Express Line serves IGI Airport station. The Magenta Line serves Terminal 1 IGI Airport station, though it is much farther at 2.7 km.
Which railway station is closest to Indira Gandhi International Airport?
Shahabad Md.pur railway station is 2.5 km away with 24 trains. Palam (3.4 km) is also an option.
Which is the nearest metro station to Indira Gandhi International Airport?
IGI Airport on the Airport Express Line (Delhi Metro) is the nearest metro station to Indira Gandhi International Airport, about 1.0 km away in a straight line, roughly a 18 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Indira Gandhi International Airport?
Yes. Delhi Aerocity is about 2.4 km away (Delhi Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Indira Gandhi International Airport?
Shahabad Md.pur (SMDP) is the nearest railway station, about 2.5 km away, with 24 trains stopping there.
Timings and fares: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) (official site), checked 2026-10-03. Times at intermediate stations are estimates. Station locations: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not affiliated with any metro operator.
Place location: OpenStreetMap.