Trip Overview
How to reach IGI Airport from Lal Quila by metro? Board the metro from Lal Quila station and travel through 8 intermediate stations on Delhi Metro. During the journey, you will need to change trains at 2 interchange stations before reaching IGI Airport.
The approximate travel time between Lal Quila and IGI Airport is 1 hrs 4 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 9.6 Km. The first metro from Lal Quila typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹54. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: Violet Line
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Lal Qila (Red Fort)
- Chandni Chowk
- Daryaganj
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: Airport Express
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Indira Gandhi International Airport
- T3 Terminal
- Mahipalpur
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (9.6 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹54 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹86 | ₹32 more |
| Auto | ₹134 | ₹80 more |
| Cab | ₹211 | ₹157 more |
Pre-calculated Pass Fares
Calculations represent daily, weekly, and monthly round-trips (up and down) for a single commuter.
| Period (Up & Down) | Token Fare | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily (1 Day) | ₹108 | ₹96 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹540 | ₹480 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹648 | ₹576 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹2160 | ₹1920 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹2592 | ₹2304 |
Smart Commute Impact
These environmental and health figures are estimates comparing this specific metro route to driving a standard petrol vehicle in typical city traffic.
- Carbon Saved
- 2.11 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 0.77 Liters
- Calories Burned
- ~147 kcal
- Time Saved (Peak)
- ~44 mins
Pro-Tips for this Route
- ▶ Interchange Navigation: You have 2 interchanges. Follow the colored footprint stickers on the floor at the interchange stations for the quickest walking path between lines.
- ▶ Long Journey Advisory: This trip takes over 40 minutes. Mobile network connectivity may drop intermittently on underground stretches.
- ▶ Off-Peak Fare Hack: Smart Card users receive an *additional* 10% discount on journeys starting during off-peak hours (6 AM to 8 AM, 12 PM to 5 PM, and 9 PM onwards).
- ▶ Women's Safety & Coach: The first coach in the moving direction of the train is strictly reserved for women passengers. Male passengers are liable for a ₹250 fine if found in this coach.