Trip Overview
How to reach IGI Airport from Palam by metro? Board the metro from Palam station and travel through 17 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 Palam and IGI Airport is 44 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 20.4 Km. The first metro from Palam 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
Palam Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: magenta-del
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Palam
- New Delhi Airport
- Dwarka Road
IGI Airport Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: airport-del
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Indira Gandhi International Airport
- T3 Terminal
- Mahipalpur
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (20.4 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹54 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹183 | ₹129 more |
| Auto | ₹285 | ₹231 more |
| Cab | ₹448 | ₹394 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
- 4.49 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 1.63 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~30 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~273 kcal
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. Ensure you have offline entertainment ready.
- ▶ 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.