Trip Overview
How to reach Terminal 1-IGI Airport from Shankar Vihar by metro? Board the metro from Shankar Vihar station and travel through 1 intermediate stations on Delhi Metro. This is a direct journey with no train changes required.
The approximate travel time between Shankar Vihar and Terminal 1-IGI Airport is 2 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 1.2 Km. The first metro from Shankar Vihar typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹11. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
Shankar Vihar Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: magenta-del
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Shankar Vihar
- Delhi Cantt.
- Vasant Kunj
Terminal 1-IGI Airport Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: magenta-del
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Terminal 1 IGI Airport
- Domestic Terminal
- Mahipalpur
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (1.2 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹11 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹10 | ₹-1 more |
| Auto | ₹16 | ₹5 more |
| Cab | ₹26 | ₹15 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) | ₹22 | ₹18 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹110 | ₹90 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹132 | ₹108 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹440 | ₹360 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹528 | ₹432 |
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
- 0.26 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 0.10 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~1 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~49 kcal
Pro-Tips for this Route
- ▶ 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.