🚆 Delhi Metro: Terminal 1-IGI Airport to Akshardham

The Delhi Metro journey from Terminal 1-IGI Airport to Akshardham involves an interchange at Botanical Garden — from the Magenta Line to the Blue Line. Total distance is 32 km with an estimated travel time of 64 minutes across 27 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Magenta Line, with an interchange to the Blue Line at Botanical Garden. Terminal 1-IGI Airport station has been operational since 2018. Akshardham station opened in 2009.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~64 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 64
🎟️ Discounted: INR 58
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Terminal 1-IGI Airport

Magenta Line
→ Next: shankar_vihar (3 min)
2

Shankar Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: vasant_vihar (4 min)
3

Vasant Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: munirka (2 min)
4

Munirka

Magenta Line
→ Next: rk_puram (2 min)
5

R K Puram

Magenta Line
→ Next: iit_delhi (1 min)
6

IIT Delhi

Magenta Line
→ Next: hauz_khas (2 min)
7

Hauz Khas

Magenta Line
→ Next: panchsheel_park (2 min)
8

Panchsheel Park

Magenta Line
→ Next: chirag_delhi (1 min)
9

Chirag Delhi

Magenta Line
→ Next: greater_kailash (1 min)
10

Greater Kailash

Magenta Line
→ Next: nehru_enclave (2 min)
11

Nehru Enclave

Magenta Line
→ Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
12

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
→ Next: okhla_nsic (1 min)
13

Okhla NSIC

Magenta Line
→ Next: sukhdev_vihar (2 min)
14

Sukhdev Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: jamia_millia_islamia (2 min)
15

Jamia Millia Islamia

Magenta Line
→ Next: okhla_vihar (1 min)
16

Okhla Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: jasola_vihar_shaheen_bagh (3 min)
17

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

Magenta Line
→ Next: kalindi_kunj (2 min)
18

Kalindi Kunj

Magenta Line
→ Next: okhla_bird_sanctuary (3 min)
19

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Magenta Line
→ Next: botanical_garden (3 min)
20

Botanical Garden

Magenta Line
🏁 Terminal Station
21

Botanical Garden

Blue Line
→ Next: noida_sector_18 (2 min)
22

Noida Sector 18

Blue Line
→ Next: noida_sector_16 (2 min)
23

Noida Sector 16

Blue Line
→ Next: noida_sector_15 (1 min)
24

Noida Sector 15

Blue Line
→ Next: new_ashok_nagar (2 min)
25

New Ashok Nagar

Blue Line
→ Next: mayur_vihar_ext (1 min)
26

Mayur Vihar Extension

Blue Line
→ Next: mayur_vihar_phase_1 (2 min)
27

Mayur Vihar Phase-1

Blue Line
→ Next: akshardham (3 min)
28

Akshardham

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Terminal 1-IGI Airport → Shankar Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.82 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
2

Shankar Vihar → Vasant Vihar

📏 Distance: 2.05 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
3

Vasant Vihar → Munirka

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Munirka → Rk Puram

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

R K Puram → Iit Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
6

IIT Delhi → Hauz Khas

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Hauz Khas → Panchsheel Park

📏 Distance: 1.40 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Panchsheel Park → Chirag Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Chirag Delhi → Greater Kailash

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

Greater Kailash → Nehru Enclave

📏 Distance: 1.34 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Nehru Enclave → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
12

Kalkaji Mandir → Okhla Nsic

📏 Distance: 0.79 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
13

Okhla NSIC → Sukhdev Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.16 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Sukhdev Vihar → Jamia Millia Islamia

📏 Distance: 1.14 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Jamia Millia Islamia → Okhla Vihar

📏 Distance: 0.59 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
16

Okhla Vihar → Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.74 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
17

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh → Kalindi Kunj

📏 Distance: 1.37 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Kalindi Kunj → Okhla Bird Sanctuary

📏 Distance: 1.58 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
19

Okhla Bird Sanctuary → Botanical Garden

📏 Distance: 1.75 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
21

Botanical Garden → Noida Sector 18

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Blue Line
22

Noida Sector 18 → Noida Sector 16

📏 Distance: 1.17 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
23

Noida Sector 16 → Noida Sector 15

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
24

Noida Sector 15 → New Ashok Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.03 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
25

New Ashok Nagar → Mayur Vihar Ext

📏 Distance: 0.91 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
26

Mayur Vihar Extension → Mayur Vihar Phase 1

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
27

Mayur Vihar Phase-1 → Akshardham

📏 Distance: 1.83 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Terminal 1-IGI Airport

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Shankar Vihar

Available facilities:
None
🚉

Vasant Vihar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Munirka

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

R K Puram

Available facilities:
ATMs Toilets
🚉

IIT Delhi

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators
🚉

Hauz Khas

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Panchsheel Park

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Chirag Delhi

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Greater Kailash

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Nehru Enclave

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Okhla NSIC

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Sukhdev Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jamia Millia Islamia

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Okhla Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Kalindi Kunj

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Botanical Garden

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators ATMs Toilets
🚉

Botanical Garden

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators ATMs Toilets
🚉

Noida Sector 18

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Noida Sector 16

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Noida Sector 15

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

New Ashok Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Mayur Vihar Extension

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Mayur Vihar Phase-1

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Akshardham

Available facilities:
Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Terminal 1-IGI Airport to Akshardham on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 27 stations on this route, covering 32 km. You need to change trains at Botanical Garden.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Terminal 1-IGI Airport?
A: The first metro from Terminal 1-IGI Airport departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Terminal 1-IGI Airport to Akshardham by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 64 minutes under normal conditions, covering 32 km across 27 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Terminal 1-IGI Airport to Akshardham?
A: The standard token fare is INR 64. With a smart card, you pay INR 58 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Delhi Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Terminal 1-IGI Airport to Akshardham drops from INR 64 to INR 58.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Terminal 1-IGI Airport metro station?
A: Terminal 1-IGI Airport is equipped with: Toilets. The station has been operational since 2018.

Q: What facilities are available at Akshardham metro station?
A: Akshardham offers: Toilets. It has been operational since 2009.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1-IGI Airport to Akshardham is a 32 km, 64-minute journey with one interchange at Botanical Garden. At INR 64 (or INR 58 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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