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Delhi airport (DEL) by metro: which line for your terminal

Reviewed 16 October 2026 · A planning guide, not a journey time or live timetable.

Delhi's terminals are not one boarding point. Pick the metro line from the terminal printed on your ticket.

TerminalMetro access (per source)
Terminal 3Airport Express (Orange Line), direct access
Terminal 2Airport Express via Terminal 3: short walk or shuttle
Terminal 1Magenta Line, Terminal 1-IGI Airport station

What the source says

  • The Airport Express runs between New Delhi Railway Station and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.
  • Security screening applies to baggage and personal items.

Source: Delhi Airport (official site) · our own wording, no endorsement implied.

Our practical advice

  • Check the exact train service on the official airport and metro sites before you travel.
  • Allow extra time for walks, security and waiting; we give no journey time here.

FAQ

Does the Airport Express stop at Terminal 1?
The source lists the Magenta Line for Terminal 1.
Why no travel time?
The published time covers only the city-to-airport direction, so we do not reverse it.

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