2 interchanges · follow the steps below
New Delhi
Interchange
Orange Line → Yellow Line
Towards Samaypur Badli
Total stations: 14
Step-by-step
Step-by-step directions
1
Board at IGI Airport
Enter via Gate 1. Take the Orange Line towards Dwarka Sector - 21. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2
Change at New Delhi
Get down and board the Yellow Line towards Samaypur Badli. Allow ~3 minutes for the interchange.
3
Change at Central Secretariat
Get down and board the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. Allow ~3 minutes for the interchange.
4
Arrive at Lajpat Nagar
Exit through the gate closest to your destination (see exit gates below). Total journey time: 30 minutes.
Exit gates
Exit gates
Pick the right exit to save a walk
Gate 1
Metro Parking
Gate 2
Gate 3
Defence Colony
Gate 4
Moolchand Hospital, Lajpat Nagar Block A,B,C.
Gate 5
Central Market , Lajpat Nagar Block D,I,J,K,L
Timings & fare
Timings & fare
First & last train (Orange Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
First & last train (Yellow Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
First & last train (Violet Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
Fare (one way)
Token / UPI ₹50
Smart Card
₹44
save 12%
Distance 14.3 km
FAQs
Which metro line do I take?
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This route uses Orange Line, Yellow Line, Violet Line. Follow the route map and step-by-step directions for where to change lines.
How many interchanges are required?
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You need 2 interchanges on this route. Check the journey steps for where to change.
What's the total fare?
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₹50 by token/UPI, or ₹44 with a Smart Card.
How many stations will I cross?
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12 stations in total: IGI Airport, Delhi Aerocity, Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Khan Market, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Jangpura, Lajpat Nagar.
Which gates should I use?
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Board via Gate 1 at IGI Airport. At Lajpat Nagar, Gates 1 / 2 are the most useful exits.
Step-by-step directions
1
Board at IGI Airport
Enter via Gate 1. Take the Orange Line towards Dwarka Sector - 21. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2
Change at New Delhi
Get down and board the Yellow Line towards Samaypur Badli. Allow ~3 minutes for the interchange.
3
Change at Central Secretariat
Get down and board the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. Allow ~3 minutes for the interchange.
4
Arrive at Lajpat Nagar
Exit through the gate closest to your destination (see exit gates below). Total journey time: 30 minutes.
Exit gates
Pick the right exit to save a walk
Gate 1
Metro Parking
Gate 2
Gate 3
Defence Colony
Gate 4
Moolchand Hospital, Lajpat Nagar Block A,B,C.
Gate 5
Central Market , Lajpat Nagar Block D,I,J,K,L
Timings & fare
First & last train (Orange Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
First & last train (Yellow Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
First & last train (Violet Line)
First train 5:00 AM
Last train 11:30 PM
Frequency 3–5 min
Fare (one way)
Token / UPI ₹50
Smart Card
₹44
save 12%
Distance 14.3 km
Route summary
IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar is a 14.3 km journey taking about 30 minutes across 11 stations with 2 interchange(s). Smart Card users pay ₹44 instead of ₹50.
Popular routes from IGI Airport
Frequently asked questions
Which metro line do I take?
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This route uses Orange Line, Yellow Line, Violet Line. Follow the route map and step-by-step directions for where to change lines.
How many interchanges are required?
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You need 2 interchanges on this route. Check the journey steps for where to change.
What's the total fare?
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₹50 by token/UPI, or ₹44 with a Smart Card.
How many stations will I cross?
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12 stations in total: IGI Airport, Delhi Aerocity, Dhaula Kuan, Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Khan Market, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Jangpura, Lajpat Nagar.
Which gates should I use?
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Board via Gate 1 at IGI Airport. At Lajpat Nagar, Gates 1 / 2 are the most useful exits.