1 interchange · follow the steps below
Kalkaji Mandir
Interchange
Magenta Line → Violet Line
Towards Kashmere Gate
Show 3 stops in between
Total stations: 17
Step-by-step
Step-by-step directions
1
Board at Terminal 1- IGI Airport
Enter via Gate 1. Take the Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2
Change at Kalkaji Mandir
Get down and board the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. Allow ~3 minutes for the interchange.
3
Arrive at Lajpat Nagar
Exit through the gate closest to your destination (see exit gates below). Total journey time: 35 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
Terminal 1- IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar Station Timings & Fare
First & last train (Magenta 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 ₹40
Smart Card
₹35
save 13%
Distance 10.8 km
Terminal 1- IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar Station FAQs
Which metro line do I take?
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This route uses Magenta 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 1 interchange on this route. Check the journey steps for where to change.
What's the total fare?
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₹40 by token/UPI, or ₹35 with a Smart Card.
How many stations will I cross?
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16 stations in total: Terminal 1- IGI Airport, Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, RK Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar.
Which gates should I use?
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Board via Gate 1 at Terminal 1- IGI Airport. At Lajpat Nagar, Gates 1 / 2 are the most useful exits.
Step-by-step directions
1
Board at Terminal 1- IGI Airport
Enter via Gate 1. Take the Magenta Line towards Botanical Garden. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2
Change at Kalkaji Mandir
Get down and board the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. Allow ~3 minutes for the interchange.
3
Arrive at Lajpat Nagar
Exit through the gate closest to your destination (see exit gates below). Total journey time: 35 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
Terminal 1- IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar Station Timings & Fare
First & last train (Magenta 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 ₹40
Smart Card
₹35
save 13%
Distance 10.8 km
Terminal 1- IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar Station Route Summary
Terminal 1- IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar is a 10.8 km journey taking about 35 minutes across 15 stations with 1 interchange(s). Smart Card users pay ₹35 instead of ₹40.
Popular routes from Terminal 1- IGI Airport
Terminal 1- IGI Airport to Lajpat Nagar Station FAQs
Which metro line do I take?
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This route uses Magenta 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 1 interchange on this route. Check the journey steps for where to change.
What's the total fare?
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₹40 by token/UPI, or ₹35 with a Smart Card.
How many stations will I cross?
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16 stations in total: Terminal 1- IGI Airport, Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, RK Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, Greater Kailash, Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place, Kailash Colony, Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar.
Which gates should I use?
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Board via Gate 1 at Terminal 1- IGI Airport. At Lajpat Nagar, Gates 1 / 2 are the most useful exits.