Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is New Delhi’s airport, with three terminals: T1, T2 and T3. The airport says you can travel to and from it by metro, taxi or cab, bus and private car; the best fit depends on your terminal and destination.
- Terminals: T1, T2 and T3.
- Transport: metro, taxi or cab, bus and private car.
- Airport Express: it serves T3 and connects with New Delhi Railway Station.
- Park Boulevard Hotel: the airport is about a 70-minute drive from a 4-star hotel in New Delhi.
What to know about the airport journey
Indira Gandhi International Airport has three terminals, and your ground-transport pickup point varies by terminal. Check your arrival terminal before choosing a cab pickup or planning a metro connection.
The airport offers metro, taxi or cab, bus and private car options. For a journey into New Delhi, the Airport Express is one rail connection; cabs and private cars offer a road option. Buses are another choice, though their routes and travel times vary.
Taxi and app-based car options
Cab options are available outside the arrival gates at T1, T2 and T3, around the clock. Pickup arrangements differ between terminals, so follow the directions for the one where you land.
At T1, options include app-based cabs from Uber, Ola and Rapido, prepaid and fixed-rate taxis, and car rentals. Pickups are outside the Arrivals Zone.
At T2, app-based options include Uber and Ola, alongside prepaid and fixed-rate taxis and car rentals. Pickups are outside the Arrivals Zone.
At T3, options include Uber and Ola, Evera EV electric cabs, prepaid and fixed-rate taxis, and car rentals. The pickup point is the Multi-Level Car Park, Level 0.
For app-based rides, follow your terminal’s pickup directions rather than assuming every terminal uses the same collection point.
How do you take the Airport Express into New Delhi?
The Airport Express Line links New Delhi Railway Station with Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 and provides direct access to T3. The journey between New Delhi Railway Station and the airport takes around 25 minutes.
T2 is a short walk or shuttle ride from T3, which connects to the Airport Express Line. If you arrive at T2, account for that connection when planning your onward journey.
DMRC’s Airport Express Line QR-code fare table gives a fare of ₹64 between New Delhi and IGI Airport. Trains start from Dwarka Sector 21 and New Delhi at 4:45 AM; the last trains leave Dwarka Sector 21 at 11:15 PM and New Delhi at 11:30 PM. For onward connections around the city, read this guide to using the New Delhi metro.
Choosing a route for luggage and arrival time
Choose between a road transfer and the Airport Express based on your terminal, destination and the train schedule. A cab or private car avoids changing to a city connection, while the Airport Express links T3 with New Delhi Railway Station.
If you have bulky luggage or are arriving at T1, compare the road choices at that terminal with the onward journey you need. At T2, remember the short walk or shuttle connection to T3 for Airport Express access. At T3, follow the directions to the Multi-Level Car Park, Level 0 for cab pickups.
Train times, fares and pickup arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
Getting from the airport to the hotel
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about a 70-minute drive from Park Boulevard. The journey time is a mapped estimate, so allow for variation when arranging a pickup or planning your arrival.
The airport-to-hotel journey is a road transfer; metro, bus and private car are other airport transport options. If you are planning time in South Delhi, this one-day South Delhi itinerary can help shape your plans.
FAQs
How many terminals does Indira Gandhi International Airport have?
The airport has three terminals: T1, T2 and T3. Cab pickup arrangements vary by terminal.
Does the Airport Express serve the airport?
Yes. The Airport Express Line provides direct access to T3 and takes around 25 minutes between the airport and New Delhi Railway Station.
Where do you pick up a cab at T3?
The pickup point for T3 is the Multi-Level Car Park, Level 0.