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New Delhi Transport Guides

How to Get from Indira Gandhi International Airport to New Delhi’s Hotel Atithi

Published 4 min read

By Minh Tran

Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 74 minutes by car from Hotel Atithi in New Delhi. You can choose among cabs, the Airport Express Line, buses and private cars, but the best fit depends on your arrival terminal and timing.

  • Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), with terminals T1, T2 and T3.
  • Car journey: About 74 minutes from Hotel Atithi.
  • Airport Express Line: Around 25 minutes from New Delhi Railway Station to the airport, with direct access to T3.
  • Transport choices: Metro, taxi or cab, bus and private car.

Where are the airport and Hotel Atithi?

Where are the airport and Hotel Atithi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport serves New Delhi, and the hotel is in the city. The airport has three terminals—T1, T2 and T3—so check which terminal your flight uses before choosing a pickup point or planning a connection.

The Airports Authority of India names metro, taxi and cab, bus and private car as ways to travel to and from the airport. Use the roughly 74-minute drive from the hotel as a planning reference, not a guarantee of your journey time.

Which taxi or app-based cab can you take?

Which taxi or app-based cab can you take?

The Airports Authority of India says cab options are available 24/7 outside the arrival gates at T1, T2 and T3. These include app-based cabs, prepaid taxis and fixed-rate taxis, with pickup arrangements varying by terminal.

At T1, choices include Uber, Ola and Rapido app-based cabs, prepaid and fixed-rate taxis, and car rentals. The pickup area is outside the Arrivals Zone. At T2, Uber and Ola app-based cabs, prepaid and fixed-rate taxis, and car rentals are available, with pickup 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. Before leaving the terminal, match the pickup location to your arrival terminal and transport choice.

How do you use the Airport Express Line?

How do you use the Airport Express Line?

The Airport Express Line connects New Delhi Railway Station with Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 and gives direct access to T3. The airport gives the journey from New Delhi Railway Station to the airport as around 25 minutes.

If you arrive at T2, it is a short walk or shuttle ride from T3, which provides access to the Airport Express Line. Factor that terminal connection into your plan if you are travelling by metro.

DMRC’s QR-code fare table gives the fare between New Delhi and IGI Airport as ₹64. The published schedule gives first trains from Dwarka Sector 21 and New Delhi at 4:45 AM; last trains leave Dwarka Sector 21 at 11:15 PM and New Delhi at 11:30 PM. Timetables and fares can change, so check the official site before you go.

If you are continuing by metro within the city, Kailash Colony is about 5 minutes on foot from the hotel. The Kailash Colony Metro station access guide covers station access and Delhi connections.

How should you allow for traffic and arrival time?

How should you allow for traffic and arrival time?

Allow flexibility around the estimated 74-minute car journey from the hotel to the airport. Your actual trip can vary; the route time does not specify traffic conditions or time of day.

For a cab, check your terminal’s pickup point before heading out of Arrivals. For the Airport Express Line, account for getting to New Delhi Railway Station and, if needed, the connection from T2 to T3. If you are travelling close to the first or last train, verify the schedule before setting off.

What should you confirm before travelling?

Before you leave, confirm your flight terminal, the current cab pickup arrangements and the Airport Express Line schedule if you plan to use it. Buses and private cars are also transport choices; check current arrangements before relying on those options.

DMRC identifies Ashram as a metro station and gives its contact numbers as 7290019295 and 8448498296. Its helpline is 155370; calls are chargeable according to the caller’s plan.

FAQs

How long does it take to drive from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Hotel Atithi?

The estimated drive is about 74 minutes. Actual journey time can vary.

Where do you pick up a cab at the airport?

Pickup points depend on the terminal. T1 and T2 use the area outside the Arrivals Zone, while T3 pickup is at the Multi-Level Car Park, Level 0.

Does the Airport Express Line go to the airport?

Yes. The line provides direct access to T3, and the airport gives the journey from New Delhi Railway Station to the airport as around 25 minutes.

What else can you combine with a visit around South Delhi?

The Lotus Temple is about 38 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by car from the hotel. A one-day route around Kailash Colony and South Delhi includes ideas for pairing local stops.

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