Delhi Airport Transfer Guide
🇮🇳 Indira Gandhi International (DEL) — Updated 2026
Indira Gandhi International (DEL) has Terminal 3 (international + some Air India domestic) + Terminal 1/2 (low-cost domestic — IndiGo, SpiceJet). Aerocity is 1 km from T3 — many international visitors stay there for 1-night layovers. Connaught Place (central Delhi) is 16 km, 35-60 min depending on traffic. South Delhi (Hauz Khas, Saket) 20-25 km, 45-75 min. Gurgaon 18-25 km, 30-60 min — many corporate visitors go directly there. Delhi Metro Airport Express (₹60, 21 min direct to New Delhi station) is excellent. Uber/Ola widely used. Pre-booked transfers ₹500-1,500 give reliability + English driver.
16 km Connaught Place / 18 km Gurgaon / 20 km Hauz Khas / 1 km Aerocity
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Delhi airport transfer options compared
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups (pre-booked) | ₹500–1,500 | 30–75 min | Meet-and-greet, English driver, fixed fare, flight tracked. |
| Kiwitaxi (pre-booked) | ₹450–1,400 | 30–75 min | Marketplace, instant quote. |
| Airport Express Metro | ₹60 | 21 min | Direct DEL T3→New Delhi Railway Station. Every 10-15 min. |
| Uber / Ola app | ₹350–1,000 | 30–75 min | Most common, surge during peak. |
| Airport Taxi Service (counter) | ₹600–1,200 | 30–75 min | Prepaid, fixed rate, government-regulated. |
| DTC bus (limited) | ₹50–80 | 60–90 min | Few routes, not luggage-friendly. |
Top destinations from DEL
Aerocity (airport hotels)
1 km from T3, 5-10 min — for 1-night layovers.
Connaught Place / Central Delhi
16 km, 35-60 min — heart of Delhi.
Gurgaon / DLF Cyber City
18-25 km, 30-60 min — corporate + Delhi-NCR.
South Delhi (Hauz Khas, Saket)
20-25 km south, 45-75 min — affluent residential.
Noida / Greater Noida
40-50 km east, 60-100 min — IT/IT-services hub.
Booking tips for Delhi
- → Airport Express Metro (₹60, 21 min) is extraordinary value — beats taxi for solo CP/New Delhi arrivals
- → For Gurgaon corporate visitors: pre-book in advance — Uber surge 2-3x during 09:00 + 18:00
- → T1 (low-cost domestic) ↔ T3 (international) connection: free shuttle bus every 10-15 min, 15-min ride
- → Aerocity is a separate hotel cluster 1 km from T3 — common for short layovers
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- Flight tracking — delay-aware pickup
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- Cars, vans, minibuses for 1–8 passengers
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FAQ
Airport Express Metro or pre-booked transfer?+
Airport Express Metro: ₹60 (~$0.75), 21 min direct T3→New Delhi Railway Station, every 10-15 min, air-conditioned. Pre-booked transfer: ₹500-1,500 ($6-18), 30-75 min, door-to-door. For solo + Connaught Place hotel: Airport Express wins dramatically. For 2+ pax with luggage, Gurgaon, South Delhi, or non-Metro-served hotels: transfer is competitive.
DEL T1 vs T3?+
T3: International + Air India domestic + most premium domestic. T1: Low-cost domestic only (IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa). Separate terminals 5 km apart with free shuttle bus (every 10-15 min, 15-min ride). For international→domestic connections: allow 3 hours minimum.
Delhi traffic and pollution — affects transfers?+
Traffic: notorious 09:00-11:00 + 17:00-21:00 weekdays. October-February: dense smog can cut visibility, occasionally cause flight diversions (especially November when stubble-burning peaks). Pre-booked drivers know alternate routes; airport prepaid taxi drivers may not. Pre-book if your flight lands during peak.
Aerocity vs city hotels for layovers?+
Aerocity: 1 km from T3, 10+ premium hotels (Pullman, Holiday Inn, JW Marriott, Andaz, Aloft) — 5-10 min transfer, ₹250-500. For 1-night layovers + early-morning onward flights: Aerocity is the smart choice. For 2+ nights or actually visiting Delhi: stay in Connaught Place / Khan Market for actual sightseeing.
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