The Airport Express (Orange Line) is a high-speed, limited-stop metro line running 22.7 km from New Delhi Railway Station to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25, with a stop at IGI Airport. Designed for airport-bound passengers, it offers faster service with fewer stops, dedicated check-in facilities at New Delhi station, and a premium travel experience connecting the city centre to the airport in about 20 minutes.
The Airport Express is a rapid transit metro line on the Delhi Metro with 7 stations. It runs between Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25 and New Delhi. Interchange stations: Dwarka Sector 21, New Delhi. Use the planner to find the fastest route along or across this line, with travel time and fare. Times are estimates for planning — confirm with the operator before you travel.
Key Highlights
- Length: 22.7 km with 7 stations — express service
- Connects New Delhi Railway Station to IGI Airport in ~20 minutes
- Dedicated check-in counters at New Delhi station for select airlines
- Premium service: wider seats, luggage racks, fewer stops
- Interchange at New Delhi (Yellow Line) and Dwarka Sector 21 (Blue Line)
- Extended to Yashobhoomi (Dwarka Sector 25) convention centre
- See our <a href="/delhi/metro/airport/">complete Airport Metro Guide</a> for Terminal 1 & 3 directions
All Stations on the Airport Express
7 stationsInterchange Stations
Change to another line at these stations on the Airport Express.
Areas Served
The Airport Express is designed specifically for airport-bound travellers. It connects New Delhi Railway Station (the city's main rail hub) to IGI Airport via Shivaji Stadium (near Connaught Place), Dhaula Kuan (Ring Road junction), and Delhi Aerocity (airport hotels and offices). The 2023 extension to Yashobhoomi (Dwarka Sector 25) connects to India's new international convention centre.
Before You Travel
- The Airport Express is the fastest way to reach the airport from central Delhi — 20 minutes from New Delhi to IGI Airport station, which connects via a walkway to Terminal 3.
- For Terminal 1, take the Magenta Line instead.
- Luggage is allowed on all trains with dedicated racks.
- Some airlines offer city check-in at New Delhi station — check availability before your flight.
Service
Towards New Delhi
departing Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25
First train
4:40 AM
Last train
11:15 PM
all days
Towards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25
departing New Delhi
First train
5:00 AM
Last train
11:40 PM
all days
- Busy times
- 10 min
- Quieter times
- 10 min
Times are departures from the station named. From a station part way along the line, the first train is later and the last earlier.
All Delhi Metro timings — frequency by section, and every other line