Delhi Aerocity Metro Station (DMRC) — Airport Express, Routes, Timings, Fare
Delhi's fastest metro corridor stop — connecting Aerocity's world-class hospitality hub, IGI Airport and corporate parks to Connaught Place, NDLS, and soon the Phase 4 Golden Line interchange for South Delhi.
Fare Calculator — From Delhi Aerocity Metro Station
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🏙️ Aerocity — Locality & Metro Station Overview
Delhi Aerocity Metro Station is one of Delhi's most strategically located transit points — an underground station on the Orange Line (Airport Express) of the Delhi Metro, sitting at the beating heart of Hospitality District Aerocity, India's largest hospitality and commercial zone co-located with an international airport. Opened on 23 February 2011, the station sits just 2.9 km from IGI Airport's Terminal 3 and is the single fastest metro access point for international and domestic flyers, hotel guests, corporate workers, and aviation-sector professionals across the national capital region.
What sets Aerocity Metro Station apart from every other stop on the Delhi Metro network is its line — the Airport Express Line runs at speeds up to 80 km/h and connects Aerocity directly to New Delhi Railway Station in under 10 minutes, making it the fastest intercity-to-airport link in India. The journey from Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) to Aerocity takes just 16–19 minutes with the Yellow Line + Airport Express combination.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station Name | Delhi Aerocity / Hospitality District |
| Station Code | AERO |
| Address | NH-48 (National Highway 8), New Delhi – 110037 |
| Line Served | Orange Line (Airport Express) |
| Station Type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (Island platform) |
| Depth | Approx. 22 metres underground |
| Opened | 23 February 2011 (Airport Express Phase II) |
| Distance from IGI T3 | 2.9 km |
| Distance from NDLS | ~16 km via Airport Express |
| Parking | Extensive paid parking (2W & 4W) |
| Accessibility | Full wheelchair access, lifts, escalators, tactile paths |
| Future Interchange | Golden Line (Phase 4, under construction) + NCRTC Alwar corridor |
🚇 Platforms & Directions at Aerocity
Delhi Aerocity Metro Station has an island platform layout — both directions are served from the same central platform, making navigation extremely easy for passengers boarding with luggage or trolleys.
Between Aerocity and New Delhi is the important Dhaula Kuan stop, which serves as the interchange with the Pink Line — opening up direct connectivity to Majlis Park, Netaji Subhash Place, Rajouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar and Tughlakabad without changing at the busier central stations.
📋 Complete Station-Wise Routes from Aerocity
🟠 Airport Express → New Delhi (Eastbound)
| # | Station | Time | AEL Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Delhi Aerocity Metro Station (You Are Here) | |||
| 1 | Dhaula Kuan Metro Station ↔ Pink Line | ~4 min | ₹30 |
| 2 | New Delhi Metro Station ↔ Yellow Line | ~10 min | ₹60 |
🟠 Airport Express → Dwarka Sector 21 (Westbound)
| # | Station | Time | AEL Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Delhi Aerocity Metro Station (You Are Here) | |||
| 1 | IGI Airport T3 Metro Station | ~5 min | ₹30 |
| 2 | Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station ↔ Blue Line | ~13 min | ₹60 |
🟡 Yellow Line — via New Delhi Interchange (Both Directions)
| # | Station | Total Time | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajiv Chowk Metro Station ↔ Blue Line | ~16 min | ₹100 |
| 2 | Patel Chowk Metro Station | ~18 min | ₹100 |
| 3 | Central Secretariat ↔ Violet Line | ~20 min | ₹100 |
| 4 | Chandni Chowk Metro Station | ~23 min | ₹100 |
| 5 | Kashmere Gate ↔ Red/Violet Line | ~26 min | ₹100 |
| 6 | Hauz Khas Metro Station ↔ Magenta Line | ~35 min | ₹110 |
| 7 | AIIMS Metro Station | ~32 min | ₹110 |
| 8 | Qutab Minar Metro Station | ~45 min | ₹110 |
| 9 | HUDA City Centre, Gurugram | ~72 min | ₹120 |
| 10 | Jahangirpuri Metro Station | ~50 min | ₹110 |
| 11 | Samaypur Badli (Terminus) | ~60 min | ₹120 |
🔵 Blue Line — via Dwarka Sector 21 Interchange
| # | Station | Total Time | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwarka Sector 13 | ~18 min | ₹80 |
| 2 | Dwarka Sector 14 | ~20 min | ₹80 |
| 3 | Dwarka Sector 8 | ~22 min | ₹80 |
| 4 | Janakpuri West ↔ Magenta Line | ~30 min | ₹90 |
| 5 | Rajouri Garden ↔ Pink Line | ~38 min | ₹100 |
| 6 | Mandi House ↔ Violet Line | ~50 min | ₹110 |
| 7 | Anand Vihar ISBT ↔ Pink Line | ~60 min | ₹120 |
| 8 | Vaishali (East Branch) | ~68 min | ₹120 |
| 9 | Noida City Centre / Sector 62 | ~72 min | ₹120 |
ℹ️ Combined Fare Note: Airport Express has a premium flat-fare structure separate from DMRC standard fares. When travelling beyond New Delhi or Dwarka Sector 21 via interchange, you pay the Airport Express fare plus the standard DMRC fare for the second leg. Always tap out and tap in again at the interchange station with a smart card, or buy a combined journey ticket at the TVM.
⏰ Metro Timings at Delhi Aerocity Metro Station
The Airport Express Line operates on a dedicated schedule aligned with flight times — it has the earliest first train on the entire Delhi Metro network to ensure connectivity for early morning international departures.
4:45 AM
First train (Daily)
11:30 PM
Last train (Daily)
10–15 min
All day, 7 days
Journey time from Delhi Aerocity Metro Station: To IGI Airport T3 — 5 minutes | To New Delhi Railway Station — 10 minutes | To Dwarka Sector 21 — 13 minutes. The line runs 7 days a week including all public holidays, as airport connectivity is 24/7 essential infrastructure.
💳 Airport Express Fare Chart (2025)
The Airport Express Line has a flat-fare structure based on the number of stations, not distance, with separate pricing from the standard DMRC network.
| Journey Segment | Token Fare | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Station hop (e.g. Aerocity → Dhaula Kuan) | ₹30 | ₹27 |
| 2 Stations (e.g. Aerocity → T3) | ₹30 | ₹27 |
| 3+ Stations (e.g. Aerocity → New Delhi) | ₹60 | ₹54 |
| End-to-End (New Delhi → Dwarka Sector 21) | ₹60 | ₹54 |
Tourist Card: 1-Day Unlimited ₹200 | 3-Day Unlimited ₹500 (Airport Express excluded — separate ticket required). NCMC Card accepted. Buy Airport Express tokens at dedicated TVMs at every station.
🚪 Entry & Exit Gates
Delhi Aerocity Metro Station has four entry/exit gates, designed to serve the sprawling Hospitality District on all sides.
Towards Hospitality District (Main hotel row — Pullman, Novotel, Ibis)
Towards Worldmark Aerocity & NH-48 (National Highway 8)
Towards Aerocity parking, feeder buses & IGI Airport access road
Towards Umang Bharati Apartments, south side commercial zone
🏢 Facilities & Amenities
As one of Delhi Metro's premium Airport Express stations, Aerocity is equipped with world-class commuter facilities befitting its international traveller clientele.
🏛️ Places to Visit & Explore Near Aerocity
Aerocity is not just a transit stop — it is Delhi's most cosmopolitan commercial district, home to India's largest concentration of international hotel brands, premium office towers, and global dining & entertainment options.
India's largest hospitality zone — 4,500+ hotel rooms across Pullman, Novotel, Ibis, Aloft, Andaz, JW Marriott, Roseate House, and more, all within walking distance of the metro.
A premium mixed-use commercial and retail development with Grade-A offices, upscale restaurants, co-working spaces and a lively food court.
One of Asia's largest airport terminals — just 2.9 km or 5 minutes by Airport Express from Aerocity Metro Station.
Home to MNC offices, airline headquarters, aviation training institutes and logistics companies — a major daily commute destination for thousands of professionals.
The national highway passing Aerocity connects directly to Gurugram's Cyber City, DLF Phase 1-5, and ultimately Jaipur. A major corporate commute corridor.
A major Inter-State Bus Terminal has been proposed adjacent to the metro station, which would further cement Aerocity as Delhi's primary western gateway hub.
📍 Delhi Aerocity Metro Station — Location Map
🔗 How Aerocity Connects to the Rest of Delhi
Aerocity's connectivity advantage is unmatched in Delhi. The Airport Express Line runs at 80 km/h, covering the entire 22.7 km corridor from Dwarka Sector 21 to New Delhi in under 20 minutes. From Aerocity specifically:
- IGI Airport T3 — 5 minutes | ₹30 (fastest in-city airport link in India)
- New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) — 10 minutes | ₹60 (critical for flight-to-train transfers)
- Rajiv Chowk / Connaught Place — ~16 minutes via AEL + Yellow Line | ₹100 combined
- Dhaula Kuan → Pink Line — 4 minutes | access to Netaji Subhash Place, Rajouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar, Mayur Vihar
- Dwarka Sector 21 → Blue Line — 13 minutes | access to entire Dwarka, Janakpuri, Noida, Vaishali corridor
The upcoming Golden Line (Phase 4) interchange will add direct connectivity to South Delhi neighbourhoods like Tughlakabad, Ambedkar Nagar, and Khanpur — and the future NCRTC Alwar corridor will eventually connect Aerocity to Alwar in Rajasthan via a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), making this one of the most future-proofed stations in the entire national capital region.
❓ FAQs — Aerocity Metro Station
Aerocity is on the Orange Line (Airport Express) of the Delhi Metro, operated as a high-speed dedicated corridor by DMRC connecting Dwarka Sector 21 to New Delhi Railway Station.
Aerocity is approximately 2.9 km from Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Airport Express ride from Aerocity to IGI T3 takes just 5 minutes and costs ₹30.
Yes. Take the Airport Express from Aerocity to New Delhi station (10 min, ₹60), then change to the Yellow Line to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) — 2 more minutes. Total journey: ~16 minutes.
The first Airport Express train departs Aerocity at approximately 4:45 AM — the earliest on the Delhi Metro network, designed for early morning flight check-ins.
The Airport Express token fare from Aerocity to New Delhi is ₹60. Smart Card holders pay ₹54. The journey takes 10 minutes.
Yes. Under Phase 4, Aerocity will become a major interchange between the Airport Express and the Tughlakabad–Aerocity Golden Line (under construction), with future provisions for an NCRTC Alwar RRTS corridor — making it a triple interchange hub.
Yes — extensive paid parking for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers is available near all gates, with additional parking in the Worldmark Aerocity and hotel complexes nearby.
The station sits at the heart of Hospitality District Aerocity — Pullman, Novotel, Ibis, Aloft, Andaz, JW Marriott, Roseate House, and several other 4- and 5-star properties are all within 3–10 minutes' walk from Gates 1 and 2.