IGI Airport metro station

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IGI Airport
Newdelhi airportmetro station.jpg
Entrance of the IGI Airport metro station
General information
Coordinates 28°33′25.6″N77°5′12.1″E / 28.557111°N 77.086694°E / 28.557111; 77.086694
System Delhi Metro station
Line Airport Express
Platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes Wheelchair symbol.svg
Other information
Station codeAPOT
History
Opened23 February 2011;14 years ago (2011-02-23)
Electrifiedyes
Services
Preceding station Delhi Metro logo.svg Delhi Metro Following station
Dwarka Sector 21
towards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25
Airport Express Delhi Aerocity
towards New Delhi
Location
IGI Airport metro station

The IGI Airport Metro Station is a key part of the Delhi Airport Express Line , also known as the Orange Line of the Delhi Metro. It serves as an essential transit hub for passengers traveling to and from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) , providing a direct and rapid link between the airport and central Delhi.

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Location and Connectivity

The station is situated near Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) , offering easy access for both domestic and international travelers. The Airport Express Line has a mix of both underground & elevated metro stations. The Dhaula Kuan Metro Station is elevated & other metro stations on Airport Express Line are underground.

Inauguration and Operations

The station was inaugurated on 23 February 2011. [1]

The Airport Express Line itself is a 22.7-kilometer (14.1 miles) stretch, designed to offer fast, reliable transport between New Delhi Railway Station and Dwarka Sector 21 via the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) .

The fare for traveling on the Delhi Airport Express Line is generally higher than the regular Delhi Metro lines, due to its premium services like faster trains and airport-specific facilities. As of recent data, the fares range approximately from INR 50 to INR 100 for a one-way trip, depending on the distance covered. [2]

Station Layout

GStreet levelExit/Entrance
CConcourseFare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
PPlatform 2
North bound		Towards → New Delhi
Next Station: Delhi Aerocity
Island platform | Doors will open on the right Wheelchair symbol.svg
Platform 2
South West bound		Towards ← Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25
Next Station: Dwarka Sector 21
Change at the next station for Blue Line

Alternate rail access to the airport

The closest Indian Railways station is Shahabad Mohammadpur (SMDP). [3] Also within distance is Palam Railway Station (PM). [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "CISF to finish induction on airport Metro link in 15 days". 6 February 2011.
  2. ↑ https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/dmrc-slashes-airport-express-line-fares-by-50-115091500360_1.html.{{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ "Shahabad Mohammadpur Railway Station Map/Atlas NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry".
  4. ↑ "Palam Railway Station Map/Atlas NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry".


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