Transfer to/from - New Delhi airport (DEL)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

The app-based companies Ola and Uber pick up passengers on the ground floor of the Terminal 3 car park and in front of the Arrivals area of Terminals 1 and 2.

Bus

Delhi Transport Corporation (Tel +91 11 2337 0236) operates a bus service at 30-minute intervals between Terminal 3 and the city centre, from 4:40 am to 9:45 pm. Stops include Connaught Place and the Kashmiri Gate bus terminal. The airport stop is located in front of the Centaur Hotel, from where free services depart every 15 min. to the terminals.

Regular services are also available from the city's inter-state terminals (Kashmiri Gate, Anand Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan) to all northern states and neighbouring areas of Delhi.

Train

The city is connected to most of the country via the railway network. The nearest Indian Railways (Tel +91 755 661 0661 / 409 0600) stations are Shahabad Mohammadpur and Palam.

Metro

The Orange Line or 'Airport Express' of Delhi Metro Rail (Tel +91 155 370) is an express service that connects the airport to New Delhi Railway Station in 23 minutes and operates from 4:45 am to 11:30 pm, with 15-20 min. intervals. The airport station is located between Terminals 2 and 3, and other stops along the route include Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, Delhi Aerocity, Dhaula Kuan, and Shivaji Stadium. Tickets are available in the Arrivals areas of Terminals 2 and 3.

Additionally, the Magenta Line departs from the station next to Terminal 1 and heads towards the southern part of the city, passing through Palam, Janakpuri West, Peeragarhi, Pitampura, Majlis Park, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Hauz Khas, Kalkaji Mandir, and Botanical Garden.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Meru Cabs (Tel +91 897 048 9704), Mega Cabs (Tel +91 997 139 3027), and CarzOnRent (Tel +91 965 057 8811 / 956 044 4859 / 956 044 4846) have vehicles available outside the Arrivals areas of the terminals.

Blu Smart (Tel +91 987 135 7878 / 136 6664 / 140 0922) and Evera Cabs (Tel +91 965 040 0144) operate electric vehicles.

The journey to the city centre takes 30-60 minutes.

Public transport schedules and fares

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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