There are 7 ways to get from Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL) by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Lajpat Nagar to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campussubway P_Ms_R
- Take the subway from Dhaula Kuan to IGI Airportsubway O_Dn_R
42 min₹64–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Andrews Ganj to IGI Airport Terminal 2bus 392Bdown
1h 12m₹12–90Taxi
- Take the taxi from Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL)taxi 18.7 km
22 min₹700–850Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Defence Colony to Delhi-DEL18.7 km
22 min₹5,500–7,000Drive 18.7 km
- Drive from Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL)car 18.7 km
22 min₹212–305Bus via Dhaula Kuan
- Take the bus from Andrews Ganj to Dhaula Kuanbus 518Up / ...
- Take the bus from Dhaula Kuan to IGI Airport Terminal 3bus Airportexp.-4Up / ...
1h 20m₹21–125Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Lajpat Nagar to Jama Masjidsubway V_Kr_R / ...
- Take the bus from Jama Masjid to IGI Airport Terminal 3bus Airportexp.-4Up / ...
2h 1m₹45–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL) is to bus which costs ₹12 - ₹90 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL) is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs ₹700 - ₹850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Andrews Ganj and arriving at IGI Airport Terminal 2. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL). However, there are services departing from Lajpat Nagar and arriving at IGI Airport via Dhaula Kuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Defence Colony and Delhi Airport (DEL) is 20 km. The road distance is 18.7 km.
The best way to get from Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL) without a car is to subway which takes 42 min and costs ₹60 - ₹95.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL), including transfers.
Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL) bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), depart from Andrews Ganj station.
Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL) train services, operated by Delhi Metro, depart from Lajpat Nagar station.
Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL) bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), arrive at IGI Airport Terminal 2 station.
What companies run services between Defence Colony, Delhi, India and Delhi Airport (DEL), India?
You can take a subway from Lajpat Nagar to IGI Airport via Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus, ARSD College, Dhaula Kuan, and Dhaula Kuan in around 42 min. Alternatively, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates a bus from Andrews Ganj to IGI Airport Terminal 2 every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹12–90 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
- Phone
- 155370
- [email protected]
- Website
- delhimetrorail.com
Subway from Lajpat Nagar to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹27–40
- Website
- https://delhimetrorail.com/
Subway from Dhaula Kuan to IGI Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹28–40
- Website
- https://delhimetrorail.com/
Subway from Lajpat Nagar to Jama Masjid
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30–45
- Website
- https://delhimetrorail.com/
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- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- dtc.delhi.gov.in
Bus from Andrews Ganj to IGI Airport Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹12–90
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹12–17
- AC Buses
- ₹19–27
- Airport Express Services
- ₹65–90
Bus from Andrews Ganj to Dhaula Kuan
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–40
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹10–14
- AC Buses
- ₹15–22
- Airport Express Services
- ₹30–40
Bus from Dhaula Kuan to IGI Airport Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹11–85
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹11–17
- AC Buses
- ₹19–27
- Airport Express Services
- ₹60–85
Bus from Jama Masjid to IGI Airport Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–140
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹14–20
- AC Buses
- ₹23–35
- Airport Express Services
- ₹100–140
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Defence Colony to Delhi-DEL
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- ₹700–850
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
OLA cabs
- Phone
- +91 9226547777
- Website
- olacabs.com
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 9358811941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL) train services, operated by Delhi Metro, arrive at Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL) is 19 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Defence Colony to Delhi Airport (DEL).
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