How to Get from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hauz Khas Village
Hauz Khas Village lies about 16.1 km east of Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Depending on traffic and the option you choose, the journey takes from about 22 minutes by private car or taxi to up to 90 minutes by bus and metro.
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- Use only the Delhi Traffic Police prepaid taxi counter inside Arrivals or a verified app pickup; ignore touts who offer taxis in the arrivals hall, as overcharging and fake drivers are common.
- Do not pay taxi fares in foreign currency; insist on Indian rupees or card/UPI where accepted, and check the app fare before you enter.
- At the metro station, buy tokens/QR tickets only from official DMRC counters or apps; do not accept QR cards from strangers.
- Keep your prepaid taxi slip until you reach Hauz Khas Village; drivers sometimes ask for extra 'parking' or 'toll' fees that are not valid for this route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take the Airport Express Line from T3 to New Delhi (about ₹65), then the Yellow Line metro to Hauz Khas (about ₹30–40). Total is around €1.00 per person, plus a short auto or walk to the village.
There is no single metro line from T3 to Hauz Khas Village. From T3, take the Airport Express to New Delhi and change to the Yellow Line towards Hauz Khas; from T1, the Magenta Line can reach Hauz Khas directly.
In light traffic, the 16.1 km drive takes about 22 minutes; in normal Delhi traffic plan for 35–50 minutes. Private transfers are pre-booked and usually can use the fastest route.
You can pay the metro with a DMRC smart card, National Common Mobility Card (NCMC/RuPay), or app-based QR ticket. Taxi and app-cab payments vary; carry some Indian rupees, as not all downtown taxis accept international cards.
Yes, if you use the official prepaid taxi counter or a ride-hailing app from the designated pickup zone. Avoid touts in the arrivals hall and always keep the receipt or app booking until you arrive.
A pre-booked private transfer is recommended: the driver meets you in arrivals, there is space for 2 or more large bags, and the fixed fare avoids haggling. An app-cab/prepaid taxi is cheaper but can involve queues and less space.
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