How to Get from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb is about 20.8 km south-east of Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, in the Nizamuddin area. Journey times range from about 35 minutes by private taxi or transfer to around 60 minutes by metro, depending on traffic and connections.
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- Ignore touts offering taxis in the arrivals hall; use only the prepaid taxi counter inside Arrivals or a ride-hailing app.
- Insist the taxi driver uses the meter or honours the prepaid receipt; do not agree to a negotiated 'special price'.
- Keep the prepaid taxi slip with you until you reach Humayun's Tomb; it has the taxi number and is your proof if you need to complain.
- At metro stations, buy tokens or QR tickets only from official DMRC counters or the DMRC app; avoid people selling 'fast track' tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest way is the metro: take the Airport Express Line from IGI Airport T3 to Dhaula Kuan, walk to the Pink Line's Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus station, then ride to Hazrat Nizamuddin and walk or take an auto-rickshaw about 1.5 km. Total cost is roughly €0.80–€1.20 per person and takes about 60–75 minutes including the final leg.
The road distance is 20.8 km. By taxi, app cab or private transfer the drive usually takes 35–60 minutes, depending on traffic; it can be about 27 minutes without heavy traffic.
Yes, Uber, Ola and Rapido pick up from designated zones in the multi-level car parks. A flat airport pickup charge of about ₹290 (approximately €2.70) is added to every app-cab fare, in addition to the trip fare.
No, there is no direct metro line to Humayun's Tomb. You must change at Dhaula Kuan from the Airport Express to the Pink Line, then alight at Hazrat Nizamuddin station and make the short final trip by foot or auto-rickshaw.
A pre-booked private transfer or a prepaid airport taxi is best for families. Both offer door-to-door service, space for bags and no need to change trains or walk with luggage.
The metro accepts DMRC smart cards, NCMC/RuPay contactless cards, and QR tickets via the DMRC app; prepaid taxi counters may accept cards or UPI, but carrying some INR cash is wise. Ride-hailing apps accept card/UPI payment.
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