How to Get from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to India Gate

India Gate is 17.6 km northeast of Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Door-to-door taxis take about 35 minutes in normal traffic, while the cheaper metro option takes around 60 minutes.

✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026 • 17.6 km road distance

Private Airport Transfer

Door-to-Door

35 mins •On Demand

€4.20 - €7.50 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 2 Bags + Carry-On

How to take it step-by-step:

Exit the T3 arrivals hall and meet your pre-booked driver in the designated private-transfer pickup zone (or as instructed in your booking).
Load your luggage and confirm the fixed price with the driver before leaving the airport.
Ride south on NH48 and then past Connaught Place towards Rajpath; the journey is about 17.6 km.
Ask the driver to drop you at the India Gate visitor entrance on Rajpath.

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Official Prepaid or App Taxi

Taxi 24/7

35 mins •On Demand

€4.20 - €7.50 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 2 Bags + Carry-On

How to take it step-by-step:

From the arrivals hall, follow signs to the Delhi Traffic Police prepaid taxi counter, or go to the app cab pickup zone in the multi-level car park (T3: near pillar 4).
Pay the fixed fare at the counter (or via app) and collect the receipt with your taxi number.
Ride approximately 17.6 km to India Gate; normal traffic takes about 35 minutes, but allow up to 60 in rush hour.
Ask to be dropped at the India Gate entrance on Rajpath, and keep the receipt until you arrive.

Airport Express + Yellow Line Metro

Cheapest

60 mins •Every 10-15 Mins (Not 24 Hours)

About €0.70 / Person

Luggage: Small Bags Easiest

How to take it step-by-step:

From T3 Arrivals, follow signs to the IGI Airport station on the Airport Express Line (also used by T2 passengers).
Buy a token/QR ticket or use a DMRC smart card for the about ₹65 trip to New Delhi.
Alight at New Delhi and change to the Yellow Line; ride 2 stops to Central Secretariat.
Exit Central Secretariat and walk or take a short auto rickshaw about 1 km along Rajpath to India Gate.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

Ignore touts in the arrivals hall offering taxis; use only the official prepaid taxi counter or app pickup zones.
Refuse any taxi driver who claims the meter is broken or asks for a fixed cash fare above the prepaid receipt.
Keep the prepaid taxi slip until you reach India Gate; do not pay extra for bridge tolls as this route does not use toll roads.
At New Delhi station, watch for unauthorised auto rickshaw drivers overcharging for the last 1 km to India Gate; agree on a fare before boarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Delhi Airport to India Gate?

The cheapest option is the Metro. Take Airport Express Line to New Delhi, change to Yellow Line to Central Secretariat, then walk or take a short auto rickshaw; total about ₹80 (€0.70).

How long is a taxi from Delhi Airport to India Gate?

In light traffic a taxi or private transfer takes about 35 minutes for the 17.6 km journey, but allow up to 60 minutes during peak hours.

Are taxis available 24 hours at Delhi Airport?

Yes. Prepaid taxi counters and app-based cabs such as Uber and Ola operate around the clock from the multi-level car park pickup zones.

Can I pay for the Metro with a card?

Yes. Use a DMRC smart card, NCMC/RuPay contactless card, QR ticket, or token at the station. Yellow Line uses the same smart card.

Is a private transfer better for a family with luggage?

Usually yes. A private transfer offers door-to-door service, a fixed price, and space for larger bags without navigating metro stations and transfers.

How do I get to India Gate from Central Secretariat station?

India Gate is about 1 km from Central Secretariat. You can walk along Rajpath in about 15 minutes or take a short auto rickshaw.

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