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Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 16 km from the New Delhi city center. Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. One of the easiest transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center is by using your hotel’s airport shuttle service. If your hotel does not provide an airport shuttle service then other methods of transportation include taxis, buses, or the metro.

We would recommend having local currency on you at all times. Taxi drivers or bus drivers tend to demand higher fares in foreign currency. If you have the local currency on hand you won’t face this problem.

Bus

The cheapest method of transportation to get to Indira Gandhi International Airport is by bus. The bus fare is 50 rupee. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport from the city center. Buses run until 11 pm and depart from the Connaught Place area.

Metro

Public transportation in Delhi is provided by buses and the metro. The metro is the most profitable transportation alternative in terms of speed and price. The metro network in Delhi reaches almost every part of the city. To get to Indira Gandhi International Airport from the city center by metro you have to travel to the New Delhi Station. From this station you can get to the airport in about 20 minutes. The metro runs directly to the airport, stopping at Terminal 3.

Taxi

There are two types of taxicabs in Delhi that you can use for urban transportation. There are standard taxis whose fares are based on the kilometers traveled. These taxis can be called from any part of the city and provide comfortable transportation to the airport. Rickshaws are another type of ‘taxi’ transportation. However, rickshaws do not travel long distances. Rickshaws travel a maximum of 1-2 kilometers, making them ideal to use for a city tour. To get to the airport from the city center you can use a normal taxicab.

Airport Information

Located 16 km from the New Delhi city center, Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. In 2015 the airport was awarded the Best Airport in Central Asia/India by Skytrax. The airport acts as a major hub for various Indian carriers. Indira Gandhi International Airport operates passenger services out of 2 terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Terminal 2 has been dedicated for special operations since 2010. There are plans for further expansion in the future.  

The airport features a variety of services to ensure passengers’ needs are met as they wait for their flight or after they land. There are also many special services that passengers can benefit from. Indira Gandhi International Airport contains a hotel, spa services, lounges, duty free shops and famous brands like Mango and Hugo Boss where you can go shopping. The international terminal, Terminal 3, features sleeping pods that passengers can use as they wait for their departing flight. For more detailed information on these sleeping pods please visit Indira Gandhi International Airport’s website. 

There are many different ways of getting to the city center from Indianapolis International Airport. You can take a taxi, the bus, use a shuttle service, or even share a limousine if you want a luxurious journey. You can also rent a car or take advantage of the shuttle service that might be provided by the hotel you’re staying at.  

Taxi

There’s a taxi queue right outside arrivals. The taxis have a minimum charge of 15 dollars regardless of where you’re going. If you need to get to a place that’s far away outside the Indianapolis city center then you should discuss the taxi fare in advance with the driver so you avoid paying an unexpected amount. It's also regarded as common courtesy to tip the driver a suitable amount.

Shuttle Service

The Go Express travel agency offers a shuttle service departing every half hour between 08:00 and 23:00 every day. A one-way ticket costs $10. The shuttle services pick up and drop off passengers from the Transfer Center, which is on the first floor of the airport car park. These go directly to the city center and do not stop on the way.

There are also shuttle services organized that go directly to race tracks when there are races going on in Indianapolis, which is known as the car racing capital of the world.

Rent a car

There are 8 different car rental agencies at the Transfer Center, which is on the first floor of the Indianapolis Airport car park. You can hire a car suited to your budget from the wide range of option and reach the city center in less 20 minutes easily by taking the I-70 motorway at the airport exit.

Bus

Unlike the shuttle services, the bus is not direct and will often stop to pick up and drop off passengers along the way, especially on Washington Street. It's definitely slower, but the price is $ 1.75, which is the same as the standard bus fare through the city.

This bus line from the airport to the city center has a total 54 stops and the journey takes around 1 hour. If you’re going to use the buses to get around in the city in general then you can get a daily ticket for 4 dollars.

Hotel Service

The airport shuttle services that are offered by hotels in Indianapolis may be by private vehicles or a shuttle bus / minivan. If you make a reservation in advance then you car will be ready upon your arrival. You should reach the city center in no more than 20 minutes.

Limousine

If you really want a different and comfortable option then you can rent a limousine from one of more than agencies available at the Transfer Center in the airport car park. Limousines can be rented privately or shared.