Transfer to/from - New Delhi airport (DEL)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

The app-based companies Ola and Uber pick up passengers on the ground floor of the Terminal 3 car park and in front of the Arrivals area of terminals 1 and 2.

Bus

Delhi Transport Corporation (Tel +91 11 2337 0236) operates a 30-minute interval bus service between Terminal 3 and the city centre from 4:40 am to 9:45 pm. Stops include Connaught Place and Kashmiri Gate Bus Terminal. The airport bus stop is located in front of the Centaur Hotel, from where free services depart every 15 min. to the terminals.

Regular trips are also available from the inter-state terminals in the city (Kashmiri Gate, Anand Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan) to all the northern states and areas surrounding Delhi.

Train

The city is connected to most parts of the country by the rail network. The nearest Indian Railways (Tel +91 755 661 0661 / 409 0600) stations are Shahabad Mohammadpur and Palam.

Metro

The orange line or 'Airport Express' from Delhi Metro Rail (Tel Tel +91 155 370) is an express service that connects the site with the New Delhi Railway Station in 23 minutes and operates from 4:45 am to 11:30 pm, with 15-20 min. intervals. The airport station is located at Terminal 3 and other stops on the route include Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, Delhi Aerocity, Dhaula Kuan and Shivaji Stadium. Tickets are available at the Arrival areas of terminals 2 and 3.

Rent a Car

Taxi

WTi Cabs (Tel +91 729 003 7891/2/3), Meru Cabs (Tel +91 897 048 9704) and Mega Cabs (Tel +91 997 139 3027) have vehicles available outside the Arrivals areas of the terminals.

Blu Smart (Tel +91 987 135 7878 / 136 6664 / 140 0922) and Evera Cabs (Tel +91 965 040 0144), on the other hand, operate electric vehicles.

The journey to the city centre takes 30-60 minutes.

Public transport timetables and fares

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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