How much does a taxi from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Delhi cost?

₹400–700 to central Delhi in 2026. Exact fare depends on your destination and traffic conditions.

Is there a flat rate taxi from DEL?

Indira Gandhi International Airport taxis use a metered fare. Always insist the driver uses the meter.

What are the taxi alternatives at DEL?

Delhi Metro Airport Express — ₹60–100 to New Delhi/Dwarka, 18–23 min. Ola / Uber — book in-app from inside the terminal, cheapest option. DTC airport bus — ₹75 to central Delhi (slow, limited luggage)

Indira Gandhi International Airport Taxi Fares

Delhi, India · INR · 2026

Typical fare

₹400–700 to central Delhi

Look for: black & yellow (metered), white AC (radio cab)

Fare Estimates by Destination

Based on official meter rates ± 15%

Connaught Place / city centre₹252–₹342

Delhi Metro Airport Express fastest option

Karol Bagh / Paharganj₹310–₹420

South Delhi / Hauz Khas₹281–₹381

Gurgaon / Gurugram₹383–₹518

NH-48 expressway; Ola/Uber common

Noida₹672–₹908

heavy traffic; allow 90–120 min

Fares in INR. Tolls, surcharges, and tips may add extra.

Practical Tips

✓Prepaid taxi counters (T3 arrivals) provide fixed-price receipts — always get one before leaving the terminal.
✓Delhi Metro Airport Express (orange line) runs every 10–15 min to New Delhi station for ₹60–100, 18 min.
✓Ola and Uber are cheapest and most reliable — book from inside the terminal Wi-Fi before exiting.
✓Night surcharge (11 pm–5 am) adds 25% to all metered taxi fares.
✓Always ensure the AC is working in the car before departure.

Scam Warnings

⚠Driver claims the prepaid receipt is "not valid tonight" — it always is; escalate to airport police.
⚠"Welcome" hotel touts who claim your hotel is closed or overbooked — ignore them.
⚠Unofficial taxi drivers outside the terminal charge 3–5× the metered rate.
⚠Driver tampers with the meter or uses a rigged device (uncommon but documented).

Cheaper Alternatives

→Delhi Metro Airport Express — ₹60–100 to New Delhi/Dwarka, 18–23 min
→Ola / Uber — book in-app from inside the terminal, cheapest option
→DTC airport bus — ₹75 to central Delhi (slow, limited luggage)

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