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DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

New Delhi, India

Where to start
Delhi Metro Airport Express

Book Uber or Ola on free airport WiFi and walk to the app-cab zone (T3 has a dedicated zone; T1 is in the parking area). For a fixed fare, use the Delhi Police prepaid taxi counter — but only the real one, OUTSIDE T3 near Gates 5 & 6; the "prepaid" booths inside the terminal overcharge 2–3x. The Airport Metro Express runs T3 to New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 minutes. Don't accept help or rides from anyone who approaches you inside arrivals.

Ride Options

Delhi Metro Airport Express (Orange Line)

transit

Fastest, lowest-cost connection to central Delhi — avoids traffic

AvailabilityRuns through the day; air-conditioned
Pickup NoteStation at T3. Direct to New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 min, with onward connections across the Delhi Metro.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Uber

rideshare

Transparent door-to-door pricing anywhere in Delhi NCR

AvailabilityVery well established; can surge late at night
Pickup NoteDedicated app-cab zone (T3 designated zone; T1 in the parking area). Book on free airport WiFi and follow the in-app pin.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Ola

rideshare

Homegrown Indian alternative to Uber

AvailabilityWidely available
Pickup NoteSame dedicated app-cab zone as Uber — follow the in-app pin.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Delhi Police Prepaid Taxi

taxi

Fixed government-set fare with no app and no haggling

AvailabilityOfficial counter OUTSIDE T3, near Gates 5 & 6
Pickup NotePay at the Delhi Police counter outside Gates 5 & 6, keep your receipt with driver/vehicle details, then board the assigned cab. Do NOT use the "prepaid" booths inside the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked professional transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Delhi Airport — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Ola both operate from dedicated app-cab pickup zones. T3 has a designated zone; T1 pickup is in the parking area — book on free airport WiFi and follow the exact in-app pin.

Taxi

The genuine prepaid taxi service is the Delhi Police counter OUTSIDE T3, near Gates 5 & 6 — pay there, keep your receipt with driver/vehicle details, and board the assigned cab. Ignore "prepaid taxi" booths inside the terminal, which routinely overcharge 2–3x.

Shuttle

DMRC Airport Express shuttle buses connect Airport Express stations to nearby areas. Verified hotel transfers (driver with a name board) are the easiest option for first-timers.

Transit

The Airport Metro Express (Orange Line) runs from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 minutes, connecting to the wider Delhi Metro network — fast, reliable, and air-conditioned.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked transfers and verified hotel pickups meet you in arrivals with a name board — verify the driver's name, photo, and vehicle number in advance to skip the tout gauntlet.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The Airport Metro Express runs from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 minutes — clean, air-conditioned, and the best-value route into central Delhi.
  • The only legitimate prepaid taxi counter is the Delhi Police one OUTSIDE T3 near Gates 5 & 6 — booths inside the arrivals hall calling out "prepaid taxi, sir" overcharge 2–3x.
  • Don't let "helpers" grab your luggage or trolley — it leads to a forced tip; keep a firm hold, say no, and keep walking.
  • Book Uber or Ola on free airport WiFi before you exit (T3 has a designated app-cab zone; T1 pickup is in the parking area) and follow the in-app pin.
  • Never accept a ride from anyone who approaches you inside arrivals — DEL has a persistent tout and fake-prepaid scam problem, especially at T3.

Tarmyq local tip

The single most useful thing at DEL: ignore every "prepaid taxi" booth inside the terminal and every person offering to "help" with your bags. The only legitimate prepaid counter is the Delhi Police one outside Gates 5 & 6 — everything inside is a markup or a scam.