Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

DELIndiaTPL: night-owl-plan

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi, India

Drop-off

Connaught Place / New Delhi Railway Station

Pin before customs

Fastest

Delhi Airport Metro Express (Orange Line)

metro · 10-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Delhi Airport Metro Express (Orange Line)
Headway: 10-15
Backup: Delhi Metro Yellow Line (New Delhi – Rajiv Chowk) · 2-5m

Note

High-speed metro from IGI Airport (T3/T2 station) to New Delhi Metro Station by Connaught Place, taking about 20 minutes. Trains run roughly 04:45–23:30 with about 10-minute headways in peak times and 15 minutes off-peak, connecting directly to the Yellow Line for wider central Delhi access.

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Prepaid and App-based Airport Taxis (DEL – Connaught Place)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Metered and prepaid taxis plus app-based cabs are available 24/7 at all terminals for direct trips to Connaught Place and New Delhi Railway Station. Journey time typically ranges from 30–60 minutes depending on traffic, with no fixed schedule as vehicles depart on demand.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: DTC Airport Bus IGI Airport T2 – Regal (Connaught Place)
Mode: bus
Freq: 10m
Note: Delhi Transport Corporation operates city buses from IGI Airport Terminal 2 to Regal stop at Connaught Place, near the city centre. Services are reported about every 10 minutes, taking roughly 1 hour depending on traffic; check DTC for current timetable and route numbers.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.