Getting from Delhi Airport to the City Centre

Taxis are the most comfortable way of reaching the city centre from the airport, especially if toting luggage. Without traffic, reaching the city centre via taxi takes around 25 minutes; however, traffic is common and can extend the journey to 50 minutes.

From the airport, you can hire standard taxis, radio taxis or luxury taxis. To avoid scams, it is highly recommended to hire a taxi from one of the taxi counters located inside the Delhi airport’s arrival halls. You can either hire a taxi at a fixed, prepaid rate or a metered radio taxi.

Fare for reaching the city centre with a standard taxi is around 5-7€ (400-500 INR), or around 0.26-0.32€ per kilometre (20-25 INR/km).

If you choose to book a taxi at a counter inside the airport, a flat rate can be agreed upon prior to the ride. The fare from Delhi airport to the city centre depends on the taxi company and journey distance.

Fare is about 0.26-0.32€ (20-25 INR) per kilometre – reaching the city centre in a standard taxi will cost around 5-7€ (400-500 INR). Between 23:00 pm and 05:00 am, the fare is subject to a 25% surcharge, and additional luggage fees may apply.

A taxi can bring you directly to your accommodation, though traffic may slow the journey. It frees you of the stress and hassle that can come with navigating a new city’s public transportation system. Especially if you are carrying heavy luggage, a taxi is the easiest transfer option.