To get from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Ghaziabad, choose an airport taxi or app-based cab, or combine airport transport with rail and Metro connections. The airport has three passenger terminals, and the cab pickup arrangements differ between them, so confirm your terminal before leaving Arrivals.
- Three passenger terminals: T1, T2 and T3.
- Airport transport options include Metro, taxi or cab, bus and private car.
- App-based cabs, prepaid or fixed-rate taxis and car rentals are available at all three terminals.
Getting from the airport to Ghaziabad
For a direct airport-to-Ghaziabad journey, use a taxi, app-based cab or private car; public transport involves connecting through the wider Delhi and Ghaziabad networks. Indira Gandhi International Airport names Metro, taxi or cab, bus and private car among its transport options.
Start by checking whether you arrive at T1, T2 or T3. Then follow the designated pickup arrangements for that terminal rather than assuming that all vehicles collect from the same place. If you plan to travel by Metro, check the route and interchange points for your full journey before setting off.
The drive estimate from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Relax Suites Hotel is about 117 minutes. A room at the three-star hotel can be part of your arrival planning; treat the drive estimate as a guide, not a promise of arrival time.
How do you get from the airport to Ghaziabad by taxi or cab?
App-based cabs, prepaid or fixed-rate taxis and car rentals are available at all three terminals, with pickup points that vary by terminal. Follow airport directions to the designated area and use the pickup point for your actual arrival terminal.
Terminal 1
At T1, the available app-based services are Uber, Ola and Rapido; prepaid and fixed-rate taxis and car rentals are also available. The pickup area is outside Arrivals.
Terminal 2
At T2, the available app-based services are Uber and Ola, alongside prepaid and fixed-rate taxis and car rentals. The pickup area is outside Arrivals.
Terminal 3
At T3, options include Uber and Ola, prepaid and fixed-rate taxis, car rentals and Evera electric cabs. The pickup point is the Multi-Level Car Park, Level 0.
The airport’s cab options are available 24/7. After landing, follow the designated pickup and safety procedures. If you use an app, make sure you head to the pickup location assigned for your terminal.
Public transport and interchange points
Public transport from the airport to Ghaziabad requires a connection: the Airport Express Line links the airport with New Delhi, while Ghaziabad’s Metro and regional rail connections serve different parts of the city.
The Airport Express Line, also called the Orange Line, connects New Delhi station, IGI Airport (T3) and Dwarka Sector 21. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) provides a journey planner and fare calculator; use its journey planner to check the exact fare when your trip includes the Airport Express Line.
At T1, Terminal 1–IGI Airport is a Magenta Line station, with a feeder bus also available. The station’s published hours are 6:04 AM to 11:38 PM. Check the official site before you go, as transport information and operating details can change.
In Ghaziabad, Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) is the nearest Delhi Metro station to Namo Bharat’s Ghaziabad station. The Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut corridor is 82 km long and is planned to integrate with Indian Railways, inter-state bus terminals, airports and Delhi Metro.
NCRTC describes QR-code ticketing, with digital and paper tickets; its ticket vending machines accept RuPay-compliant credit, debit and prepaid cards, and UPI payments.
Sahibabad is about 14 minutes on foot or about 11 minutes by car from Relax Suites. The Sahibabad Station guide covers getting to and from the hotel.
Planning the last leg to the hotel
Once you reach Ghaziabad, choose your final connection to match the station or stop where you arrive. For onward planning, Ghaziabad Metro stations and connections can help you identify the relevant station links.
FAQs
Which terminals does Indira Gandhi International Airport have?
The airport has three passenger terminals: T1, T2 and T3. Taxi and app-cab pickup points differ by terminal.
Where do airport taxis and app-based cabs pick up passengers?
The pickup area for T1 and T2 is outside Arrivals. At T3, the pickup point is the Multi-Level Car Park, Level 0.
Does the Metro connect the airport with Ghaziabad?
The Airport Express Line connects New Delhi station, IGI Airport (T3) and Dwarka Sector 21. Reaching Ghaziabad by public transport involves planning onward connections; DMRC’s journey planner can help check routes and fares.
Are airport cabs available at all hours?
The airport’s listed cab options are available 24/7. Use the designated pickup point for your terminal.