Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station: Blue Line Terminus, Airport Express, Timings and Nearby Areas

Posted by Housepartner Editorial Team on 12/11/2026

Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 12 Nov 2026 · 6 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station guide 2026

Dwarka Sector 21 metro station is an underground station in south-west Delhi where the Blue Line ends and the Airport Express line stops. It is the western terminus of the Blue Line towards Rajiv Chowk, Noida and Vaishali, and an interchange for the Airport Express to IGI Airport Terminal 3, New Delhi and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25. This guide covers its lines, fares and timings, how to reach the airport and other lines, and what to check if you plan to rent or buy in Dwarka.

Dwarka Sector 21 metro station at a glance

Lines: Blue Line (terminus) and Airport Express
Type: underground, two platform levels; station code DSTO
Opened: Blue Line on 30 October 2010; Airport Express on 23 February 2011
Next stations: Dwarka Sector 8 (Blue Line); IGI Airport and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 (Airport Express)
Above the station: Pacific D21 Mall
Fare: ₹11 to ₹64 on the Blue Line (revised from 25 August 2025); the Airport Express has its own higher fares

In this guide

Lines and platforms at Dwarka Sector 21
Fares, tickets and timings
How to reach the airport and other lines
Nearby landmarks
Homes near Dwarka Sector 21 metro
Before you rent or buy near Dwarka Sector 21
Frequently asked questions

Lines and platforms at Dwarka Sector 21

Line	Direction	Next station
Blue Line	Towards Noida Electronic City and Vaishali	Dwarka Sector 8
Airport Express	Towards New Delhi	IGI Airport (Terminal 3)
Airport Express	Towards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25	Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 (terminus)

The Airport Express was extended from Dwarka Sector 21 to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 in September 2023, so Dwarka Sector 21 is no longer its end station. Blue Line trains start here, so you usually get a seat towards central Delhi. The two lines are on separate platform levels inside the station; follow the signboards to change.

Fares, tickets and timings

Blue Line fare: since 25 August 2025, Delhi Metro fares are ₹11 to ₹64 from Monday to Saturday and ₹11 to ₹54 on Sundays and national holidays, based on distance.
Airport Express fare: the Airport Express has its own fare chart, higher than the regular lines. Check the current fare on the DMRC app before you travel.
Tickets: QR tickets on the official DMRC app or other ticketing apps, ticket machines and counters; a DMRC smart card or NCMC card gives a discount on each trip.
Timings: Blue Line trains run from early morning to late night, and the Airport Express runs on its own timetable. First and last train times differ by line and direction, so check the DMRC app before an early flight or a late trip.

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How to reach the airport and other lines

IGI Airport Terminal 3: take the Airport Express towards New Delhi; IGI Airport is the next stop.
Yashobhoomi convention centre: take the Airport Express one stop to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.
Central Delhi: ride the Blue Line to Rajiv Chowk for the Yellow Line, or to Mandi House for the Violet Line.
Magenta Line: change at Janakpuri West on the Blue Line for Hauz Khas, Kalkaji Mandir and Botanical Garden.
Grey Line: change at Dwarka station on the Blue Line for Nangli, Najafgarh and Dhansa Bus Stand.

Nearby landmarks

Pacific D21 Mall: built above the station.
Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre): one stop away on the Airport Express.
Bijwasan railway station: to the east of the station.
Dwarka ISBT: a planned inter-state bus terminal near the station; check the current status before you rely on it.
Dwarka Expressway: the road link from Dwarka towards Gurugram.

Homes near Dwarka Sector 21 metro

Dwarka is one of Delhi’s largest planned sub-cities, with DDA flats, cooperative group housing societies and builder floors spread over numbered sectors.

Sectors 21, 22 and 23: group housing societies and plotted areas close to the station.
Sector 8 and nearby sectors: residential sectors on the Blue Line towards Dwarka Mor.
Bharthal and Bamnoli: villages and newer developments around the edge of Dwarka.
Dwarka Expressway (Gurugram side): newer high-rise projects across the Delhi–Haryana border.

Direct metro access to the airport makes homes near the station popular with airline staff, frequent flyers and people working in Aerocity and Gurugram. That demand still depends on the society, its papers and its maintenance, not just the metro.

Before you rent or buy near Dwarka Sector 21

Check the society’s status. For cooperative group housing flats, check the society’s registration, the conveyance deed and whether the flat has been converted to freehold.
Check DDA flats carefully. Confirm leasehold-to-freehold conversion and the chain of documents.
Check the circle rate. Stamp duty in Delhi is worked out on the deal value or the circle rate, whichever is higher.
Check the property tax record. Ask for the latest paid MCD property tax receipt and the property ID.
Across the border: for projects on the Gurugram side of the Dwarka Expressway, check HRERA registration and Haryana stamp duty instead.
Put the deal in writing. Sign a registered rent agreement with the rent, deposit, lock-in and maintenance clearly listed.

Read our guides to the Delhi Metro map, circle rate in Delhi, stamp duty in Delhi, MCD property tax, DDA housing schemes and the rent agreement format. Also on the network: Rajiv Chowk, Karol Bagh and Rajouri Garden metro stations.

Frequently asked questions

Which lines stop at Dwarka Sector 21 metro station?

The Blue Line, which ends here, and the Airport Express line to IGI Airport, New Delhi and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.

How do I go from Dwarka Sector 21 to the airport?

Take the Airport Express towards New Delhi. IGI Airport Terminal 3 is the next station.

Is Dwarka Sector 21 the last station of the Airport Express?

No. Since September 2023 the Airport Express continues one stop to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25. Dwarka Sector 21 is still the last station of the Blue Line.

Is Dwarka Sector 21 metro station underground?

Yes. It is an underground station with separate platform levels for the Blue Line and the Airport Express.

Is the Airport Express fare the same as other metro lines?

No. The Airport Express has its own, higher fare chart. Check the current fare on the DMRC app.

Which mall is at Dwarka Sector 21 metro station?

Pacific D21 Mall is built above the station.

Timings, fares and services are set by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and can change. Check the DMRC website or app before you travel, especially for an early flight, and check the society papers, circle rate and property tax record before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (delhimetrorail.com); DMRC fare revision of 25 August 2025; reports on the Airport Express extension to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 (September 2023).

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