Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station
Blue Line and Airport Express Line · South West Delhi, Delhi
About Dwarka Sector 21 metro station
Dwarka Sector 21 is a terminus of the Blue Line and a through station on the Airport Express Line.
The Blue Line ends here, underground, and the Airport Express Line passes through on its way between Airport (T-3) and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25. The station opened on 30 October 2010, together with Dwarka Sector 8, as an extension meant to serve Dwarka residents better and give them an interchange with the airport line. It was designed by Absolute Architecture. On the Blue Line its only neighbour is Dwarka Sector 8, and DMRC notes that the station is close to Dwarka, which it calls Asia’s largest residential area.
DMRC describes it as an underground station on the Airport Express, which it also calls the Orange Line, with an interchange to the Blue Line and a link to the airport’s Terminals 3 and 2 and to New Delhi railway station. The building above the platforms was let out commercially: the ground floor and two upper levels house the Pacific D21 Mall. The Airport Express platforms have platform screen doors, and in August 2014 a 500 kW rooftop solar plant was recorded on the building.
First and last metro at Dwarka Sector 21
Departure times from this station on a weekday, as DMRC’s journey planner gives them (checked on Tuesday 20 October 2026; the planner takes no date). DMRC does not publish separate Saturday, Sunday or holiday times for each station, and on special days it announces changes in advance. A last train after midnight belongs to the previous evening’s service. “Not published” means DMRC’s own answer was inconsistent (arrival before departure), so we leave it out.
How often trains run at Dwarka Sector 21
Average interval between trains published by DMRC for each section (as on 31.08.2026). Peak hours are 08:00–12:00 and 17:00–21:00, the hours outside DMRC’s off-peak definition. Rapid Metro Gurugram figures come from its own page (peak 08:00–11:00 and 16:00–20:00 on weekdays; Sunday is one flat interval).
Next stations from Dwarka Sector 21
| Line | Next station | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | Dwarka Sector 8 | 3 min |
| Airport | Airport (T-3) | 3.1 min |
| Airport | Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 | 2.1 min |
Running time to the adjoining station from DMRC’s journey planner, including the stop. On the Rapid Metro the Phase 2 – Phase 3 loop runs one way only (Phase 2 → Belvedere Towers → Cyber City → Moulsari Avenue → Phase 3 → Phase 2).
Interchanges and connections
- Metro: interchange between the Blue Line and Airport Express Line inside the station, without leaving the paid area (DMRC does not publish walking times between platforms).
- Indian Railways: Shahabad Railway Station (2.5 km, about 23 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
- Buses: DTC Bus Stand (0.2 km, about 2 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
Station facilities
DMRC labels: Divyang Friendly Station and Lift/Escalator Available.
As listed on the DMRC station page; a facility missing here may still exist.
Gates and platforms at Dwarka Sector 21
| Gate | Leads to | Divyang friendly | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate No. 2 | DWARKA SECTOR 21 PICK & DROP AREA | Yes | |
| Gate No. 1 | DWARKA SECTOR 21 PICK & DROP AREA | Yes | close |
| Gate No. 5 | DWARKA SECTOR 21 PICK & DROP AREA | Yes | |
| Gate No. 4 | DWARKA SECTOR 21 PICK & DROP AREA | Yes | |
| Gate No. 3 | DWARKA SECTOR 21 PICK & DROP AREA | Yes |
Platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 2 | Vaishali or Noida Electronic City |
| Platform No. 1 | Vaishali or Noida Electronic City |
| Platform No. 4 | New Delhi |
| Platform No. 3 | New Delhi |
| Platform No. 2 | Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 |
Gates, their surroundings and platforms as DMRC lists them on the station page.
Parking at Dwarka Sector 21
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Outside Metro Station | 80 cars, 150 two-wheelers, 15 cycles |
| Outside Metro Station | 120 cars, 250 two-wheelers, 25 cycles |
| Besides Ancillary Bulding | 420 cars, 180 two-wheelers |
Parking sites and capacities listed by DMRC (some are run by other agencies); rates are not published on the station page.
Fare from Dwarka Sector 21
A single journey to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) costs ₹54 from Monday to Saturday and ₹43 on Sundays and national holidays, according to DMRC’s journey planner (route on the Blue Line). The planner gives about 60 minutes for the journey. Fares go by distance in six slabs; a smart card or an NCMC card is cheaper than a QR ticket or token. See Metro fares for every slab and discount.
What is near Dwarka Sector 21 metro station
All five gates lead to the Dwarka Sector 21 pick and drop area, according to DMRC. Pacific D21 Mall is part of the building; OpenStreetMap puts it about 50 m away and DMRC at 0.1 km. DMRC lists a DTC bus stand about 0.2 km away, two minutes on foot, and Shahabad railway station at about 2.5 km. For airport travel see our Airport Express guide.
Places DMRC lists near the station
| Place | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific D-21 | Mall | 0.1 km | 1 min |
Within 400 metres (OpenStreetMap)
| Place | Straight-line distance | On foot (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific D21 Mall | 50 m | 1 min |
Named places from OpenStreetMap. The walking time is an estimate (straight-line distance × 1.3).
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The station is underground, and the ground floor and two upper levels of the building were let out commercially as the Pacific D21 Mall. DMRC lists the mall at 0.1 km from the platforms.
Dwarka Sector 21 is the Blue Line’s terminus, so every Blue Line train turns back here. The Airport Express passes through, with Airport (T-3) on one side and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 on the other. Change here between the two lines.