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Hyderabad International Airport


World-Class Rajiv Gandhi (Hyderbad) International Airport

The new Rajiv Gandhi (Hyderbad) International Airport (RGIA) at Shamshabad, Hyderabad is India's first Greenfield Airport developed through a public private partnership between GMR Group, Malaysia Airports, the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Airports Authority of India.

The airport with its state-of-the-art facilities, can handle 12 million passengers per annum. The world-class terminal building is equipped with best of passenger comforts. In addition, it provides for easy transit for domestic and international passengers and the firsts of its kind Airport village with a wide array of shopping dinning and leisure facilities.

The new airport will be built in a phase-wise manner. Initial Phase (Phase 1A & 1B) will have capacity of 12 million passengers per annum. Subsequent development will be determined by actual increase in traffic volume at the airport

India's most advanced and passenger friendly airport

  • India longest runway (4.26 km)

  • Code F - A380 Compatible

  • State-of-the-art Airport Operations and Command Center (AOCC) for centralized airport management

  • More than 20 Indian and International carriers providing connectivity across India and the globe

  • Passenger handling capacity: 12 million passengers per annum in phase I

  • Easy transit for domestic and international passengers

  • 130 check-in counters along 16 self check0in kiosks

  • 46 immigration counters for faster clearance

  • Highly automated Cargo terminal with 100,000 MT / year capacity

  • Special facility for bulk cargo and perishable goods

  • Worlds' best brands for shopping in wide range of outlets and duty free stores across the airport

  • Multicuisine eateries with enticing selection of Indian and International flavours

  • 100% barrier free access throughout the airport for physically handicapped and elderly passengers

  • A 17 bed medicare centre for passenger care

  • A 25 room lounge with shower and slumber facility and three reserved lounges

  • Parking area with a capacity of over 3000 cars

  • City transfers by air-conditioned luxury buses and dedicated radio taxis


Connectivity to Airport

Airport Location: 25 km / 19 miles from Begumpet

The major access points to the new airport include:

Four-lane National Highway NH-7 with service lanes (on its west)
Four-lane Srisailam State Highway (on its east)
Proposed eight-lane 24.38 km access controlled Outer Ring Road (ORR)
Widening of 52-km Inner Ring Road with many flyovers with six lanes
Four-lane 11.6 km long P V Narasimha Rao Elevated Expressway
Multiple traffic management initiatives to decongest city roads
Alternate four-lane road P7 to decongest Srisailam Highway
Other alternate modes being worked out with State government include:
Multi-Modal Transportation System (MMTS)
Mono Rail Transport System (MRTS)
Dedicated Airport Train from city to Airport
40 km stretch to be covered in around 25 minutes


Dedicated Airport Shuttle Coaches
Presently we are operating 30 AERO EXPRESSs to and from the following 5 destinations 24X7

Begumpet (starts from Paryatak Bhavan)
Secunderabad (starts from Keys high school)
Charminar (City college)
Mehdipatanam (Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital)
HITEC City (Opposite Silparamam)

at a frequency of
½ an hour between 3.30AM to 11.30AM
1 hour between 11.30AM to 3.30PM
½ an hour between 3.30PM to 11.30PM
1 hour between 11.30PM to 3.30AM

The Aero expresses is a very unique facility provided only here in Hyderabad in the country undertaken by Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

Bus fares are being changed from 00.00 hrs of 21.07.2008 to Rs.150 per passenger is being charged from Secunderabad, Paryatak & Hitec location and Rs.120 per passenger is being charged from Charminar & Mehdipatanam on these exclusive air-conditioned buses.

For the sake of speedy travel, safety and to comply with local rules the buses are nonstop in between the destinations. These services operated are well received by the passengers using the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport . Currently on an average about 3200 passengers are utilizing this facility to reach the airport and vice versa.

To know more, please call our Toll Free Number: 1800 419 2008

Car Rental Services

At Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, car rental services are provided by Avis, Hertz and Budget. They would provide the best service for the passengers arriving at the Airport.
 
To know more, please call:
Avis: 040 – 6660 3712/ 13 or + 91 97045 00682/6747
Budget: 040 – 6660 3701 or +91 97032 20099/ 98
Hertz: 040 – 6660 3710 or +91 99639 98833

Radio Taxis

Radio Taxi service at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is provided by leading service providers Meru and Easy cabs for the convenience of our customers. This is an air conditioned cab service with charges payable on the basis of meter reading at the end of the journey.
 
Only those taxis that have taken the license for operating Radio Taxi Service from the Government of Andhra Pradesh can operate this service in Hyderabad
Fare: Rs 15 per km, Minimum Rs 30 which include the first 2 Km traveled
Waiting charges @ Rs 1 per minute.
25% night surcharge is applicable between 2300hrs to 0500hrs

To know more, please call:
Easy Cabs : +91 40 43434343
Meru : +91 40 44224422

For detailed information, please visit the official website of the airport: www.hyderabad.aero


Other Airports Information


All the airports mentioned below have money exchange facilities, tourist information offices and hotel reservation services:

Delhi (DEL) Indira Gandhi International Airport

Mumbai (BOM) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport 

Kolkata Airport (CCU)

Chennai Airport (MAA)

Delhi (DEL) Indira Gandhi International Airport

Address: International Airports Authority of India, 
             New Delhi - 110 037
             India

Location: The airport is located 23km (14 miles) south of Delhi
Country code: 91
Airport code: DEL
Number of terminals: 2

Telephone: (0)11 565 2011
Fax: (0)11 566 5444

E-mail: apdigia@nde.vsnl.net.in
Website: www.airportsindia.org.in

Time zone: GMT + 5.5

Inter-terminal Transfer: The International Terminal is 5km (3 miles) away from the Domestic Terminal at Palam. A free Airport Authority air-conditioned courtesy coach provides a transfer service between the terminals every hour during the day and every half hour at night.For help and enquiries contact staff at counter no. 7 outside the customs hall in the International Terminal. Indian Airlines also operate a free coach for passengers who have Domestic or International flight connections.

Information Desk: There are three tourist information counters in Domestic Arrivals and one in International Arrivals. Counters are located in the baggage reclaim areas. A help desk is located in the Arrivals hall after customs control. There are also signsboards in the International and Domestic terminals to guide passengers.

Airport Facilities:

Money and communications:
Banks and bureau de change facilities are available 24 hours a day at the International Terminal and 0600-2000 at the Domestic Terminal. The airport has a post office in each terminal, as well as postboxes at prominent locations.

Food: There are snack bars and restaurants in Arrivals and Departures.

Shopping: There are duty-free shops in both the Arrivals and Departures lounges.

Other facilities: There is a pharmacy located in the International Terminal in Departures and medical units in both terminals, manned by a doctor 24-hours a day.

Facilities for the disabled: Physically accessible toilets as well as ambulift facilities for disabled travelers are available. There is a special parking area for disabled travelers.

Business Facilities: A Business Center is located in Terminal IA (Indian Airlines and Alliance Airlines Departures). Facilities include secretarial services, catering, photocopying and telephones. The holders of credit cards issued by certain approved banks can use the business center for free.

Car Hire: Car hire is available from outside the customs halls at both Domestic and International Arrivals, however, there is no facility for hiring self-drive cars at the airport, as self-drive cars are not generally available in India.

Car Parking: Car parking is available at both terminals.

Public Transport:

Taxi:
There is a Delhi Traffic Police pre-paid taxi booth in the Arrivals area, which issues vouchers for travel to the city; retain the receipt until you reach your destination and then hand it to the driver. Although metered taxis are available outside the airport, it is far easier to pre-book at one of the many taxi counters in the Arrivals area.

Bus: Buses run from the airport to central Delhi every 25 minutes, 24 hours a day (journey time: approximately 50 minutes) and auto rickshaws are also available.

Shuttle: Delhi Transport Corporation runs green and yellow coaches and EATS run white/blue coaches 24 hours a day; both services depart from the International Terminal and travel via the Domestic Terminal stopping at New Delhi Railway Station.



Mumbai (BOM) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport 


Address: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport 
             Mumbai - 400 099
             India

Location: The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport terminals are spread over two different locations roughly 4km (2.5 miles) apart in the north of Mumbai. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Terminal II) is located at Sahar, approximately 30 km (19 miles) north of Mumbai. Terminal I, which deals with domestic flights only from IA and IB, is also confusingly named Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and is located at Santa Cruz 26km (16 miles) north of Mumbai.

Country code: 91
Airport code: BOM 
Number of terminals: 2

Telephone: (0)22-2836 6700
Fax: (0)22-2615 6202 or 2615 6031

E-mail: authapd@bom4.vsnl.net.in
Website: www.airportsindia.org.in

Time zone: GMT + 5.5

Inter-terminal Transfer: Free airline coaches transfer passengers between the terminals.

Information Desk: A meet and greet counter is located in Terminal IB.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications:
A telecommunications centre is located in Terminals IB and 2. There are also telephones, hotel reservation counters, money exchangers, ATMs and postal service.

Food: There are restaurants, snack bars, tea, cold drinks and coffee vending booths, ice cream and chocolate shops. 

Shopping: Shops in Terminals IA and IB include book-stall and a tobacconist.

Luggage: Left luggage facilities are available.

Other facilities: Tourist information counters,  visitors lounge, an executive lounge, TV, first aid and medical services, Air insurance counters are also available on the Departures levels of Terminals 1A and IB. There is also a child care room at the airport.

Facilities for the Disabled: There are lifts between floors, as well as disabled toilets at the airport. Wheelchairs are also available on request and disabled parking can be found at the airport.

Business Facilities: There are business centres in Terminals IA and IB, as well as in the Domestic terminal; a conference room is also available.

Car Hire: Car hire companies can be found in both terminals I and II.

Car Parking: Car parking is available near both terminals. 

Public Transport:

Taxi: Taxis and motor rickshaws are available at the airport (journey time from the city centre to airport during peak hours: 90-180 minutes depending on traffic).
 
Bus: Buses are also available.



Kolkata Airport (CCU) is 13km (8 miles) northeast of the city (travel time, 40-60 minutes). International terminal and the domestic terminal are located in the same building. There is a 24-hour coach service to Indian Airlines city office and major hotels. A bus leaves every ten minutes 0530-2200 hrs. Taxi services abound. Conveniences include a 24-hour post office, a 24-hour bank, restaurants and bars, and duty-free shops.



Chennai Airport (MAA) is 14km (9 miles) southwest of the city (travel time, 20 minutes). International terminal and the domestic terminal are located in the same building. A coach meets all flight arrivals 0900-2300. A train leaves every 20-30 minutes 0500-2300 hrs. Buses run every 25 minutes 0500-2200 hrs. Taxi services are available.