About Hyderabad Airport
Flourishing as an IT hub in India, the city of Hyderabad falls under the territory of Andhra Pradesh. This city was set up in late 6th century and today it has become a major focal point in tourism industry. Some take tour to Hyderabad to satisfy their urge to know this city from close quarters visiting its tourist attractions while several others venture out on a journey in search of high-paying IT jobs. It is in order to fulfill the expectation of all and every type of traveler with different interests that government has taken a prompt initiative to offer Hyderabad airport world class standards.
To facilitate an air travel to the city and for the convenience of the passengers, a new airport in Hyderabad at Shamshabad was proposed, which is now known as Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. It is also referred to as Shamshabad Airport. You can reach this airport traveling a distance of about 22 kilometers from the city. This newly made airport enjoys strong connectivity with all the main airports in India.
Advantageous Location of Hyderabad Airport
Strategic location of the airport helps passengers reach most of Indian destinations within two hours. And as Hyderabad is an ideal stop-over or traveling junction for flights from east to west and vice versa, the inauguration of this airport has proved as a boon for the aviation sector of the region registering rapid growth within short span of time. Many believe that advanced technical features and the well devised infrastructure of the airport can lend it a significant position on the aviation map of the world.
Features of Hyderabad Airport
Developed and operated by the GMR-Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), which is a joint venture by GMR Group with Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (MAHB), Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Airports Authority of India, the city airport is quite famous for its salient features. Some of these features are:
- 60 Aircraft bays
- 12 Aerobridges
- 105000 sq m Terminal area consisting of undercroft
- 130 Check-in CUTE counters
- 16 Check-in SELF Check-in counters
- 46 Immigration Counters
- 2 floors for departures and arrivals
- 1 Runway (additional taxiway)
- 137,000 sq m Apron/Ramp area
- 100,000 tonnes/year Cargo capacity
- Transfer desks
- In-line baggage handling system
- Restaurants and bars
- Conference facilities
- Lounges
- Shops
- Spa
Hyderabad Airport's Domestic and International Connectivity
Hyderabad airport is well connected to the Indian as well as foreign destinations by regular airline services.
If you are planning to travel within Indian territories such as Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Nagpur, Delhi, Kochi, Pune, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Pune, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Bhopal, Lucknow, Hubli, Indore, Ahmedabad, Aizawl or any other destination, you can look for the travel schedule of following airlines: r India
Airport Name | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad Airport) |
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Address | Airport Director, Airports Authority of India, Shamshabad, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500409 |
Distance from the city | 33.64 Km from Hyderabad city railway station |
Telephone | 040 6654 6370 |
[email protected] | |
Fax | 91 40 6676 8236 |
Airlines Operating at Airport : | |
Passenger | Air Arabia, Air Asia, Air Costa, Air India, Vistara, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai, Gulf Air, IndiGo, Jet Airways, Malaysian Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Silk Air, Spice Jet, Thai Airways, Tiger Air, Trujet |
Cargo/Charters | Blue Dart,Cathay Pacific Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Turkish Cargo |
Others | - |
Last Updated on : 19/08/2013
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