Popular Airport | Hangzhou Xiaoshan Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4444 Km |
Bus
If you want to get to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from Hyderabad, you can wait at Pushpak Airport Liner stops going to the airport. The four routes are, Route A1- Hyderabad Airport to Secunderabad via LB Nagar, Route A2- Hyderabad Airport to Secunderabad via Secretariat, Route B2- Hyderabad Airport to Paryatak Bhavan via Rajbhavan - AC Guards, and Route B1- Hyderabad Airport to JNTU via Malaysian Township. If your flight is between 24.00-05.00, check out their timetable as some buses do not operate during those hours. The fares start from INR 210, and you can purchase tickets directly from the driver.
Taxi
There are numerous taxi companies in the Hyderabad city center that you can use as a transportation method to reach Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. There are several different kinds of taxis, such as pre-paid taxis, she-cabs, Uber, and Ola, for this reason, the pricing changes according to several factors. Between 23.00-05.00 a surcharge is also applied, so beware of that. Although the prices change, they generally start from INR 600, with different payment options. You can always ask a related person in the hotel you are staying at to arrange a taxi to go to the airport.
Rental Car
In the Hyderabad city center, you can find many options for rental cars. Rental cars are great, especially if you want to get around the city and later use it as transportation to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. You can find several options, from luxury vehicles to economical ones, but the prices start from 40-50 USD per day. Before you rent a car, make sure that you can leave the car at the airport, otherwise, you may encounter problems.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are highly popular among locals, as well as tourists who want to get around the Hyderabad city center without getting stuck in traffic. Prices may vary but generally start from INR 2-3, and while it is wise for inner-city transportation, considering you are traveling with baggage, it is not the best option for transportation to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. It is one of the most affordable options, so if you are traveling alone, without a carry-on, it is a good option. Otherwise, you should opt for other options, as even if it is affordable, baggage generally costs extra.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel shuttles are the most popular option among families and larger groups that travel with carry-ons. If this is the case for you, it is advised that you should search for hotels that provide shuttle services from and to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The prices differ between hotels, some even apply no-charge policies for airport shuttles. But keep in mind that you share your flight times with related personnel beforehand, so you would not encounter any problems.
Airport buses and taxis that can take you from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to Hangzhou city center within the shortest time will be waiting for you just outside of the terminal building. If you are looking for a more comfortable alternative for transportation, you can try car rental companies located at the terminal. No matter which transportation option you choose, you will be in the city center in about 1 hour.
Transportation from the airport to the city center is very easy with airport buses. With these buses, you can go to Hangzhou city center, Zheijang or Jiangsu from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport. After you buy your ticket from sales office located inside the terminal building, you should head to Tiyuchan Road and take the bus that goes to Hangzhou city center. Airport buses leave the airport every 15-30 minutes for Hangzhou. The most popular stations for the airport bus are Chengzhan Train Station and Marco Polo Hotel in the city center. Besides airport buses, you can prefer shuttle buses that go from the airport to Hangzhou in one hour.
If you are going to use the taxi option in order to go to Hangzhou city center from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, you will have to pay approximately 100-160 Chinese Yuan. If you prefer airport taxi that serves within Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, you will travel in a cheaper way. As the prices of airport taxis are not variable, you can go to Hangzhou with airport taxi and you can know exact amount that you will pay.
If you prefer domestic car brands of China while you rent a car from the car rental companies inside the airport, it will cost less. With the car that you rent in Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, you can go to Hangzhou city center in 35-40 minutes. This may take less if you use “Airport Road” between the airport and the city center.