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Popular Airport

Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1182 Km

Transportation to Airport from Kolkata City Center

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport

You can get on a train or bus for travelling to the airport from Kolkata city center. If you rent a car, you can travel to the airport more comfortably. Taxi is also much more comfortable compared to the means of public transportation. Whichever transportation option you choose, you should not forget that traffic throughout India can be very busy and you can lose a lot of time on the road.

In addition, since many local people know Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport as Dum Dum Airport, which is the first name of the airport, it may be a good idea to ask somebody the way or use this name if you need any help about the route.

Taxi

You can comfortably travel to the airport by getting on a taxi in the city center. You should agree with the driver about the fare in advance and bargain if possible. Your hotel can also find a reliable taxi for you.

Car Rental

You can rent a car in the city center. While making this decision, you should keep in mind that the traffic is always very heavy in India and many drivers don’t obey the traffic rules. You can rent a car with a driver.

You should follow the VIP road in order to get to the airport with the car you have rented. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the airport by car under normal traffic conditions.

Bus

There are a few different bus routes departing from the city center and carrying passengers to the airport. It takes 1 hour to get to the airport by bus.

Train

Since Kolkata Suburban Railway has a station at the airport, you can easily get to the airport from the city center by train. The travel lasts about 1 hour. However, you should remember that the trains can be very crowded.

Airport Information

The first name of the airport is Dum Dum Airport and it is still mentioned with this name by the local people. Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport, which is located 17 kilometers of the city center, is the 5th busiest airport of India. Although 90% of the flights are domestic flights, there are two separate lounges belonging to the Air India and Jet Airways companies at the airport where international flights are also organized. There is also a grocery store at the airport having a few eating and drinking areas.

Transportation to Hyderabad City Center from Airport

Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Airport

Transportation from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Hyderabad City Center

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (IATA: HYD) is located 24 kilometers from the city of Hyderabad, in the state of Telangana, India. The airport spreads over 2,200 hectares of land, serving both domestic and international travelers with two runways and an integrated terminal. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has a total of 83 parking bays, 96 check-in desks, and 19 self-check-in kiosks while providing facilities like three public lounges and three VIP lounges, a parking lot, ATMs, prayer rooms, an exchange office, rental car counters, and more. 

Bus

Pushpak Airport Liner buses specifically have routes from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to different parts of Hyderabad. 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. These buses operate from 05.00 till midnight and can be found outside of the terminal. The fares start from INR 210, depending on the stop you are departing and you can purchase tickets from the Pushpak counter or directly on the bus.

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest way to commute from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Hyderabad, and numerous options of taxis are available at the airport, from radio taxis to pre-paid taxis, she-cabs, which are specifically for women, and of course Uber and Ola where you can share rides as well. Prices may vary depending on the company, and time as a 25% surcharge is applied between 23.00 to 05.00 but the starting price is generally INR 580-600. 

Rental Car

There are two counters of rental car companies, which are ONE Car and  Srinivasa Rent-A-Cab, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Meanwhile, if you want to rent a luxury car, there is one company, 4 Wheel Travels, providing its services at their respective counter at the airport. A rental car is generally convenient for passengers who want to use it both as a method of transportation from the airport and to get around the city center as well. Although the prices may vary according to several factors, prices start from 45 USD per day.

Auto Rickshaw

Auto Rickshaws are ideal to reach the Hyderabad city center from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, as they are suitable for shorter distances, are more affordable, and can navigate through narrow streets as well.  Auto rickshaws are located outside the airport, but if you are traveling with many pieces of baggage, you should skip this option. Fares start from INR 15-20 and prices may vary as at midnight a surcharge is applied.

Hotel Shuttles

While booking a hotel, you can ask whether they provide services like a hotel shuttle to pick you up from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. There are hotels that provide such services, sometimes free of charge and sometimes for a fee, but considering you arrive at the airport with baggage, it is wise to benefit from this service. Also, these kinds of services are great for large groups and families. 

Weather in Hyderabad

DayMin - Max
FridayMin 22ºC - Max 29ºC
SaturdayMin 20ºC - Max 31ºC
SundayMin 19ºC - Max 30ºC
MondayMin 19ºC - Max 30ºC
TuesdayMin 21ºC - Max 27ºC

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