One of the most populous cities in India is Hyderabad, the capital city of Andra Pradesh. This beautiful city has great historical importance as many dynasties have ruled here from time to time. Due to the city’s historical monuments and tourist places, Hyderabad is always frequented by travelers. Along with the availability of various tourist places, it is rapidly growing as an IT center and people from all parts of the country come here seeking jobs of various kinds. The state and the central government have put in lot of effort to build the Hyderabad Airport in to an efficient international airport.

The new airport in Hyderabad is built at Shamshabad, which is just 22 km away from the city center. This makes it very convenient for passengers to reach the airport quickly and also saves time for the travelers who want to visit the city. Flights departing from here and arriving at this airport will connect you to all the parts of India. The new Shamshabad Airport is officially named as Rajeev Gandhi International Airport.

Location                       

The Hyderabad airport is placed in such a location that it gains a geographical importance in the field of aviation. From this place, one can access any part of Asia within a few hours time. People who travel long distances can take a break of couple of hours as the international flights stop here for refueling. What make the airlines choose this international airport to break their journey are the high-end technologies used here and the various top class facilities provided. Passengers are sure to feel that it’s worth a break to stop at Hyderabad.

One needs to look at the specific features of the Rajeev Gandhi International Airport to really get the feel of it. The airport in Hyderabad is operated by GMR- Hyderabad International Airport Limited, along with the Airport Authority of India and the Government of Andra Pradesh. The airport has a 1.05 million sq m of terminal area, which is fully air conditioned and technically advanced. There are 12 aero bridges and 130 CUTE check-in counters. Departure and arrival are managed at two floors for the convenience of the passengers and visitors. There are 46 immigration counters, which lend their services to the passengers. The airport has 1 runway and 60 aircraft bays. The Hyderabad airport efficiently manages about 100,000 tones of cargo every year. The terminal offers various kinds of facilities like restaurants, bars, shops, lounges, spa, conference halls and so on.

International and Domestic Airlines

The Rajeev Gandhi International Airport is well equipped to handle both domestic as well as International air traffic. There are domestic airlines like Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Spice Jet, which will take you to almost any part of India. All major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata, Nagpur, Kochi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and many other airports in the country are well connected to Hyderabad. International airlines such as Indian Airlines, British Airlines, Emirates, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Lufthansa, Thai Airways International and Malaysia Airlines connect you my parts of the world. These destinations include London, Kuala Lumpur, Jeddah, Sharjah, Kuwait, Singapore and Bangkok.