Hyderabad Airport Guide

The prestigious Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad in Hyderabad stands as a proud emblem of India’s new age infrastructure and a classic example of what public private partnership can accomplish. The synergies generated in this alliance have created a landmark institution that is sure to bring prosperity to the region in the times to come.

Address:Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad - 501 218, Andhra Pradesh

Website and Telephone: http://www.hyderabad.aero/ (+91-40-66764000)

Time Zone:GMT+5:30

Airport Information: The sprawling Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is a fine blend of world’s best airport facilities and eco-friendly design. With 60 aircraft bays, 12 aero bridges and a vast terminal spread over 105,000 sq metres the airport has a capacity of nearly 40 million passengers annually and is undoubtedly one of the preferred stop-over points for every airline. Heaving with operational excellence, the airport promises a safe, secure experience with state of the art aviation infrastructure.

Immigration Counters: There are in all 46 immigration counters with 23 for departure, 22 for Arrival and 1 counter for in–transit purposes. With 130 check-in counters and 16 self-check in (counters for passengers carrying only cabin luggage); the airport has employed the CUTE (Common Use Terminal Equipment) technology as part of its queue management strategy. By enabling automated check-ins, it has effectively handled the challenge of managing large crowds at airports.

Airport Connectivity
Bus: The airport is conveniently connected to and from most parts of the city. Aeroexpress, the airport’s shuttle service runs safe and secure, round the clock, non-stop AC coaches between the airport and different parts of the city. One can check out the schedule of this service on the airport’s website. The city bus service also ensures a regular and comparatively cheaper connection.

Cab: Leading radio cab service providers run cab service to and from the airport. To travel in comfort, passengers can easily hire these cabs from the airport to travel across the city and pay as per the meter reading.

Car Hire: Two professional car rental agencies - Hertz and Budget offer car hire services at the airport for the convenience of passengers arriving at the airport. You can also rent a car from these operators on their website in advance. Route maps to different parts of the city are available at the airport’s website.

Car Parking: A safe, well maintained and quality parking service with a capacity of accommodating over 3000 vehicles is available at the RGIA airport. Valet parking service is available at the departure level only.

Lounges & Spa: The RGIA scores over other airports when it comes to entertainment and leisure facilities. Thirteen business class lounges offer services like business centre, baggage hold, limousine, gymnasium and shower and massage facilities for a world class experience. There are VIP Lounges at the Departure, Arrival and Remote Gates for those who want a little bit of exclusivity. These lounges fulfil a latent demand amongst customers to unwind and freshen up in a comfortable environment. There are nearly 28 spa rooms with attached dress areas along with nap and shower facility for in-transit passengers.

Food & Beverage: Popular food outlets such as KFC, Mc Donalds, Pizza Hut amongst other international brands at the Airport dish out a sumptuous array of food and beverages.

Medical Care: Emergency medical care facilities are offered by Apollo Hospitals at the airport. Equipped with 17 beds along with a round the clock pharmacy, passengers can avail immediate medical care the Hyderabad Airport under the supervision of trained medics.

Shopping: For some last minute shopping the airport has sprawling duty free shopping area which has been developed by the consortium of Nuance - Shoppers’ Stop. In addition, travellers can shop for variety of books, unique collectibles, ethnic and contemporary items, handicrafts and even pearls and gems which the city is globally renowned for.

Business facilities: Business travellers can avail the services of a business centre that offers meeting facilities, secretarial services, high speed photocopying, faxing, printing & internet kiosks and wi-fi facilities.

Money, Banking, Postal and Telecommunications: Ample ATM machines are located at both arrival and departure terminals and in the parking area. Travelex India Private Limited has set up a counter at the airport for the convenience of passengers desiring foreign currency exchange services. While Weizmann Forex Ltd offers money exchange services at the airport. One can conveniently utilise the postal and telephony services available at the airport.

Airport Hotels: Located just 5 minutes from the airport is the famous Novotel Airport Hotel. With its 305 spacious rooms including suites and luxury rooms the hotel has convention rooms, high speed broadband facility, trendy restaurants, classy bars, swimming pools, spa, sprawling fitness centres and all other executive amenities desired by discerning business and leisure travellers. The Novotel hotel and the Taj hotel have their booking counters at the airport.

Other Services: Secure Baggage wrap services, lost and found, left luggage facility are also offered for the convenience of passengers at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Passengers seeking information can approach the GMR Help Desk Counters positioned at both the Arrival and Departure terminals as well as in the Airport Village area.

Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the airport premises, terminal buildings, vehicle parking.