Raja Bhoj Airport
Raja Bhoj International Airport is the main air gateway for Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, and serves both local residents and visitors arriving for government, business, education, and regional tourism. Identified by IATA code BHO and ICAO code VABP, it is classified as a large airport and offers a practical arrival point for reaching the city without a long overland transfer. The airport operates in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, so travelers connecting from abroad should keep India Standard Time in mind when planning onward journeys, hotel check-ins, and ground transport.
About Raja Bhoj Airport
Raja Bhoj International Airport is the main air gateway for Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, and serves both local residents and visitors arriving for government, business, education, and regional tourism. Identified by IATA code BHO and ICAO code VABP, it is classified as a large airport and offers a practical arrival point for reaching the city without a long overland transfer. The airport operates in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, so travelers connecting from abroad should keep India Standard Time in mind when planning onward journeys, hotel check-ins, and ground transport.
Overview
Raja Bhoj International Airport is the main air gateway for Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, and serves both local residents and visitors arriving for government, business, education, and regional tourism. Identified by IATA code BHO and ICAO code VABP, it is classified as a large airport and offers a practical arrival point for reaching the city without a long overland transfer. The airport operates in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, so travelers connecting from abroad should keep India Standard Time in mind when planning onward journeys, hotel check-ins, and ground transport.
What Travelers Should Know
- The airport sits at an elevation of 1,711 feet (522 m), a useful detail for aviation enthusiasts and anyone checking operational conditions.
- Raja Bhoj International Airport has one runway: 12/30.
- The runway is 9,022 feet long, with an asphalt surface and lighting for operations in low-light conditions.
- Because it primarily serves Bhopal, the airport is a convenient base for accessing the city center and nearby parts of central India.
- Official airport information is published by the Airports Authority of India at aai.aero/allAirports/bhopal_generalinfo.jsp.
Why It Matters for Your Trip
For most travelers, the airport’s value is its straightforward role as Bhopal’s principal aviation hub: it is large enough to handle regular scheduled traffic while still being easy to understand compared with the biggest metro airports in India. That makes arrivals and departures feel more manageable, especially if you are coordinating a same-day city transfer, an early morning flight, or a short business visit. Before flying, it is sensible to recheck timings, terminal guidance, and local transport arrangements through the official airport page, especially during seasonal weather shifts or busy travel periods.
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FAQ
Raja Bhoj Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Raja Bhoj Airport is located in Bhopal, India (Asia), at coordinates 23.280°, 77.340°.
- Its IATA code is BHO and its ICAO code is VABP.
- Raja Bhoj Airport serves Bhopal, India. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Raja Bhoj Airport operates on Asia/Kolkata local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Raja Bhoj Airport sits at latitude 23.280° and longitude 77.340°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BHO. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BHO is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BHO on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462036, India, the phone number is +91 755 264 6001, the official website is https://www.bhopalairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in India. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.