Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport sits roughly 22 kilometres south of central Hyderabad, in the Shamshabad area of Telangana, India. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Hyderabad metropolitan region and a significant hub for traffic across southern and central India. The airport opened in 2008, replacing the older Begumpet Airport, which now operates primarily for general aviation.
About Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport sits roughly 22 kilometres south of central Hyderabad, in the Shamshabad area of Telangana, India. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Hyderabad metropolitan region and a significant hub for traffic across southern and central India. The airport opened in 2008, replacing the older Begumpet Airport, which now operates primarily for general aviation.
The airport operates a single integrated terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers, with clearly separated concourses for each traffic type. Two runways oriented roughly east–west allow simultaneous independent operations, supporting 24-hour flight activity with no enforced curfew. An expansion programme to add a second terminal and increase overall capacity has been in planning and phased development stages.
Overview
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport sits roughly 22 kilometres south of central Hyderabad, in the Shamshabad area of Telangana, India. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Hyderabad metropolitan region and a significant hub for traffic across southern and central India. The airport opened in 2008, replacing the older Begumpet Airport, which now operates primarily for general aviation.
Airlines
IndiGo and Air India maintain significant operations here, treating Hyderabad as a focus city for domestic and regional routes. IndiGo in particular operates a large schedule from this airport. Major international carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Lufthansa connect Hyderabad to global hubs across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
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FAQ
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located in Hyderabad, India (Asia), at coordinates 17.240°, 78.430°.
- Its IATA code is HYD and its ICAO code is VOHS.
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport serves Hyderabad, India. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Rajiv Gandhi International 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.
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport sits at latitude 17.240° and longitude 78.430°. 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 HYD. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
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- Its address is Hyderabad, Telangana, 500409, India, the phone number is +91 40 6654 6370, the official website is http://www.hyderabad.aero/. 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.