Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
About Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
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.
Terminals & Runways
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.
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
- Where is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport?
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located in Hyderabad, India (Asia), at coordinates 17.240°, 78.430°.
- What is the airport code for Rajiv Gandhi International Airport?
- Its IATA code is HYD and its ICAO code is VOHS.
- What time zone is HYD in?
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport operates on Asia/Kolkata local time.