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HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) serves Hyderabad, about 17 km south of Hyderabad. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAHYD
ICAOVOHS
ServesHyderabad
From centre17 km
Non-stop32
Airlines20
Elevation617 m

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The airport in numbers

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Rajiv Gandhi International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 19M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 23M in 2018.

Passengers / year
19M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
23M
in 2018
Elevation
617 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Malaysia Airports
Passengers per year, 2010–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Hyderabad

The airport is about 17 km south of Hyderabad, about 36 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone. Estimated fare to the centre: ₹335–₹532.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~25 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~36 min₹335–₹532
Private transfer~36 minfixed upfront
Car rental~36 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₹335–₹532 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hyderabad ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 32 destinations, operated by 20 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Spicejet · IndiGo Airlines · Air India Limited · Jet Airways · Air Sahara · Saudi Arabian Airlines · Fly Dubai · Air Arabia · Malaysia Airlines · SilkAir

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Hyderabad shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to the centre of Hyderabad?
Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. The airport is about 17 km south of Hyderabad, about 36 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Hyderabad?
Roughly ₹335–₹532 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport?
Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone.
What's the cheapest way from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Hyderabad?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.
Can I get from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport?
About 32 destinations, including Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Madras. 20 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Rajiv Gandhi International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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