Airport

JAI Jaipur International Airport

Jaipur International Airport (JAI) serves Jaipur, about 11 km south of Jaipur. 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.

IATAJAI
ICAOVIJP
ServesJaipur
From centre11 km
Non-stop9
Airlines10
TimezoneAsia/Calcutta
Elevation385 m

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The airport in numbers

Jaipur International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Jaipur International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 496,770 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 5.4M in 2018.

Passengers / year
496,770
as of 2022
Peak traffic
5.4M
in 2018
Elevation
385 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports Authority of India
Passengers per year, 2010–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Jaipur International Airport to Jaipur

The airport is about 11 km south of Jaipur, about 23 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: ₹228–₹362.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~16 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~23 min₹228–₹362
Private transfer~23 minfixed upfront
Car rental~23 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Jaipur International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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

Route network

Where you can fly from Jaipur International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 9 destinations, operated by 10 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: IndiGo Airlines · Air India Limited · Air Sahara · Jet Airways · Air India Express · Spicejet · Oman Air · Etihad Airways · Go Air · Air Arabia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Jaipur 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 Jaipur International Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Jaipur International Airport to the centre of Jaipur?
Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. The airport is about 11 km south of Jaipur, about 23 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Jaipur International Airport to Jaipur?
Roughly ₹228–₹362 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Jaipur 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 Jaipur International Airport to Jaipur?
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 Jaipur 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 Jaipur International Airport?
About 9 destinations, including Mumbai, Delhi, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi. 10 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 Jaipur 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 Jaipur International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Jaipur 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