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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Departures from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) at a glance
- 168flights a day5th busiest of 98 airports
- 61routes from here
- 5airlines
- 02:30 – 22:30first and last
Collected between 27 September 2026 and 25 October 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) is at Shamshabad, Hyderabad. It is run by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), a company the operator says is owned 74% by the GMR Group, 13% by the Airports Authority of India and 13% by the Government of Telangana. The airport opened on 14 March 2008, and the operator says it handled over 30 million passengers in the financial year 2025-26.
The airport has one terminal. DigiYatra face-recognition entry is live for domestic passengers, and Pushpak Airport Liner buses run between the airport and the city.
The terminal at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
The operator's frequently asked questions page says the airport has had one terminal since 28 November 2022, and its master plan calls the building an integrated Passenger Terminal Building. The operator asks domestic passengers to arrive 120 minutes before departure, and international passengers 180 minutes before.
The operator lists check-in counters, self-baggage-drop units and self-check-in kiosks for passengers travelling with cabin baggage alone.
DigiYatra at Hyderabad airport
DigiYatra is a face-recognition, paperless process for terminal entry and security, introduced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and run by the DigiYatra Foundation. The operator's DigiYatra page, updated on 11 June 2026, says the service is live for domestic passengers at the airport and lists the departure gates where DigiYatra boarding passes are accepted. You need to be enrolled through the DigiYatra app first, and gate lists change, so check the app and the operator's DigiYatra page before you go.
Identity documents and security screening
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) publishes the list of photo identity documents accepted at terminal entry, carried in original with a valid ticket. A passport, Aadhaar or m-Aadhaar, a voter photo identity card and a driving licence are among those on the CISF list. A passenger on an international flight carries a passport.
The CISF list says an infant or minor travelling with a parent or guardian who holds valid identity proof does not need a separate document, while an unaccompanied minor does. Airlines may ask for more, so check with yours. Foreign nationals should ask their airline which document it accepts for a domestic flight.
In cabin baggage, the CISF restricted-articles list allows liquids, aerosols and gels in containers of up to 100 ml each, packed in one clear, resealable one-litre plastic bag; medicine or an inhaler accompanied by a prescription, and baby food, are exceptions. Under a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) circular of 11 November 2025, power banks and spare batteries go in hand baggage, not in the overhead bin, and may not be used or charged during the flight. Check your airline's own rule before you fly, including any limit on battery size or the number you can carry.
Getting to and from Hyderabad airport
The ways to and from the airport that the operator lists are buses, taxis, app cabs and hire cars.
Pushpak Airport Liner buses
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) runs the Pushpak Airport Liner between the airport and the city, and the operator describes the Pushpak buses as electric. TGSRTC lists these routes, with timings for each on its Pushpak timings page:
| Route | City end | Some of the stops on the way, from TGSRTC's timings page |
|---|---|---|
| AA | Secunderabad | Secretariat, Afzalgunj, Nampally, Bahadurpura, Aramghar |
| AC | Jubilee Bus Station | Yathri Nivas, Paryatak Bhavan, Care Hospital, Aramghar |
| AJ | Miyapur X Roads | Shilparamam, Mind Space, Gachibowli and other stops |
| AK | Lingampally | Allwyn X Roads, Kondapur, Kothaguda, Gachibowli |
| AL | Jubilee Bus Station | Tarnaka, Uppal, L B Nagar, Pahadi Sharief |
TGSRTC and APSRTC district buses also serve the airport, according to the operator.
Taxis, app cabs and hire cars
Pickup points differ by service, so check the zone before you walk out of arrivals. The operator lists these, among others:
| Service | Operators | Pickup point |
|---|---|---|
| Radio taxi | Alyte, Sky Cabs | Arrival Ramp and Carpark Zone D |
| Airport Taxi (airport passengers only) | Uber, Mega Cabs | Arrival Ramp, Pillars 4 to 6 |
| App cab | Uber | Carpark Zones D1 and D2 |
| App cab | Rapido | Carpark Zones D3 and D4 |
| App cab | Ola | Carpark Zones D6 and D7 |
| Prepaid taxi | Counter service, fares set by destination through the Hyderabad Traffic Police | Carpark Zone E |
| Car rental | One Car Rental, Srinivasa Rent-A-Cab, Smaat Prive | Arrival Ramp |
A transport help desk is near Aero Plaza in the car park area. Buddy Mobility Care offers help for wheelchair users and older passengers.
Parking and drop-off
The operator's Park N Fly zone is at E9 and E10, and its parking page lists valet parking and parking for two-wheelers, private and commercial four-wheelers, and coaches and buses. Ramp parking is for quick pick-up and drop-off: the first part is free, and the operator says vehicles left beyond 15 minutes are towed away. FASTag lanes give quicker entry and a cashless exit.
The operator sells visitor entry tickets for domestic departures and for international and domestic arrivals.
Metro plans for the airport
After a state review on 29 September 2024, the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited website described a Phase II corridor from Nagole to Shamshabad, with an underground station at the airport, and gave no date for construction to start. Separately, on 6 May 2026 the Government of Telangana said it had asked the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs to approve Phase II of the Hyderabad Metro, and described a corridor from the airport to Bharat Future City as a proposed Phase III.
Facilities at the airport
Lounges
Encalm runs the lounges the operator lists. For domestic departures, the Encalm Lounge is on Level E, airside; for international departures there is an Encalm Lounge on Level E, airside, and Encalm Prive on the mezzanine floor, airside. The operator lists hot meals and drinks, showers, free Wi-Fi, charging points, newspapers and magazines, head and shoulder massage, and foot reflexology.
Medical help and prayer rooms
The Apollo Medical Center, run with Apollo Hospitals, is on Level B and open 24 hours a day, every day. The operator lists satellite medical centres at domestic arrivals and domestic departures, and ambulances and defibrillators on site.
The operator lists a multi-faith prayer room at domestic departures and another at international departures. The domestic one is on Level E beside the domestic Encalm Lounge, at the domestic-to-domestic transfer area, and the international one is on Level E at the international transfer area.
Other facilities
- Wi-Fi: free for two hours, according to the operator.
- Left luggage: Tuckit self-service digital lockers at the terminal, opened by scanning a code or at a touchscreen, and booked for the length of time you choose.
- Rest: the Airport Lodge at the Public Transport Center rents dormitory beds for 6, 12 or 24 hours and rooms for 12 or 24 hours, with a free shuttle to the terminal.
- Reduced mobility: separate entry lanes, priority security lanes, dedicated washrooms, a buggy service after security, and paid wheelchair and porter services.
- Families: baby-care rooms, baby strollers and children's play areas.
- Also listed: a yoga room, smoking zones, cash machines, currency exchange, baggage wrapping, lost and found, and a virtual helpdesk.
Airlines and destinations from Hyderabad
Airlines recorded on direct domestic flights from Hyderabad are IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and Star Air. Check the airline's own schedule before you book.
Some places have more than one airport, and each airport has its own route page. For Mumbai they are Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport; for the Delhi area, Indira Gandhi International Airport and Noida International Airport; and for Goa, Dabolim and Manohar International Airport at Mopa.
Direct domestic flights recorded from Hyderabad go to:
Entry permits for Sri Vijaya Puram and Sikkim
Flights to Sri Vijaya Puram, and to Bagdogra for travellers going on to Sikkim, lead to areas with entry permit rules. Check the rule for your nationality before you book.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Sri Vijaya Puram)
The Andaman and Nicobar Administration's Restricted Area Permit (RAP) notice is about foreign nationals. It says they do not need an RAP to visit the 29 islands excluded from the permit regime, and that 11 further islands are exempt for day visits, valid to 31 December 2027. Nationals of Afghanistan, China (including Hong Kong and Macau) and Pakistan, and foreign nationals of origin in those countries, still need an RAP granted after prior approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and are refused entry without one.
The same notice says Myanmar citizens need an RAP for Mayabunder and Diglipur, that reserved forests, wildlife sanctuaries and tribal reserves need separate approval, and that any other island, or any purpose other than tourism, needs an RAP in advance. Indian citizens should check the rule for their visit with the Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
Sikkim, from Bagdogra
The Government of Sikkim says foreign nationals need a Restricted Area Permit for all of Sikkim, with citizens of Bhutan exempt, and that Overseas Citizen of India cardholders need one too. The state says an Inner Line Permit is issued first to foreign nationals at Indian missions, the Sikkim Tourism offices in New Delhi and Kolkata, and the district magistrates' offices at Darjeeling, Siliguri and Rangpo. Nationals of Pakistan, Nigeria, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Myanmar need prior approval from the MHA and the Ministry of External Affairs.
Indian citizens need no Restricted Area Permit for Sikkim, but the state requires a Protected Area Permit from Indian and foreign nationals alike for its border and protected areas. For an Indian citizen's permit, the state accepts an Indian passport, a voter identity card, an Indian driving licence or a Central or State Government identity document as proof of nationality, with two passport-sized photographs. The state says an Aadhaar card is not accepted as proof of nationality, so bring one of the other documents.
Delays, cancellations and your rights
The DGCA's Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 3, Series M, Part IV, Revision 4, dated 25 January 2023 and in force from 15 February 2023, sets what airlines provide when flights are delayed or cancelled, or when a passenger is denied boarding. When a delay is expected to reach two hours or more on a flight with a block time of up to 2.5 hours, three hours or more on a flight of 2.5 to 5 hours, or four hours or more on a longer flight, the airline provides meals and refreshments to passengers who checked in on time. When a flight is cancelled, the airline offers an alternate flight or a refund; passengers who were not told in time are offered either an alternate flight, or compensation under the DGCA's rules on top of a full refund.
The CAR does not require compensation where a cancellation or delay is caused by weather, air traffic control, security risks or other causes beyond the airline's control. You can complain to the airline directly, file a grievance on the Air Sewa app or portal, or go to a statutory body or court.
Questions about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How early should I get to Hyderabad airport for a domestic flight?
The operator asks domestic passengers to arrive 120 minutes before departure. Check your airline's own check-in deadline as well.
Is there a lounge for domestic passengers at Hyderabad airport?
Yes. The Encalm Lounge for domestic departures is on Level E, airside.
Can I use DigiYatra at Hyderabad airport?
The operator says DigiYatra is live for domestic passengers. You need to be enrolled through the DigiYatra app first, so check the app for who can enrol; the operator's DigiYatra page lists the departure gates that accept DigiYatra boarding passes.
How do I get from Hyderabad airport to Secunderabad by bus?
Pushpak Airport Liner route AA runs between the airport and Secunderabad, via Secretariat, Afzalgunj, Nampally, Bahadurpura and Aramghar. TGSRTC publishes the timings.
Does Hyderabad airport have left-luggage lockers?
Yes. Tuckit self-service lockers are at the terminal, booked for the time you need.