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Kolkata Airport

Airport Code: CCU
Full Airport Name: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
Location: The airport is located 17km (11 miles) 60 minutes drive from the city center.
Time Zone: Local time is UTC/GMT +5.5 hours
Phone Number: +91 (0)33 2511 9977, +91 (0)33 511 8787
Ground Transport: Taxis are readily available and there are metro, rail and bus connections to the city center. An air-conditioned bus service is also available and taxis can be hailed through a pre-paid procedure.
Car Rental: Car rental agencies are available and companies include Avis and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available at the airport. Taking the metro to the airport requires that you take a taxi to cover the final 3 miles (about 5km).
Airport Facilities: Facilities include a post office, bureau de change, auto exchange machine, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, VIP lounge, duty free shop, newsagent/tobacconist, gift shop, first-aid facility, car rental, taxi service/rank, however the airport's facilities are outdated.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available at both the international and domestic terminals.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price)
Website: www.aai.aero/kolkata/contactus_aai.jsp

New Delhi Airport

Airport Code: DEL
Full Airport Name: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Location: The airport is located 12 miles (20km) south of Delhi.
Time Zone: GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)11 329 6535, +91 (0)11 565 2011, IGIA Customer Care Line: +91 (0)12 4337 6000, Managing Director: +91 (0)25 696579
Terminal Transfer: Shuttles run between the terminals, at 20 minute intervals, for ticketed passengers. Non-ticketed visitors can take a bus between terminals for Rs. 10.
Ground Transport: Taxis are the easiest way to get to central Delhi. Metered taxis are available but it is best to use pre-paid taxis (via the taxi counter in Arrivals). Punjab Tourism coach services are available at the arrival hall at Terminal II, traveling from the airport to Amritsar, Karnal, Ambala, Rajpura, Ludhiana and Jullandhar - the fare ranges from Rs. 175 to Rs. 500 per person, depending on the destination. There are also paid coach services available 24hrs from the airport. The bus drop-off point is located opposite Centaur Hotel, there is a 24hr shuttle service to and from Terminal 3, every 15 minutes. Coaches leave every hour and cost Rs.75 per person. Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Travel time to the city is around 30 minutes by car/taxi and 45 minutes by bus.
Car Rental: Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Avis operates from the airport, and Hertz also offers car rental from New Delhi. However, self-drive cars are not advised due to the erratic nature of Indian driving.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available at the airport but it is best to use pre-paid taxis. The Airports Authority of India offer pre-paid taxi service for arriving passengers. Approved fares for various locations are displayed at the taxi counters located inside the Arrivals halls. Pick-up points are just outside the terminals. The fare is fixed at Rs.13 for the first kilometer and Rs.7 for subsequent kilometers, with 25% extra from 11pm to 5am. Travel time to the city is about 30 minutes.
Airport Facilities: Wi-fi is enabled throughout the airport, however accessing the system requires a mobile number to which your log-in information may be sent. Money exchange facilities are available in all terminals and there are ATM facilities as well. Special needs passengers are fully catered for and assisted at each terminal, however they are advised to contact their airline in advance.There are Child Care lounges with toys and cots in all terminals. The main terminal has a 100-room hotel, as well as a large waiting area with a business center, lounges, shops, bars and restaurants.
Car Parking: Parking lots are divided into General Parking and Premium Parking. Premium is closer to the main terminal and incurs a higher daily rate. Short- and long-term parking is available. The multilevel car park has a capacity for 4300 cars.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 for international passengers. Rs. 200 for domestic passengers (Sometimes included within ticket price).
Website: www.newdelhiairport.in/traveler.aspx

Mumbai International

Airport Code: BOM
Full Airport Name: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Location: The airport is located 18 miles (29km) north of Mumbai.
Time Zone: GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)22 2615 6500, Terminal 1: +91 (0)22 2615 6600, Terminal 2: +91 (0)22 2682 9000
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals are five miles (3km) apart, which are connected by a free bus service which takes 10 - 15 minutes. Several Indian Airlines flights (especially to Goa) depart from the Internationals Terminal.
Ground Transport: Pre-paid taxis are available outside Arrivals (journey time approx 60 min).
Car Rental: Car hire, with or without a driver, can be arranged in Arrivals, however due to the erratic nature of Indian driving self-drive cars are not advised.
Airport Taxis: Pre-paid taxis are available outside Arrivals at terminals 2A and 2C. The journey time is approximately one hour to the city center of Mumbai and costs approximately Rs. 250 to Rs. 300.
Airport Facilities: ATMs and bureau de change are available in both terminals along with a number of bars, restaurants and shops. There are limited disabled facilities and travelers with special needs should advise their airline in advance. As with all Indian airports, travelers should be prepared for a certain amount of chaos; queues are long for immigration and the many security checks and endless uniformed staff stand around with no obvious purpose. The restaurants are best avoided and passengers are advised to take their own snacks.
Car Parking: Parking is available at both terminals.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price).
Website: www.csia.in

Bengaluru Airport

Airport Code: BLR
Full Airport Name: Bengaluru International Airport
Location: Devanahalli, 18 miles (29km) north of downtown Bangalore
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: +91 (0)80 6678 2425/3366, Flight Enquiry Line: +91 (0)80 6678 2251/2255
Ground Transport: Various buses, shuttles and taxis cover the 60-90 minute, 25 mile (40km) drive to the city along the Bengaluru-Hyderabad national highway (NH7). There are air-conditioned buses departing every 20 minutes.
Car Rental: Car hire, with or without a driver, can be arranged in Arrivals, however due to the erratic nature of Indian driving self-drive cars are not advised. For the intrepid Hertz and Akbar have desks in the Arrivals Hall.
Airport Taxis: There is a designated taxi area outside the Arrivals hall where official operators Meru Cabs, Easy Cabs and Karnataka Taxi are based. Taxis are metered; expect to pay around Rs. 700.
Airport Facilities: This modern airport has all the conveniences you might expect: cafes, restaurants, bureau de change, large duty free shopping outlet, baby care rooms, and even free wi-fi throughout the terminal.
Car Parking: The parking lot outside the terminal building has capacity for 2,000 cars.
Departure Tax: Rs. 1,070 for international passengers Rs. 260 for domestic passengers (usually included in the ticket price).
Website: www.bengaluruairport.com

Kochi International Airport

Airport Code: COK
Full Airport Name: Kochi International Airport (Formerly Cochin)
Location: 15 miles (25km) north of Nedumbassery. The drive takes from 45mins to an hour.
Time Zone: +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)484 261 0115
Terminal Transfer: Terminals are located within walking distance of each other.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the main terminal and there are pre-paid taxi desks in the arrivals halls of both terminals. The KSRTC bus stops outside the departures terminal and buses go to a number of areas throughout Kerala. There is no train station at the airport, however the railway line from Kanyakumari to Delhi is adjacent to the airport between Alwaye and Angamaly Railway Stations.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside Arrivals for both terminals. Cochin International Airport offers pre-paid taxis through kiosks found inside both the Domestic and International Terminals, these need to be paid in cash. Fares to Ernakulam are Rs 500 and takes approximately an hour, fares to Willington Island and Fort Kochi cost approximately Rs 650.
Airport Facilities: A 24hr ATM can be found in the car park opposite both terminals. Wi-fi is available throughout the terminal but access to an Indian mobile telephone number is needed in order to register for the service. There are a number of restaurants and snack bars as well as book shops, curio stalls and a money exchange facility.
Car Parking: Car parking facilities are available opposite the terminals.
Website: www.cochin-airport.in

Trivandrum Airport

Airport Code: TRV
Full Airport Name: Trivandrum International Airport
Location: 3.7 miles (6km) from Thiruvananthapuram
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: +91 471 2500 283
Ground Transport: There is bus service from the airport into Thiruvananthapuram.
Car Rental: There are car rental services available at the counter located in the terminal.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available outside the airport terminal.
Airport Facilities: Terminal facilities include an internet cafe, first aid station, lost and found, rest rooms and a child care room.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term parking available near the terminal.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price).
Website: airportsindia.org.in

Dabolim Airport

Airport Code: GOI
Full Airport Name: Dabolim Goa International Airport
Location: The airport is located 18 miles (about 29km) southwest of Panaji.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: Tel: +91 8325 13806
Ground Transport: Local bus services to Vasco da Gama; shuttle bus services to Panaji are available.
Car Rental: Unavailable at present.
Airport Taxis: Taxis available outside the arrivals area (approx. 30 minutes, INR 460 to Panaji).
Airport Facilities: Facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, snack shops and cafés, and baby-changing rooms.
Car Parking: Parking available for 114 vehicles, charged at INR 30/hour.
Departure Tax: Included in ticket price.
Website: aai.aero/allAirports/goa_generalinfo.jsp

Amritsar Airport

Airport Code: ATQ
Full Airport Name: Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
Location: 6.8 miles (11km) northwest of Amritsar
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: Tel: +9 (0)1 183 221 4166. Email: apdasr@aai.aero
Ground Transport: Getting to Amritsar from the airport is easiest by taxis, which are readily available from the city side of the Arrivals area. The nearest bus station is 8 miles (13km) from the airport, and there is no bus service from the airport. There is a free shuttle to the Golden Temple, and many hotels in the area operate airport shuttle services.
Car Rental: Several companies operate car rental facilities at Amritsar Airport.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside the arrivals area.
Airport Facilities: Airport facilities include duty-free shopping, medical facility, lost and found, telephones, currency exchange, and a restaurant and snack bar.
Car Parking: There is a general car park with a capacity of 500 cars. Rates are Rs 60 for four hours.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 for international passengers. Rs. 200 for domestic passengers (sometimes included within ticket price).
Website: aai.aero/allAirports/amritsar_passengerinfo.jsp

Kolkata Airport

Airport Code: CCU
Full Airport Name: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
Location: The airport is located 17km (11 miles) 60 minutes drive from the city center.
Time Zone: Local time is UTC/GMT +5.5 hours
Phone Number: +91 (0)33 2511 9977, +91 (0)33 511 8787
Ground Transport: Taxis are readily available and there are metro, rail and bus connections to the city center. An air-conditioned bus service is also available and taxis can be hailed through a pre-paid procedure.
Car Rental: Car rental agencies are available and companies include Avis and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available at the airport. Taking the metro to the airport requires that you take a taxi to cover the final 3 miles (about 5km).
Airport Facilities: Facilities include a post office, bureau de change, auto exchange machine, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, VIP lounge, duty free shop, newsagent/tobacconist, gift shop, first-aid facility, car rental, taxi service/rank, however the airport's facilities are outdated.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available at both the international and domestic terminals.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price)
Website: www.aai.aero/kolkata/contactus_aai.jsp

New Delhi Airport

Airport Code: DEL
Full Airport Name: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Location: The airport is located 12 miles (20km) south of Delhi.
Time Zone: GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)11 329 6535, +91 (0)11 565 2011, IGIA Customer Care Line: +91 (0)12 4337 6000, Managing Director: +91 (0)25 696579
Terminal Transfer: Shuttles run between the terminals, at 20 minute intervals, for ticketed passengers. Non-ticketed visitors can take a bus between terminals for Rs. 10.
Ground Transport: Taxis are the easiest way to get to central Delhi. Metered taxis are available but it is best to use pre-paid taxis (via the taxi counter in Arrivals). Punjab Tourism coach services are available at the arrival hall at Terminal II, traveling from the airport to Amritsar, Karnal, Ambala, Rajpura, Ludhiana and Jullandhar - the fare ranges from Rs. 175 to Rs. 500 per person, depending on the destination. There are also paid coach services available 24hrs from the airport. The bus drop-off point is located opposite Centaur Hotel, there is a 24hr shuttle service to and from Terminal 3, every 15 minutes. Coaches leave every hour and cost Rs.75 per person. Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Travel time to the city is around 30 minutes by car/taxi and 45 minutes by bus.
Car Rental: Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Avis operates from the airport, and Hertz also offers car rental from New Delhi. However, self-drive cars are not advised due to the erratic nature of Indian driving.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available at the airport but it is best to use pre-paid taxis. The Airports Authority of India offer pre-paid taxi service for arriving passengers. Approved fares for various locations are displayed at the taxi counters located inside the Arrivals halls. Pick-up points are just outside the terminals. The fare is fixed at Rs.13 for the first kilometer and Rs.7 for subsequent kilometers, with 25% extra from 11pm to 5am. Travel time to the city is about 30 minutes.
Airport Facilities: Wi-fi is enabled throughout the airport, however accessing the system requires a mobile number to which your log-in information may be sent. Money exchange facilities are available in all terminals and there are ATM facilities as well. Special needs passengers are fully catered for and assisted at each terminal, however they are advised to contact their airline in advance.There are Child Care lounges with toys and cots in all terminals. The main terminal has a 100-room hotel, as well as a large waiting area with a business center, lounges, shops, bars and restaurants.
Car Parking: Parking lots are divided into General Parking and Premium Parking. Premium is closer to the main terminal and incurs a higher daily rate. Short- and long-term parking is available. The multilevel car park has a capacity for 4300 cars.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 for international passengers. Rs. 200 for domestic passengers (Sometimes included within ticket price).
Website: www.newdelhiairport.in/traveler.aspx

Mumbai International

Airport Code: BOM
Full Airport Name: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Location: The airport is located 18 miles (29km) north of Mumbai.
Time Zone: GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)22 2615 6500, Terminal 1: +91 (0)22 2615 6600, Terminal 2: +91 (0)22 2682 9000
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals are five miles (3km) apart, which are connected by a free bus service which takes 10 - 15 minutes. Several Indian Airlines flights (especially to Goa) depart from the Internationals Terminal.
Ground Transport: Pre-paid taxis are available outside Arrivals (journey time approx 60 min).
Car Rental: Car hire, with or without a driver, can be arranged in Arrivals, however due to the erratic nature of Indian driving self-drive cars are not advised.
Airport Taxis: Pre-paid taxis are available outside Arrivals at terminals 2A and 2C. The journey time is approximately one hour to the city center of Mumbai and costs approximately Rs. 250 to Rs. 300.
Airport Facilities: ATMs and bureau de change are available in both terminals along with a number of bars, restaurants and shops. There are limited disabled facilities and travelers with special needs should advise their airline in advance. As with all Indian airports, travelers should be prepared for a certain amount of chaos; queues are long for immigration and the many security checks and endless uniformed staff stand around with no obvious purpose. The restaurants are best avoided and passengers are advised to take their own snacks.
Car Parking: Parking is available at both terminals.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price).
Website: www.csia.in

Bengaluru Airport

Airport Code: BLR
Full Airport Name: Bengaluru International Airport
Location: Devanahalli, 18 miles (29km) north of downtown Bangalore
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: +91 (0)80 6678 2425/3366, Flight Enquiry Line: +91 (0)80 6678 2251/2255
Ground Transport: Various buses, shuttles and taxis cover the 60-90 minute, 25 mile (40km) drive to the city along the Bengaluru-Hyderabad national highway (NH7). There are air-conditioned buses departing every 20 minutes.
Car Rental: Car hire, with or without a driver, can be arranged in Arrivals, however due to the erratic nature of Indian driving self-drive cars are not advised. For the intrepid Hertz and Akbar have desks in the Arrivals Hall.
Airport Taxis: There is a designated taxi area outside the Arrivals hall where official operators Meru Cabs, Easy Cabs and Karnataka Taxi are based. Taxis are metered; expect to pay around Rs. 700.
Airport Facilities: This modern airport has all the conveniences you might expect: cafes, restaurants, bureau de change, large duty free shopping outlet, baby care rooms, and even free wi-fi throughout the terminal.
Car Parking: The parking lot outside the terminal building has capacity for 2,000 cars.
Departure Tax: Rs. 1,070 for international passengers Rs. 260 for domestic passengers (usually included in the ticket price).
Website: www.bengaluruairport.com

Kochi International Airport

Airport Code: COK
Full Airport Name: Kochi International Airport (Formerly Cochin)
Location: 15 miles (25km) north of Nedumbassery. The drive takes from 45mins to an hour.
Time Zone: +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)484 261 0115
Terminal Transfer: Terminals are located within walking distance of each other.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the main terminal and there are pre-paid taxi desks in the arrivals halls of both terminals. The KSRTC bus stops outside the departures terminal and buses go to a number of areas throughout Kerala. There is no train station at the airport, however the railway line from Kanyakumari to Delhi is adjacent to the airport between Alwaye and Angamaly Railway Stations.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside Arrivals for both terminals. Cochin International Airport offers pre-paid taxis through kiosks found inside both the Domestic and International Terminals, these need to be paid in cash. Fares to Ernakulam are Rs 500 and takes approximately an hour, fares to Willington Island and Fort Kochi cost approximately Rs 650.
Airport Facilities: A 24hr ATM can be found in the car park opposite both terminals. Wi-fi is available throughout the terminal but access to an Indian mobile telephone number is needed in order to register for the service. There are a number of restaurants and snack bars as well as book shops, curio stalls and a money exchange facility.
Car Parking: Car parking facilities are available opposite the terminals.
Website: www.cochin-airport.in

Trivandrum Airport

Airport Code: TRV
Full Airport Name: Trivandrum International Airport
Location: 3.7 miles (6km) from Thiruvananthapuram
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: +91 471 2500 283
Ground Transport: There is bus service from the airport into Thiruvananthapuram.
Car Rental: There are car rental services available at the counter located in the terminal.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available outside the airport terminal.
Airport Facilities: Terminal facilities include an internet cafe, first aid station, lost and found, rest rooms and a child care room.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term parking available near the terminal.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price).
Website: airportsindia.org.in

Dabolim Airport

Airport Code: GOI
Full Airport Name: Dabolim Goa International Airport
Location: The airport is located 18 miles (about 29km) southwest of Panaji.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: Tel: +91 8325 13806
Ground Transport: Local bus services to Vasco da Gama; shuttle bus services to Panaji are available.
Car Rental: Unavailable at present.
Airport Taxis: Taxis available outside the arrivals area (approx. 30 minutes, INR 460 to Panaji).
Airport Facilities: Facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, snack shops and cafés, and baby-changing rooms.
Car Parking: Parking available for 114 vehicles, charged at INR 30/hour.
Departure Tax: Included in ticket price.
Website: aai.aero/allAirports/goa_generalinfo.jsp

Amritsar Airport

Airport Code: ATQ
Full Airport Name: Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
Location: 6.8 miles (11km) northwest of Amritsar
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: Tel: +9 (0)1 183 221 4166. Email: apdasr@aai.aero
Ground Transport: Getting to Amritsar from the airport is easiest by taxis, which are readily available from the city side of the Arrivals area. The nearest bus station is 8 miles (13km) from the airport, and there is no bus service from the airport. There is a free shuttle to the Golden Temple, and many hotels in the area operate airport shuttle services.
Car Rental: Several companies operate car rental facilities at Amritsar Airport.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside the arrivals area.
Airport Facilities: Airport facilities include duty-free shopping, medical facility, lost and found, telephones, currency exchange, and a restaurant and snack bar.
Car Parking: There is a general car park with a capacity of 500 cars. Rates are Rs 60 for four hours.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 for international passengers. Rs. 200 for domestic passengers (sometimes included within ticket price).
Website: aai.aero/allAirports/amritsar_passengerinfo.jsp

Kolkata Airport

Airport Code: CCU
Full Airport Name: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
Location: The airport is located 17km (11 miles) 60 minutes drive from the city center.
Time Zone: Local time is UTC/GMT +5.5 hours
Phone Number: +91 (0)33 2511 9977, +91 (0)33 511 8787
Ground Transport: Taxis are readily available and there are metro, rail and bus connections to the city center. An air-conditioned bus service is also available and taxis can be hailed through a pre-paid procedure.
Car Rental: Car rental agencies are available and companies include Avis and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available at the airport. Taking the metro to the airport requires that you take a taxi to cover the final 3 miles (about 5km).
Airport Facilities: Facilities include a post office, bureau de change, auto exchange machine, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, VIP lounge, duty free shop, newsagent/tobacconist, gift shop, first-aid facility, car rental, taxi service/rank, however the airport's facilities are outdated.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available at both the international and domestic terminals.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price)
Website: www.aai.aero/kolkata/contactus_aai.jsp

New Delhi Airport

Airport Code: DEL
Full Airport Name: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Location: The airport is located 12 miles (20km) south of Delhi.
Time Zone: GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)11 329 6535, +91 (0)11 565 2011, IGIA Customer Care Line: +91 (0)12 4337 6000, Managing Director: +91 (0)25 696579
Terminal Transfer: Shuttles run between the terminals, at 20 minute intervals, for ticketed passengers. Non-ticketed visitors can take a bus between terminals for Rs. 10.
Ground Transport: Taxis are the easiest way to get to central Delhi. Metered taxis are available but it is best to use pre-paid taxis (via the taxi counter in Arrivals). Punjab Tourism coach services are available at the arrival hall at Terminal II, traveling from the airport to Amritsar, Karnal, Ambala, Rajpura, Ludhiana and Jullandhar - the fare ranges from Rs. 175 to Rs. 500 per person, depending on the destination. There are also paid coach services available 24hrs from the airport. The bus drop-off point is located opposite Centaur Hotel, there is a 24hr shuttle service to and from Terminal 3, every 15 minutes. Coaches leave every hour and cost Rs.75 per person. Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Travel time to the city is around 30 minutes by car/taxi and 45 minutes by bus.
Car Rental: Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Avis operates from the airport, and Hertz also offers car rental from New Delhi. However, self-drive cars are not advised due to the erratic nature of Indian driving.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available at the airport but it is best to use pre-paid taxis. The Airports Authority of India offer pre-paid taxi service for arriving passengers. Approved fares for various locations are displayed at the taxi counters located inside the Arrivals halls. Pick-up points are just outside the terminals. The fare is fixed at Rs.13 for the first kilometer and Rs.7 for subsequent kilometers, with 25% extra from 11pm to 5am. Travel time to the city is about 30 minutes.
Airport Facilities: Wi-fi is enabled throughout the airport, however accessing the system requires a mobile number to which your log-in information may be sent. Money exchange facilities are available in all terminals and there are ATM facilities as well. Special needs passengers are fully catered for and assisted at each terminal, however they are advised to contact their airline in advance.There are Child Care lounges with toys and cots in all terminals. The main terminal has a 100-room hotel, as well as a large waiting area with a business center, lounges, shops, bars and restaurants.
Car Parking: Parking lots are divided into General Parking and Premium Parking. Premium is closer to the main terminal and incurs a higher daily rate. Short- and long-term parking is available. The multilevel car park has a capacity for 4300 cars.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 for international passengers. Rs. 200 for domestic passengers (Sometimes included within ticket price).
Website: www.newdelhiairport.in/traveler.aspx

Mumbai International

Airport Code: BOM
Full Airport Name: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Location: The airport is located 18 miles (29km) north of Mumbai.
Time Zone: GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)22 2615 6500, Terminal 1: +91 (0)22 2615 6600, Terminal 2: +91 (0)22 2682 9000
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals are five miles (3km) apart, which are connected by a free bus service which takes 10 - 15 minutes. Several Indian Airlines flights (especially to Goa) depart from the Internationals Terminal.
Ground Transport: Pre-paid taxis are available outside Arrivals (journey time approx 60 min).
Car Rental: Car hire, with or without a driver, can be arranged in Arrivals, however due to the erratic nature of Indian driving self-drive cars are not advised.
Airport Taxis: Pre-paid taxis are available outside Arrivals at terminals 2A and 2C. The journey time is approximately one hour to the city center of Mumbai and costs approximately Rs. 250 to Rs. 300.
Airport Facilities: ATMs and bureau de change are available in both terminals along with a number of bars, restaurants and shops. There are limited disabled facilities and travelers with special needs should advise their airline in advance. As with all Indian airports, travelers should be prepared for a certain amount of chaos; queues are long for immigration and the many security checks and endless uniformed staff stand around with no obvious purpose. The restaurants are best avoided and passengers are advised to take their own snacks.
Car Parking: Parking is available at both terminals.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price).
Website: www.csia.in

Bengaluru Airport

Airport Code: BLR
Full Airport Name: Bengaluru International Airport
Location: Devanahalli, 18 miles (29km) north of downtown Bangalore
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: +91 (0)80 6678 2425/3366, Flight Enquiry Line: +91 (0)80 6678 2251/2255
Ground Transport: Various buses, shuttles and taxis cover the 60-90 minute, 25 mile (40km) drive to the city along the Bengaluru-Hyderabad national highway (NH7). There are air-conditioned buses departing every 20 minutes.
Car Rental: Car hire, with or without a driver, can be arranged in Arrivals, however due to the erratic nature of Indian driving self-drive cars are not advised. For the intrepid Hertz and Akbar have desks in the Arrivals Hall.
Airport Taxis: There is a designated taxi area outside the Arrivals hall where official operators Meru Cabs, Easy Cabs and Karnataka Taxi are based. Taxis are metered; expect to pay around Rs. 700.
Airport Facilities: This modern airport has all the conveniences you might expect: cafes, restaurants, bureau de change, large duty free shopping outlet, baby care rooms, and even free wi-fi throughout the terminal.
Car Parking: The parking lot outside the terminal building has capacity for 2,000 cars.
Departure Tax: Rs. 1,070 for international passengers Rs. 260 for domestic passengers (usually included in the ticket price).
Website: www.bengaluruairport.com

Kochi International Airport

Airport Code: COK
Full Airport Name: Kochi International Airport (Formerly Cochin)
Location: 15 miles (25km) north of Nedumbassery. The drive takes from 45mins to an hour.
Time Zone: +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)484 261 0115
Terminal Transfer: Terminals are located within walking distance of each other.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the main terminal and there are pre-paid taxi desks in the arrivals halls of both terminals. The KSRTC bus stops outside the departures terminal and buses go to a number of areas throughout Kerala. There is no train station at the airport, however the railway line from Kanyakumari to Delhi is adjacent to the airport between Alwaye and Angamaly Railway Stations.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside Arrivals for both terminals. Cochin International Airport offers pre-paid taxis through kiosks found inside both the Domestic and International Terminals, these need to be paid in cash. Fares to Ernakulam are Rs 500 and takes approximately an hour, fares to Willington Island and Fort Kochi cost approximately Rs 650.
Airport Facilities: A 24hr ATM can be found in the car park opposite both terminals. Wi-fi is available throughout the terminal but access to an Indian mobile telephone number is needed in order to register for the service. There are a number of restaurants and snack bars as well as book shops, curio stalls and a money exchange facility.
Car Parking: Car parking facilities are available opposite the terminals.
Website: www.cochin-airport.in

Trivandrum Airport

Airport Code: TRV
Full Airport Name: Trivandrum International Airport
Location: 3.7 miles (6km) from Thiruvananthapuram
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: +91 471 2500 283
Ground Transport: There is bus service from the airport into Thiruvananthapuram.
Car Rental: There are car rental services available at the counter located in the terminal.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available outside the airport terminal.
Airport Facilities: Terminal facilities include an internet cafe, first aid station, lost and found, rest rooms and a child care room.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term parking available near the terminal.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price).
Website: airportsindia.org.in

Dabolim Airport

Airport Code: GOI
Full Airport Name: Dabolim Goa International Airport
Location: The airport is located 18 miles (about 29km) southwest of Panaji.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: Tel: +91 8325 13806
Ground Transport: Local bus services to Vasco da Gama; shuttle bus services to Panaji are available.
Car Rental: Unavailable at present.
Airport Taxis: Taxis available outside the arrivals area (approx. 30 minutes, INR 460 to Panaji).
Airport Facilities: Facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, snack shops and cafés, and baby-changing rooms.
Car Parking: Parking available for 114 vehicles, charged at INR 30/hour.
Departure Tax: Included in ticket price.
Website: aai.aero/allAirports/goa_generalinfo.jsp

Amritsar Airport

Airport Code: ATQ
Full Airport Name: Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
Location: 6.8 miles (11km) northwest of Amritsar
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: Tel: +9 (0)1 183 221 4166. Email: apdasr@aai.aero
Ground Transport: Getting to Amritsar from the airport is easiest by taxis, which are readily available from the city side of the Arrivals area. The nearest bus station is 8 miles (13km) from the airport, and there is no bus service from the airport. There is a free shuttle to the Golden Temple, and many hotels in the area operate airport shuttle services.
Car Rental: Several companies operate car rental facilities at Amritsar Airport.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside the arrivals area.
Airport Facilities: Airport facilities include duty-free shopping, medical facility, lost and found, telephones, currency exchange, and a restaurant and snack bar.
Car Parking: There is a general car park with a capacity of 500 cars. Rates are Rs 60 for four hours.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 for international passengers. Rs. 200 for domestic passengers (sometimes included within ticket price).
Website: aai.aero/allAirports/amritsar_passengerinfo.jsp

Kolkata Airport

Airport Code: CCU
Full Airport Name: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
Location: The airport is located 17km (11 miles) 60 minutes drive from the city center.
Time Zone: Local time is UTC/GMT +5.5 hours
Phone Number: +91 (0)33 2511 9977, +91 (0)33 511 8787
Ground Transport: Taxis are readily available and there are metro, rail and bus connections to the city center. An air-conditioned bus service is also available and taxis can be hailed through a pre-paid procedure.
Car Rental: Car rental agencies are available and companies include Avis and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available at the airport. Taking the metro to the airport requires that you take a taxi to cover the final 3 miles (about 5km).
Airport Facilities: Facilities include a post office, bureau de change, auto exchange machine, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, VIP lounge, duty free shop, newsagent/tobacconist, gift shop, first-aid facility, car rental, taxi service/rank, however the airport's facilities are outdated.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available at both the international and domestic terminals.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price)
Website: www.aai.aero/kolkata/contactus_aai.jsp

New Delhi Airport

Airport Code: DEL
Full Airport Name: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Location: The airport is located 12 miles (20km) south of Delhi.
Time Zone: GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)11 329 6535, +91 (0)11 565 2011, IGIA Customer Care Line: +91 (0)12 4337 6000, Managing Director: +91 (0)25 696579
Terminal Transfer: Shuttles run between the terminals, at 20 minute intervals, for ticketed passengers. Non-ticketed visitors can take a bus between terminals for Rs. 10.
Ground Transport: Taxis are the easiest way to get to central Delhi. Metered taxis are available but it is best to use pre-paid taxis (via the taxi counter in Arrivals). Punjab Tourism coach services are available at the arrival hall at Terminal II, traveling from the airport to Amritsar, Karnal, Ambala, Rajpura, Ludhiana and Jullandhar - the fare ranges from Rs. 175 to Rs. 500 per person, depending on the destination. There are also paid coach services available 24hrs from the airport. The bus drop-off point is located opposite Centaur Hotel, there is a 24hr shuttle service to and from Terminal 3, every 15 minutes. Coaches leave every hour and cost Rs.75 per person. Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Travel time to the city is around 30 minutes by car/taxi and 45 minutes by bus.
Car Rental: Car hire (with driver) can be arranged in the Arrivals Hall. Avis operates from the airport, and Hertz also offers car rental from New Delhi. However, self-drive cars are not advised due to the erratic nature of Indian driving.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available at the airport but it is best to use pre-paid taxis. The Airports Authority of India offer pre-paid taxi service for arriving passengers. Approved fares for various locations are displayed at the taxi counters located inside the Arrivals halls. Pick-up points are just outside the terminals. The fare is fixed at Rs.13 for the first kilometer and Rs.7 for subsequent kilometers, with 25% extra from 11pm to 5am. Travel time to the city is about 30 minutes.
Airport Facilities: Wi-fi is enabled throughout the airport, however accessing the system requires a mobile number to which your log-in information may be sent. Money exchange facilities are available in all terminals and there are ATM facilities as well. Special needs passengers are fully catered for and assisted at each terminal, however they are advised to contact their airline in advance.There are Child Care lounges with toys and cots in all terminals. The main terminal has a 100-room hotel, as well as a large waiting area with a business center, lounges, shops, bars and restaurants.
Car Parking: Parking lots are divided into General Parking and Premium Parking. Premium is closer to the main terminal and incurs a higher daily rate. Short- and long-term parking is available. The multilevel car park has a capacity for 4300 cars.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 for international passengers. Rs. 200 for domestic passengers (Sometimes included within ticket price).
Website: www.newdelhiairport.in/traveler.aspx

Mumbai International

Airport Code: BOM
Full Airport Name: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Location: The airport is located 18 miles (29km) north of Mumbai.
Time Zone: GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)22 2615 6500, Terminal 1: +91 (0)22 2615 6600, Terminal 2: +91 (0)22 2682 9000
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals are five miles (3km) apart, which are connected by a free bus service which takes 10 - 15 minutes. Several Indian Airlines flights (especially to Goa) depart from the Internationals Terminal.
Ground Transport: Pre-paid taxis are available outside Arrivals (journey time approx 60 min).
Car Rental: Car hire, with or without a driver, can be arranged in Arrivals, however due to the erratic nature of Indian driving self-drive cars are not advised.
Airport Taxis: Pre-paid taxis are available outside Arrivals at terminals 2A and 2C. The journey time is approximately one hour to the city center of Mumbai and costs approximately Rs. 250 to Rs. 300.
Airport Facilities: ATMs and bureau de change are available in both terminals along with a number of bars, restaurants and shops. There are limited disabled facilities and travelers with special needs should advise their airline in advance. As with all Indian airports, travelers should be prepared for a certain amount of chaos; queues are long for immigration and the many security checks and endless uniformed staff stand around with no obvious purpose. The restaurants are best avoided and passengers are advised to take their own snacks.
Car Parking: Parking is available at both terminals.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price).
Website: www.csia.in

Bengaluru Airport

Airport Code: BLR
Full Airport Name: Bengaluru International Airport
Location: Devanahalli, 18 miles (29km) north of downtown Bangalore
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: +91 (0)80 6678 2425/3366, Flight Enquiry Line: +91 (0)80 6678 2251/2255
Ground Transport: Various buses, shuttles and taxis cover the 60-90 minute, 25 mile (40km) drive to the city along the Bengaluru-Hyderabad national highway (NH7). There are air-conditioned buses departing every 20 minutes.
Car Rental: Car hire, with or without a driver, can be arranged in Arrivals, however due to the erratic nature of Indian driving self-drive cars are not advised. For the intrepid Hertz and Akbar have desks in the Arrivals Hall.
Airport Taxis: There is a designated taxi area outside the Arrivals hall where official operators Meru Cabs, Easy Cabs and Karnataka Taxi are based. Taxis are metered; expect to pay around Rs. 700.
Airport Facilities: This modern airport has all the conveniences you might expect: cafes, restaurants, bureau de change, large duty free shopping outlet, baby care rooms, and even free wi-fi throughout the terminal.
Car Parking: The parking lot outside the terminal building has capacity for 2,000 cars.
Departure Tax: Rs. 1,070 for international passengers Rs. 260 for domestic passengers (usually included in the ticket price).
Website: www.bengaluruairport.com

Kochi International Airport

Airport Code: COK
Full Airport Name: Kochi International Airport (Formerly Cochin)
Location: 15 miles (25km) north of Nedumbassery. The drive takes from 45mins to an hour.
Time Zone: +5.5.
Phone Number: +91 (0)484 261 0115
Terminal Transfer: Terminals are located within walking distance of each other.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the main terminal and there are pre-paid taxi desks in the arrivals halls of both terminals. The KSRTC bus stops outside the departures terminal and buses go to a number of areas throughout Kerala. There is no train station at the airport, however the railway line from Kanyakumari to Delhi is adjacent to the airport between Alwaye and Angamaly Railway Stations.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside Arrivals for both terminals. Cochin International Airport offers pre-paid taxis through kiosks found inside both the Domestic and International Terminals, these need to be paid in cash. Fares to Ernakulam are Rs 500 and takes approximately an hour, fares to Willington Island and Fort Kochi cost approximately Rs 650.
Airport Facilities: A 24hr ATM can be found in the car park opposite both terminals. Wi-fi is available throughout the terminal but access to an Indian mobile telephone number is needed in order to register for the service. There are a number of restaurants and snack bars as well as book shops, curio stalls and a money exchange facility.
Car Parking: Car parking facilities are available opposite the terminals.
Website: www.cochin-airport.in

Trivandrum Airport

Airport Code: TRV
Full Airport Name: Trivandrum International Airport
Location: 3.7 miles (6km) from Thiruvananthapuram
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: +91 471 2500 283
Ground Transport: There is bus service from the airport into Thiruvananthapuram.
Car Rental: There are car rental services available at the counter located in the terminal.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available outside the airport terminal.
Airport Facilities: Terminal facilities include an internet cafe, first aid station, lost and found, rest rooms and a child care room.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term parking available near the terminal.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 (usually included in ticket price).
Website: airportsindia.org.in

Dabolim Airport

Airport Code: GOI
Full Airport Name: Dabolim Goa International Airport
Location: The airport is located 18 miles (about 29km) southwest of Panaji.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +5.5.
Phone Number: Tel: +91 8325 13806
Ground Transport: Local bus services to Vasco da Gama; shuttle bus services to Panaji are available.
Car Rental: Unavailable at present.
Airport Taxis: Taxis available outside the arrivals area (approx. 30 minutes, INR 460 to Panaji).
Airport Facilities: Facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, snack shops and cafés, and baby-changing rooms.
Car Parking: Parking available for 114 vehicles, charged at INR 30/hour.
Departure Tax: Included in ticket price.
Website: aai.aero/allAirports/goa_generalinfo.jsp

Amritsar Airport

Airport Code: ATQ
Full Airport Name: Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
Location: 6.8 miles (11km) northwest of Amritsar
Time Zone: GMT +5.5
Phone Number: Tel: +9 (0)1 183 221 4166. Email: apdasr@aai.aero
Ground Transport: Getting to Amritsar from the airport is easiest by taxis, which are readily available from the city side of the Arrivals area. The nearest bus station is 8 miles (13km) from the airport, and there is no bus service from the airport. There is a free shuttle to the Golden Temple, and many hotels in the area operate airport shuttle services.
Car Rental: Several companies operate car rental facilities at Amritsar Airport.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside the arrivals area.
Airport Facilities: Airport facilities include duty-free shopping, medical facility, lost and found, telephones, currency exchange, and a restaurant and snack bar.
Car Parking: There is a general car park with a capacity of 500 cars. Rates are Rs 60 for four hours.
Departure Tax: Rs. 750 for international passengers. Rs. 200 for domestic passengers (sometimes included within ticket price).
Website: aai.aero/allAirports/amritsar_passengerinfo.jsp