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India's aviation sector handles over 400 million passengers annually. Whether you're a frequent flyer or first-time traveller, knowing what to expect at the country's busiest airports saves time and stress.
1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL)
Annual passengers: ~73 million | Terminals: T1, T2, T3
- T1: Domestic budget carriers (IndiGo, SpiceJet domestic)
- T3: International + domestic premium (Air India, Vistara, some IndiGo)
- Getting there: Airport Express Metro (fastest, 20 min from New Delhi), cabs, prepaid taxis
- Pro tip: Allow 3 hours for T3 international, 2 hours for domestic
- €š Read our full Delhi Airport Guide
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM)
Annual passengers: ~52 million | Terminals: T1, T2
- T1: Most domestic flights
- T2: International + some domestic
- Getting there: Western Express Highway, metro (under expansion), cabs
- Pro tip: Traffic to Mumbai airport is notorious. Leave extra time (45-90 min from South Mumbai)
- €š Read our full Mumbai Airport Guide
3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore (BLR)
Annual passengers: ~37 million | Terminals: T1, T2
- T2: Modern terminal opened 2022. International + domestic
- Getting there: Kia metro line (fastest), Vayu Vajra buses, cabs
- Pro tip: Airport is 40 km from city. Budget 90 minutes by road. Metro is 50 minutes.
- €š Read our full Bangalore Airport Guide
4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD)
Annual passengers: ~25 million | Terminals: 1 (integrated)
- Modern, efficient airport with consistently high ratings
- Getting there: Pushpak buses, cabs (~24 km from city center)
- Pro tip: One of India's best-managed airports. Less crowding than Delhi/Mumbai.
- €š Read our full Hyderabad Airport Guide
5. Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Annual passengers: ~23 million | Terminals: T1, T4 (international)
- T1: Domestic flights
- Getting there: Chennai Metro (direct station), suburban rail, cabs
- Pro tip: Metro connection makes this one of India's best-connected airports.
- €š Read our full Chennai Airport Guide
6. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (CCU)
Annual passengers: ~22 million | Terminals: Integrated
- Recently renovated with modern facilities
- Getting there: Cabs, buses (~17 km from city center)
- Pro tip: Durga Puja season (October) is extremely busy. Plan extra time.
- €š Read our full Kolkata Airport Guide
7. Cochin International Airport, Kochi (COK)
Annual passengers: ~10 million | Terminals: T1 (domestic), T3 (international)
- World's first fully solar-powered airport
- Getting there: Kochi Metro (connects to Aluva), cabs
- Pro tip: Gateway to Kerala backwaters and Munnar hill station.
- €š Read our full Kochi Airport Guide
8. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad (AMD)
Annual passengers: ~12 million | Terminals: T1, T2
- Just 9 km from city center - €š one of India's most convenient airports
- Getting there: BRTS bus, cabs
- Pro tip: Close proximity to city means less travel time. Great for day trips.
- €š Read our full Ahmedabad Airport Guide
9. Pune Airport (PNQ)
Annual passengers: ~11 million | Terminals: Civil enclave
- Shared with Indian Air Force - €š a civil enclave
- Getting there: Just 10 km from city center via cabs
- Pro tip: Limited runway hours due to military sharing. Some flights may be rescheduled.
- €š Read our full Pune Airport Guide
10. Goa's Manohar International Airport (GOX)
Annual passengers: ~9 million | Terminals: 1
- New airport at Mopa, replacing Dabolim as primary
- Getting there: Cabs, prepaid taxis (~45 km from Panjim)
- Pro tip: New airport is farther from South Goa beaches. Plan transport accordingly.
- €š Read our full Goa Airport Guide
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