Rajiv Gandhi International Airport serves Hyderabad, the City of Pearls. Located at Shamshabad in South Hyderabad, this airport spans over 5,500 acres, making it the largest airport by area in India. It is the main hub for commercial flights, catering to both domestic and international travelers.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is just 10.3 km from Godrej Regal Pavilion, located at Rajendra Nagar.

The airport opened on March 23rd, 2008, replacing the Begumpet Airport. It is the fourth busiest airport in India and operates under the code HYD. Named after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the airport is managed by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd.

Key Features of Rajiv Gandhi Airport

• Fuel farm
• Two maintenance areas
• Aviation training facilities
• Large solar power plant
• Operations center
• Repair zones

Airport Layout and Capacity

The airport covers 2,200 hectares, with 810 hectares allocated for current operations. The rest is reserved for future expansion. It has handled:

• 150,000 tonnes of cargo
• 25 million passengers (before expansion)

The airport features:

• 2 runways
• 1 passenger terminal
• 1 cargo terminal

Runways at Hyderabad Airport

• Runway 09R/27L – 13,980 ft × 200 ft (A380 compatible)
• Runway 09L/27R – 12,162 ft × 148 ft

Parking Aprons

• Passenger terminal apron (north and south side)
• MRO apron
• Cargo apron

The terminal includes 10 baggage claim belts: 7 for domestic and 3 for international flights.

Originally built to handle 12 million passengers over 1.26 million sq ft, the terminal was expanded in 2023 to 2,950,580 sq ft, increasing capacity to 40 million passengers.

Extended Terminal Features

• Contact stands
• Domestic-to-Domestic (D-D) transfer area
• 3 ATRS machines
• 12 departure gates
• 56 domestic bus departure gates
• Arrival facilities
• 44 passenger boarding aero bridges
• 1 screening machine

Additional passenger conveniences include:

• 14 kiosks for self check-in
• 10 baggage claim belts
• 20 immigration counters
• 87 check-in desks

Airport Terminals

• Terminal 1: Domestic flights (Air India, SpiceJet, etc.)
• Terminal 2: International flights connecting Hyderabad globally

How to Reach Rajiv Gandhi Airport

1. Bus: Aero Express buses provide non-stop airport shuttle services from Secunderabad, Secretariat, Masab Tank, etc.
2. Taxi: Widely used for quicker, direct travel to the airport.
3. Train: Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station is 34 km away; reachable in about 45 minutes via airport road.

Airport Awards

• Ranked among the world’s top 5 airports for Service Quality
• Winner of the Center for Asia Pacific Aviation Award (2009)

Amenities at Rajiv Gandhi Airport

• Prayer Rooms
• Showers
• Lost and Found Office
• Free Medical Services
• Spa
• ATMs and Cash Machines
• Smoking Rooms
• Car Rental Services
• Free Wheelchairs and Trolleys
• Child Care Rooms
• Currency Exchange
• E-Tourist VISA
• Luggage Area

Real Estate Impact – Godrej Regal Pavilion

The development of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has led to a real estate boom in surrounding areas. One of the prominent projects is Godrej Regal Pavilion, a luxury gated community located nearby in Rajendra Nagar.

The project covers over 13 acres and includes 9 towers housing more than 2,000 units. The apartments come in 2, 3, 3.5, and 4 BHK configurations with sizes ranging from 1300 sq ft to 2900 sq ft. With the airport's proximity and growing infrastructure, investing in this project offers high returns and premium lifestyle benefits.