India: Andhra Pradesh
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 06-Sep-12Hyderabad - Rajiv Gandhi (HYD):
Location: 25 km/19 miles S of the city center.
Airport Overview: One ultra-modern terminal for both domestic and international flights.
By Taxi: Always available at the terminal. INR 15 per km. To the city center INR 350-400. A pre-paid taxi desk is in the terminal. Easy Cabs +91 40 43434343 & Meru +91 40 44224422.
By Autorickshaw: To the city centre ~INR 65.
| By Bus: | |
|---|---|
| General: | Air-conditioned Aero Express Buses run from the airport on several different routes. Cost: INR 150 one way on all routes. |
| To Secundrabad: | Route: Runs close to Keyes High School in Secundrabad. Timings: Buses run every 30 mins or so. |
| To LB Nagar: | Runs to LB Nagar (Near X Roads). |
| To Begumpet: | Runs to Begumpet (Hotel Katriya). |
| To Mehdipatnam: | Route: Runs close to entrance of Sarojini Devi Hospital & NMDC. Timings: Buses run every 30 mins or so. |
| To Secreteriat: | Runs to Secretariat (near Andhra Pradesh Tourism Office). |
| To Charminar: | Route: Runs close to Quli Qutub Shah Stadium, opposite City College. Timings: Buses run every 30 mins or so. |
| To Greenlands: | Route: Runs close to Ground floor, Paryatak Bhavan. Timings: Buses run every 30 mins or so. |
| To Kukatpally: | Runs to Kukatpally (near JNTU 2nd Gate). |
| To Hi-Tech City: | Runs to Hitech City (near Shilparamam). |
Rental Cars: AVIS +1800 11 2525 or +91 40 6060 2847, Budget +91 040 6603700 or 701 & HERTZ +91 9963998833.
Car Parking: Available at both terminals. Cars INR 50, cycles INR 5 per stay.
Currency Services: ATM/cash machines available as is a Bureau de Change.
Airport Hotel: Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel is under construction at the airport.
Notes: There are hotel booking desks in arrivals. This new airport has now opened and serves all flights from Hyderabad. Begumpet airport is permanently closed to Airline traffic.
Website: www.hyderabadairport.com
Updated Jan10 PMKV
Puttaparthi (PUT):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles from the Prashanti Nilayam Ashram.
By Taxi: Pre-paid taxis are available.
By Bus: There is a courtesy bus from the airport which runs directly to the Ashram accommodation office.
Note: The Airport was built to allow easy access to the Ashram, and so is closed during summer season (April to June) when the Swami is absent from Puttaparthy.
Updated Sep06 www
Tirupati (TIR):
Location: 14 km/9 Miles E of the city centre.
By Taxi: Pre-paid taxi desk in the terminal.
Notes: ATM/Cash machine reported to be available.
Airport Tel No: +91 8574 75334.
Updated Sep06 www
Visakhapatnam/Vizag (VTZ):
Location: 8 km/5 Miles W of the city centre.
By Taxi: Available.
Car Parking: Cars INR 25, 2-wheelers INR 10.
Note: A new runway and terminal building have now opened, allowing international flights.
Airport Tel No: +91 891 2518960 or +91 944 1887240.
Updated Dec09www
