DELHI

Full Airport Name

(New Delhi) Indira Gandhi International Airport

Address

Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi 110 037, India

Airport Code

DEL

Country Code

91

Telephone

(0)11 2567 5126 (Terminal 1) or (0)11 2565 2011/21 (Terminal 2)

Fax

(0)11 2567 5444 (Terminal 1) or (0)11 2565 2030 (Terminal 2)

E-mail

apdigia@nde.vsnl.net.in

Website

http://www.airportsindia.org.in/

Number of Terminals

2

Time Zone

GMT + 5.5

Location

The airport is located 23km (14 miles) south of New Delhi

Transfer Between Terminals

The International Terminal (Terminal 2) is about 5km (3 miles) away from the Domestic Terminal (Terminal 1) at Palam. There is a free transfer shuttle between the terminals. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air India also operate a free shuttle running 24 hours; information counters are situated in the Arrivals areas of both terminals.

Car Parking

Car parking is available at both terminals. There are two car parks at Terminal 2 (premium and standard parking); a premium car park is also situated outside Terminal 1 (hall B). Free transfer is provided between Terminal 2 and the car park.

Car Hire

Car hire is available from Nitin Transport Company outside the customs halls at both terminals; however, there is no facility for hiring self-drive cars at the airport, as these are not generally available in India.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Delhi Traffic Police pre-paid taxi booths, located in the Arrivals areas of both terminals, issue vouchers for travel to the city; travellers should retain the receipt until reaching the desired destination and then hand it to the driver. Metered taxis and auto rickshaws are also available. Bus: Buses run from the Arrivals area of Terminal 2 to central Delhi via Terminal 1 24 hours a day (journey time: 50 minutes). A railway reservations desk is located in the Arrivals area of Terminal 2 for passengers wanting to connect with the railway. Coach: An air-conditioned coach service is available; bookings and information is available in the Arrivals hall of Terminal 2.

Information and Help Desks

There are information counters in both terminals. An Airport Manager Office is located at both terminals for 24 hour information and assistance.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Banks, bureau de change facilities, a post office and credit-card operated Internet kiosks are provided at both terminals. Eating and drinking: There are snack bars and restaurants in Arrivals and Departures areas. Shopping: There are duty-free shops in both the Arrivals and Departures lounges. The Terminal 2 transit lounge has duty-free and speciality shops. Luggage: There is a left-luggage facility at the premium car park area near Terminal 2 and the standard car park opposite Terminal 1. A baggage wrapping service is available in Terminal 2. Lost property is at the Airport Manager Offices in both terminals. Other facilities: There is a pharmacy in the International Terminal and medical units in both terminals, manned by a doctor 24-hours a day. Resting rooms and baby care rooms are available at both terminals.

Conference and Business Facilities

Executive lounges with business facilities are located in Terminal 1 halls A and B. The Maharaja Lounge is situated in transit area of Terminal 2; other lounges are available. Conference and banqueting facilities are available at the Centaur Hotel (tel: (0)11 565 2223), is situated near Terminal 2.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

Toilets and ambulift facilities for disabled travellers are available; passengers should request any special assistance when booking their tickets. There is a special parking area for disabled travellers.

Hotels

The Centaur Hotel (tel: (0)11 565 2223) is located on site, 1km (0.5 mile) from Terminal 2. Nearby hotels include the Radisson Hotel New Delhi, Taj Palace Hotel, Hotel Vasant Continental, Hotel Ashok, Le Meridien Delhi, The Oberoi New Delhi, The Imperial, Ambassador Hotel and The Taj Mahal Hotel, all within 15km (9 miles) of the airport. Hotels and travel agents can arrange airport transfer by taxi (book in advance

MUMBAI

Full Airport Name

(Mumbai) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Address

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai 400 099, India

Airport Code

BOM

Country Code

91

Telephone

(0)22 2682 9000

Fax

(0)22 615 6031 or 6202

E-mail

authapd@bom4.vsnl.net.in

Website

www.airportsindia.org.in

Number of Terminals

2

Time Zone

GMT + 5.5

Location

The airport terminals are located 26-30km (16-19 miles) north of Mumbai

Transfer Between Terminals

The airport terminals are spread over two different locations 4km (2.5 miles) apart in the north of Mumbai. Terminal 2 is located at Sahar, and deals with international flights. Terminal 1, which deals with domestic flights only, is located at Santa Cruz. Free inter-terminal coach services transfer passengers between the terminals.

Driving Directions

The airport is well signposted from Mumbai.

Car Parking

Car parking is available at both terminals. There are some 1,220 spaces at Terminal 2 and 780 spaces at the Terminal 1, with premium and standard car parks available at both terminals.

Car Hire

Car hire companies are operated by private agencies and can be found in the Arrivals halls of both terminals.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Pre-paid taxis, metered taxis and motor rickshaws are available at the airport (journey time to the city centre: 90-180 minutes). Bus: Buses are also available, with a city bus service to Mumbai and a pre-paid coach service to destinations in the southern states available. Intercity coach services can be booked in the Arrivals areas of Terminal 2. Rail: A railway reservation counter is also situated in Terminal 2, for connections to the metro rail system; trains run to he nearby airport Mumbai CST Terminus (formerly known as the Victoria Terminus) and Churchgate for connections to Mumbai and destinations throughout India.

Information and Help Desks

A meet and greet counter is located in Terminal 1B. There are also tourist information counters.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Telecommunications centres, offering telephones, fax, Internet and photocopying, are located in both terminals. There are also telephones, hotel reservation counters, bureaux de change, ATMs and postal services throughout both terminals. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, snack bars, tea, cold drinks and coffee vending booths, bars, ice cream and chocolate shops. Shopping: Duty-free is available in Terminal 2. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available in both terminals. Other facilities: These include first aid and medical services, child care rooms and special snoozer chairs.

Conference and Business Facilities

There is a business centre and executive lounges in the Departures areas of both terminals. Airlines provide business class lounges and there is a designated executive lounge. There are also extensive conference and banqueting and business facilities available at the nearby Leela Kempinski Hotel (tel: (0)22 5691 1213; website: www.theleela.com).

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

There are lifts between floors, as well as disabled toilets and disabled parking at the airport. Wheelchairs are also available from the airlines on request; passengers requiring special assistance should inform the airline prior to travel. Free assistance to disabled passengers is available.

Hotels

The Leela Kempinski Hotel (tel: (0)22 5691 1213; website: www.theleela.com) is 1.5km (1 mile) from Terminal 2 and 7km (4 miles) from Terminal 1. The hotel runs a shuttle service to/from the airport. Other nearby hotels with a courtesy shuttle service include the Orchid Ecotel Hotel, the Midland Hotel Mumbai, Marriot Executive Apartments, Renaissance Mumbai, Holiday Inn Bombay, Sun-n-Sand Hotel Mumbai and the Best Western Emerald. Accommodation can be booked at the airport; passengers can also arrange to be picked up and taken to their destination.

BANGALORE

Full Airport Name

Bangalore International Airport

Address

Airport Road, Bangalore, India

Airport Code

BLR

Country Code

91

Telephone

(80) 528 8460 or 527 7944

Fax

None

E-mail

None

Website

www.thebangaloreairport.net

Number of Terminals

2

Time Zone

GMT + 5.5

Location

The airport is located 11km (7 miles) southeast of Bangalore.

Airport News

The airport is also known as HAL Airport. It is the third busiest airport in India and handles over 7 million passengers a year, with an average of 300 flights a day. A new international airport is currently under construction, slated for completion in 2008. For more information visit www.bialairport.com

Transfer Between Terminals

The two terminals are within walking distance of each other.

Driving Directions

The airport is on Airport Road, just off the Airport-Varthur Road.

Car Parking

There are two car parks at the airport, one in front of each terminal. Between them they offer 1,000 parking spaces.

Car Hire

There are no car hire companies at the airport. Avis have a desk at the Oberoi (tel: (80) 255 85869) and Hertz have one at the Kaveri Service Station on Airport Road (tel: (80) 51151385).

Public Transport

Road: Bus: A city bus serves the airport. Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours a day. The journey to the city centre takes about 30 minutes (longer in rush hour). An inter-state bus service is also available round the clock. Many hotels arrange pick up at the airport for their guests.

Information and Help Desks

A Tourism Information Centre is located in the arrivals hall of the domestic terminal.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Bank, post office, foreign exchange and telephones are all available at the airport.
Eating and drinking: Café, snack bars and restaurants are available.
Shopping: Shops selling books and local handicrafts can be found in both terminals. Duty-free shopping is also available in the international terminal.
Luggage: Lost and found office and trolleys.
Other facilities: There is a childcare room and a hotel reservation desk. The HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum is located nearby on Airport-Varthur Road.

Conference and Business Facilities

The HAL Convention Centre on Airport-Varthur Road (tel: (80) 529 8341) is available for seminars and conferences. Most of the big hotels in town also have meeting and conference facilities.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

Wheelchairs are available on request. Travellers requiring special assistance should contact their airline prior to departure.

Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport. The following hotels are located within a 10km (6 miles) radius: Hotel Ashok (tel: (80) 226 9462), Taj Residency (tel: (80) 558 4444), Oberoi (tel: (80) 558 5858), Windsor Manor (tel: (80) 226 9898), Le Meridien (tel: (80) 226 2233), Ramkrishna Comfort (tel: (80) 222 5152), the Leela Palace Kempinski Hotel (tel: (80) 2521 1234) and Woodlands (tel: (80) 222 5111).

CHENNAI

Full Airport Name

Chennai Madras (Meenambakkam) International Airport

Address

Tirisulam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Airport Code

MAA

Country Code

91

Telephone

(044) 2234 1971 (domestic terminal) or (044) 2234 0551 (international terminal)

Fax

None

E-mail

None

Website

www.airportsindia.org.in

Number of Terminals

2 - Kamaraj Terminal (domestic) and Anna Terminal (international)

Time Zone

GMT + 5.5

Location

The airport is located at Tirisulam, 17km (10.5 miles) south of Chennai

Transfer Between Terminals

The two terminals are next to each other within the terminal building.

Driving Directions

It is relatively easy to drive from the city to the airport or the other way. Take the GST Road leading southwest from the city or northeast from the airport and then just follow the signs.

Car Parking

There are 500 parking spaces outside of the terminal building.

Car Hire

Car hire counters are located in the arrivals area. Several local companies, including Aviation Express, are represented at the airport.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminals. Pre-paid taxis are the most commonly used means by international travellers heading for Chennai city. They can be booked from a counter in the arrivals area of the terminal buildings. Autorickshaws are also available. Bus: There is a bus stop outside the airport gate. Bus 18A departs frequently for the centre of the city. The journey takes around 45 minutes. Rail: Train: There is a suburban railway station just outside the airport, called Tirusulam. Trains to Fort George Station and Egmore Station run every 20-40 minutes from early morning until late in the evening.

Information and Help Desks

Information desks are available in both terminals.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Foreign exchange counters are available in both departure and arrival areas. Indian Bank ATMs are available in the domestic terminal. Internet access and video phones for conference calls are available at the airport's communication centre. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants in both terminals as well as in the building linking them. There are also snack bars and vending machines for snacks, drinks and newspapers. Shopping: There are duty-free shops, several gift shops, a book store and newsagents at the airport. A pharmacy is located in the domestic terminal. Luggage: Luggage trolleys are available free of charge. Queries about lost luggage can be directed to the airport information desks or to the airlines. Other facilities: A medical facility is available. Free mineral water is available for travellers through designated water coolers in both terminals. The airport also has dormitory accommodation and retiring rooms available for transit passengers.

Conference and Business Facilities

An executive lounge is available, and the airport's communication centre provides Internet access and video phones for conference calls.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

The airport offers special assistance, reserved parking spaces and specially adjusted rest spaces and toilets for physically disabled travellers. The airport also has an ambulift facility to aid with boarding and disembarkation.

Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport. Radisson Hotel Chennai (tel: (044) 2231 0101) is a deluxe business hotel located 3km (2 miles) from the airport. Hotel Mars (tel: (044) 2264 1523/211/286) is a cheaper hotel that is also located 3km (2 miles) from the airport.

KOLKATA

Full Airport Name

Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

Address

Kolkata 700052, India

Airport Code

CCU

Country Code

91

Telephone

(033) 511 9977

Fax

(033) 511 9266

E-mail

Via the airport's website

Website

www.calcuttaairport.com

Number of Terminals

2 passenger terminals – international and domestic

Time Zone

GMT + 5.5

Location

The airport is located at Dum Dum, 18km (11 miles) to the northeast of the city

Transfer Between Terminals

There is no covered walkway between the terminals.

Driving Directions

To get to the city from the airport, take the Jessore Road towards the south first and then the Belgachhiya Road and follow signs to the city. The distance is about 18km (11 miles).

Car Parking

The two parking lots have 250 parking spaces each. Both short-term and long-term parking is available.

Car Hire

Car hire counters are located in the arrivals area. Avis, along with several local car hire companies, offers car hire at the airport.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminals. Pre-paid taxis can be booked from a counter in the arrivals area. Bus: Buses between the airport and the city centre run every 10-15 minutes from early morning until around 2200 in the evening. Rail: Train: The city's circular railway operates between Dum Dum station near the airport and Princep Ghat near Strand Road. Trains run every 15 minutes during peak hours and hourly at other times. Metro: The Metro Railway runs between Dum Dum near the airport and the city centre every 10-15 minutes from early morning until around 2200 in the evening. Buses go via the Dum Dum train and metro stations.

Information and Help Desks

Information desks are available in both terminals.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are banks and bureaux de change in the terminals. A post office is also available. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, cafes and snack bars in both terminal buildings. Shopping: There are duty-free shops and newsagents in both terminals. Gift shops selling handicraft items are available in the international terminal. Luggage:.Luggage trolleys are available free of charge. Queries about lost luggage can be directed to the information desk in the arrivals hall or to the airlines. Other facilities: Child care rooms are available in the terminal buildings. A medical service offering first aid and dealing with minor emergencies is also available.

Conference and Business Facilities

There are no conference or business facilities at the airport.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

Facilities are basic. The airport has wheelchairs available for use by physically disabled travellers. Airport staff are available to offer assistance.

Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport. MBD Airport Hotel (tel: (033) 2511 9111) is located 1km (0.6 miles) from the airport. The North Star Hotel (tel: (033) 2551 4171) is located 3.5km (2 miles) from the airport.

TRIVANDRUM

Full Airport Name

The airport is located 5km (3 miles) from Thiruvananthapuram (formerly Trivandrum), the capital of Kerala

Airport News

Work has started on a completely new third terminal. This terminal will be devoted exclusively to international flights.

Driving Directions

The airport is located just 5km (3 miles) to the southwest from central Thiruvananthapuram, and there are plenty of signs along the main road heading out to the airport.

Car Parking

Both short- and long-term parking is available at the airport.

Car Hire

A number of local car hire companies offer cars with drivers or self drive at the airport.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Taxis and autorickshaws are available outside the terminals. Pre-paid taxis are also available, to be booked at a counter in the arrivals areas of the terminal buildings. Bus: There is a city bus service running quite frequently between the airport and the city bus terminal at East Fort, near the Padmanabha Swamy temple.

Information and Help Desks

Information desks are available in both terminals.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: A post office and a bank are available in the arrivals area of the international terminal. There is also a bank branch in the departures area. Internet access is available in the international terminal. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants in the departure area of the international terminal as well as snack bars and tea and coffee vending machines. Shopping: There is a duty-free shop in the departure area of the international terminal. Shops selling books, gift items and mobile phones are available in both terminals. Luggage:.There is lost and found office in the international terminal. Other facilities: A medical facility is available. The airport has dormitory accommodation and retiring rooms available for transit passengers.

Conference and Business Facilities

There are no business or conference facilities at the airport, but Internet access is available in the international terminal.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

The airport offers special assistance and wheelchairs to physically disabled travellers.

Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport. Hotel Lucia (tel: 471 463 443), Hotel South Park (tel: 471 333 333) and Hotel Horrison (tel: 471 326 888) are all located around 7km (4.5 miles) from the airport.