Your complete airport companion
Airport Guide
Terminal maps, lounge access, best food, transport and insider secrets for the world's top airports โ so every journey starts and ends perfectly.
50Airports covered
25International airports
25Indian airports
6Continents
๐ Top 25 International Airports
DXB
Dubai International
๐ TerminalsT1 (budget/regional), T2 (flydubai), T3 (Emirates hub)
๐ก Key TipsT3 is enormous โ allow 45 min to walk gates. Connections under 90 min are risky. Clear immigration at DNATA counters first.
๐ LoungesEmirates Business Lounge (T3 Concourse B/C), Marhaba Lounge (Priority Pass), Dubai International Lounge
๐ฝ Best FoodJones the Grocer (T3, airside), Shakespeare and Co, Paul Bakery. Duty-free food court 24/7.
๐ TransportDubai Metro Red Line direct. 20 min to downtown. Taxis plentiful.
โจ Pro Tip: T3 has prayer rooms, a spa, and sleep pods. Free transit hotel if layover 8โ24 hrs on Emirates.
SIN
Changi Airport
๐ TerminalsT1, T2, T3, T4, Jewel (connected hub)
๐ก Key TipsRated world's best airport. Free city tours for transits over 5.5 hrs. Jewel's Rain Vortex is unmissable.
๐ LoungesSATS Premier Lounge (T2/T3), Plaza Premium (all terminals, Priority Pass)
๐ฝ Best FoodHawker stalls in every terminal โ char kway teow, laksa, Hainanese chicken rice. Foodie's paradise.
๐ TransportMRT East-West Line direct to city. 30 min to Orchard Road. $2 SGD.
โจ Pro Tip: Free butterfly garden (T3), rooftop pool (T1 transit hotel), movies & gaming rooms all free.
LHR
Heathrow Airport
๐ TerminalsT2 (Star Alliance), T3 (Oneworld), T4 (select airlines), T5 (British Airways)
๐ก Key TipsT5 is BA's private world โ fastest for BA flights. Allow 3 hrs for connections between terminals (require bus/train). UK Border can be 45 min wait.
๐ LoungesCathay Pacific The Pier (T3), BA First Lounge (T5), No.1 Traveller (Priority Pass T2/T3)
๐ฝ Best FoodGordon Ramsay Plane Food (T5), Wagamama, Fortnum & Mason airside (T5). M&S food for picnic.
๐ TransportElizabeth Line (Crossrail) 15 min to Paddington. Heathrow Express 15 min. Taxi ยฃ45โ70.
โจ Pro Tip: T5 has a dedicated luxury shopping street. Ask BA staff for fast-track security at T5 even in economy.
CDG
Charles de Gaulle Airport
๐ TerminalsT1 (circular), T2 (main hub, split AโG), T3 (low-cost)
๐ก Key TipsCDG is confusing โ T2 has 6 sub-terminals requiring shuttles. Schengen vs non-Schengen has different queues. Allow 2.5 hrs for connections.
๐ LoungesAir France Salon (T2E/F), Plaza Premium (T2E Priority Pass), No.1 Lounge (T1)
๐ฝ Best FoodPaul Boulangerie everywhere, Brasserie Flo (T2F), wine bars in T2E satellite.
๐ TransportRER B train 35 min to Gare du Nord โฌ11. Air France coach to Paris. Taxi โฌ55โ70 fixed.
โจ Pro Tip: The circular T1 building has a stunning 60s architecture. Free showers in T2E business lounge with Priority Pass.
HND
Haneda Airport
๐ TerminalsT1 (ANA/domestic), T2 (JAL/domestic), T3 (International)
๐ก Key TipsCloser to Tokyo than Narita (25 min vs 90 min). T3 international is exceptional โ late-night flights still have full services.
๐ LoungesANA Suite Lounge, JAL Sakura Lounge, TIAT Sky Road Lounge (Priority Pass)
๐ฝ Best FoodEdo Market in T3 โ buy bento, onigiri, ramen. Open late. Tokyo's best airport food.
๐ TransportTokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho 18 min. Keikyu Line to Shinagawa 13 min. Very cheap ยฅ300โ500.
โจ Pro Tip: Observation deck has spectacular Mt Fuji views on clear mornings. T3 has traditional crafts shops open till midnight.
AMS
Amsterdam Schiphol
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal building (piers AโH), all connected
๐ก Key TipsOne terminal makes connections easy โ 45 min minimum. Rijksmuseum Schiphol (real art) inside security. Buy tulip bulbs duty-free.
๐ LoungesAspire Lounge (Priority Pass, Lounge 4/41), KLM Crown Lounge (Piers E/F)
๐ฝ Best FoodHeineken Experience bar airside, Seafood Bar (fresh oysters at gates), Albert Heijn convenience.
๐ TransportDirect train to Amsterdam Centraal 17 min โฌ5.40. Sprinter to Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague.
โจ Pro Tip: Schiphol has a casino airside โ play before your flight. The tulip fields are visible on approach in spring.
ICN
Incheon International
๐ TerminalsT1 (older), T2 (new, Korean Air/SkyTeam)
๐ก Key TipsConsistently world's #2 airport. Free transit cultural experience programmes. Amazing transit hotel options.
๐ LoungesKorean Air Prestige Lounge (T2), Sky Hub Lounge (Priority Pass T1/T2)
๐ฝ Best FoodKorean BBQ counters, bibimbap, tteokbokki. 24-hr food street on Level 3.
๐ TransportAREX Express train to Seoul Station 43 min โฉ9,500. All-stop train โฉ4,150.
โจ Pro Tip: Free Korean cultural experiences โ try on hanbok, learn taekwondo or K-pop dance during long transits.
FRA
Frankfurt Airport
๐ TerminalsT1 (main, AโD halls), T2 (connected by SkyLine rail)
๐ก Key TipsLufthansa's hub โ best connections in Europe for Lufthansa/Star Alliance. Allow 60 min for T1-T2 connections. German security is strict.
๐ LoungesLufthansa First Class Terminal (separate building, invitation only), Lufthansa Business Lounge (A/B/C/D/Z)
๐ฝ Best FoodFranziskaner restaurant (T1 Arrival B), local German sausages and pretzels. Excellent bakeries.
๐ TransportS-Bahn S8/S9 to city centre 12 min โฌ4.90. Long-distance ICE trains connect directly.
โจ Pro Tip: The Lufthansa First Class Terminal is a private building with Porsche transfers and private security โ one of the world's best.
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
๐ TerminalsT1 (International), T2/T3 (Domestic Qantas/Virgin)
๐ก Key TipsImmigration and customs can be slow โ Australian biosecurity is strict. No fresh food allowed in. T1 international has efficient processing.
๐ LoungesQantas International Business Lounge (T1), Plaza Premium (Priority Pass T1)
๐ฝ Best FoodBills Cafe (T1), Sydney Rock Oysters from Bar Roma, local wine. Good local food options.
๐ TransportAirport Link train to City 13 min A$18. Expensive but fast. Taxi/rideshare A$45โ55.
โจ Pro Tip: Walk to the Observation Deck for views of Botany Bay. Free wifi. Qantas Frequent Flyer Lounge has real Aussie brekkie.
JFK
John F Kennedy International
๐ TerminalsT1 (SkyTeam), T2-T3 (Delta), T4 (international hub), T5 (JetBlue), T7 (British Airways), T8 (American)
๐ก Key TipsJFK is vast and fragmented โ budget 3 hrs for international. AirTrain connects terminals (free within airport). US customs/immigration is long.
๐ LoungesAmex Centurion Lounge (T4), Delta One Lounge (T4), TWA Hotel (historic โ not a lounge but bar open to public)
๐ฝ Best FoodT4 food hall has excellent variety. Shake Shack, Jamba Juice, local deli options.
๐ TransportAirTrain + subway A train to Manhattan 60 min $8.25. Taxi $52 flat + tolls + tip.
โจ Pro Tip: The restored TWA Hotel (T5) is a 1960s masterpiece โ visit the bar even if not staying. Open to non-guests.
LAX
Los Angeles International
๐ TerminalsT1-T8 + TBIT (Tom Bradley International)
๐ก Key TipsTBIT is the international hub โ connected to T4-T7 via secure walkway. LAX is being completely renovated till 2028 โ expect construction chaos.
๐ LoungesUnited Polaris Lounge (TBIT), Star Alliance Lounge (TBIT), Alaska Board Room (T6)
๐ฝ Best FoodUmami Burger, Yakitori Totto, Lemonade (local chain). TBIT food options best.
๐ TransportFlyAway bus to various LA locations. Rideshare zone outside each terminal. No direct rail yet.
โจ Pro Tip: New automated people mover (AMP) opening 2024 connects terminals to Metro. Pacific views on approach are stunning.
IST
Istanbul Airport
๐ TerminalsSingle mega-terminal (world's largest single terminal building)
๐ก Key TipsOpened 2018 โ one of the world's newest and best airports. Turkish Airlines connects 340 destinations. Allow 3 hrs for huge walking distances.
๐ LoungesTurkish Airlines CIP Lounge (world's largest airline lounge โ 7,500 sqm, famous food spread)
๐ฝ Best FoodTurkish Airlines lounge is free for all passengers โ best airport catering on earth. Simit, baklava, kebab.
๐ TransportMetro M11 to Gayrettepe 35 min โบ85 (~$3). Havaist buses to city centre.
โจ Pro Tip: Turkish Airlines lounge has a cinema, golf simulator, spa and gourmet restaurant โ even economy passengers can buy day pass.
DOH
Hamad International
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal (D, E, F concourses)
๐ก Key TipsQatar Airways hub โ world's best airline. Connections as short as 45 min possible. Airport is stunning โ ORYX art everywhere.
๐ LoungesAl Mourjan Business Lounge (world-class), Al Safwa First Lounge, Plaza Premium (Priority Pass)
๐ฝ Best FoodMichelin-starred concepts in departure area. Local Arabic food, Harrods tea room, excellent mezze.
๐ TransportDoha Metro Gold Line to Airport station 30 min to city. QR3 (~$0.85). Taxi also available.
โจ Pro Tip: ORYX airport hotel โ free for QR passengers with long layover. Pool + gym. Teddy Bear sculpture by URSUS is iconic.
HKG
Hong Kong International
๐ TerminalsT1 (main) on Lantau Island, SkyPier for sea connections
๐ก Key TipsLandbridge connection to mainland China by ferry from airport. Express Rail connects. Remarkably efficient for an Asian mega-hub.
๐ LoungesCathay Pacific The Bridge (T1, priority pass), Plaza Premium (multiple locations T1)
๐ฝ Best FoodMaxim's (HK classic), local dim sum, roast goose rice. Best Chinese food of any airport.
๐ TransportAirport Express to Kowloon 20 min, Hong Kong 24 min HK$115. Can check in luggage at Kowloon station.
โจ Pro Tip: Check in at Kowloon or Hong Kong station and take the MTR โ you get full access to city without luggage.
NRT
Narita International
๐ TerminalsT1 (Star Alliance), T2 (oneworld + SkyTeam), T3 (LCCs)
๐ก Key TipsFar from Tokyo (60โ90 min). Better for connections within Asia. Narita town nearby has excellent temples and rice fields worth visiting.
๐ LoungesANA Lounge, JAL Lounge, IASS Executive Lounge (Priority Pass T1/T2)
๐ฝ Best FoodRamen, sushi, tempura all excellent. T2 has great Japanese food market. Prices reasonable for Japan.
๐ TransportNarita Express to Shinjuku 80 min ยฅ3,070. Skyliner to Ueno 41 min ยฅ2,520. Limousine bus.
โจ Pro Tip: Buy rail passes at Narita โ JR Pass required outside Japan. Better exchange rates inside airport.
CPH
Copenhagen Airport
๐ TerminalsT1 (domestic), T2 (Schengen), T3 (International)
๐ก Key TipsScandinavia's main hub. Very efficient โ 45 min connection possible. Nordic design throughout. Stress-free airport.
๐ LoungesSAS Gold Lounge (T2), CPH Lounge (Priority Pass T3), Plaza Premium
๐ฝ Best FoodNoma (pop-up concepts in terminal), Danish smรธrrebrรธd, รฆbleskiver. Good local beer.
๐ TransportMetro M2 direct to city centre 14 min DKK 37 (โฌ5). Very straightforward.
โจ Pro Tip: The underwater tunnel between terminals has a stunning aquarium. Free yoga space in T2.
ZUR
Zurich Airport
๐ TerminalsAirside Centre (connected to A, B, E gates)
๐ก Key TipsSwiss precision โ everything runs on time. Connections as short as 45 min. SBB train station inside airport (30 sec walk to check-in).
๐ LoungesSwiss Business Lounge (Gates A/B/E), No.1 Lounge (Priority Pass Airside Centre)
๐ฝ Best FoodSwiss chocolate and cheese everywhere โ buy as gifts. Good fondue at the Zurich Lounge restaurant.
๐ TransportSBB train to Zurich HB 10 min CHF 6.80. Every 10 minutes.
โจ Pro Tip: You can check in luggage at Zurich HB (main station) and travel without bags for the whole day. Free left luggage.
KUL
Kuala Lumpur International (KLIA)
๐ TerminalsKLIA Main (full-service), KLIA2 (AirAsia hub, 4km away)
๐ก Key TipsKLIA and KLIA2 are NOT the same building โ 4km apart, connected by ERL Express only. Very easy to go to wrong terminal.
๐ LoungesPlaza Premium (KLIA Main and KLIA2), Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge
๐ฝ Best FoodMalay food at every turn โ nasi lemak, roti canai, mee goreng. Better than most airport food worldwide.
๐ TransportKLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral 28 min RM55. Budget ERL 33 min RM15. Taxi RM75โ100.
โจ Pro Tip: KLIA has a rainforest inside the satellite building โ walk through a real jungle to your gate.
BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport
๐ TerminalsSingle large terminal (A-G concourses)
๐ก Key TipsImmigration queues can be 1.5 hrs at peak โ arrive 3.5 hrs early. Pre-register on Thailand Pass website. Separate arrivals from city.
๐ LoungesMiracle Lounge (Priority Pass), Thai Airways Royal Orchid Lounge, THAI Spa in transit
๐ฝ Best Food6th floor food court โ best cheap Thai food with airport convenience. Tom yum, pad thai โฟ150.
๐ TransportARL to Phaya Thai 30 min เธฟ45 (~$1.30). Taxi เธฟ300โ400 + เธฟ50 surcharge. Songthaew slower but fun.
โจ Pro Tip: Underground Night Market below the terminal. THAI Spa offers 1-hr massages from $25 โ best airport spa in Asia.
DEL
Indira Gandhi International
๐ TerminalsT1 (IndiGo/SpiceJet domestic), T2 (domestic), T3 (international + premium domestic)
๐ก Key TipsT3 is India's best terminal. Arrive 3.5 hrs early for international. DIGI Yatra app cuts security from 30 min to 5 min. Immigration can be slow late night.
๐ LoungesPlaza Premium (T3, Priority Pass), Dream Lounge (T3 Domestic)
๐ฝ Best FoodNathu's Sweets (T3 Level 4 โ best paratha), Punjab Grill (last Indian meal), Starbucks.
๐ TransportDelhi Metro Yellow Line to New Delhi station 16 min โน60. Cab โน400โ600 to central Delhi.
โจ Pro Tip: T3 has a yoga room, spa, and incredible Indian art installations throughout. The handicrafts shops are legitimate.
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
๐ TerminalsT1 (domestic โ IndiGo/SpiceJet), T2 (international + domestic full-service)
๐ก Key TipsT2 is a stunning building (Peacock inspired) but immigration can back up. T1-T2 are 4km apart โ separate Ubers needed. Allow 3 hrs international.
๐ LoungesClipper Lounge (T2, Priority Pass + Amex), GVK Lounge (T2 Domestic โ pay access โน1,500)
๐ฝ Best FoodCafรฉ Zoe, Mahesh Lunch Home (seafood), Starbucks. Level 4 food court good.
๐ TransportMumbai Metro Line 1 to T1 (Domestic). AC Bus 380 to T2. Cab โน500โ800 to South Mumbai.
โจ Pro Tip: T2 has the world's largest publicly displayed art collection โ 5,000 works including a 100-ft mosaic. Art lover's delight.
DPS
Ngurah Rai International (Bali)
๐ TerminalsInternational Terminal, Domestic Terminal (connected)
๐ก Key TipsArrival immigration can be 2 hrs peak season โ get e-visa Indonesia before flying. Customs can be thorough. Taxi scams common outside โ use Grab.
๐ LoungesGaruda Indonesia Executive Lounge (Priority Pass), Plaza Premium International
๐ฝ Best FoodBalinese food everywhere airside โ nasi goreng, satay, fresh juices. Very reasonable prices.
๐ TransportTaxi to Kuta 15 min Rp100k. Seminyak 25 min Rp150k. Use Grab app to avoid overcharging.
โจ Pro Tip: Order Grab from inside the terminal before clearing customs โ driver waits at designated zone. Saves 30 min.
MEL
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
๐ TerminalsT1 (International), T2 (Qantas), T3 (Virgin), T4 (JetStar/budget)
๐ก Key TipsNo train to Melbourne city โ expensive gap in infrastructure. Allow 2.5 hrs for international. Good transit connections.
๐ LoungesQantas Business Lounge (T1), Marhaba Lounge (Priority Pass T1)
๐ฝ Best FoodChez Dre, Fratelli Fresh. Good Melbourne coffee everywhere (world's best coffee culture).
๐ TransportSkyBus to Southern Cross 30 min A$32. Rideshare A$45โ60. Taxi A$55โ70. No train.
โจ Pro Tip: Melbourne has no airport rail โ SkyBus is the only affordable option. Pre-book online for discount.
FCO
Leonardo da VinciโFiumicino
๐ TerminalsT1 (domestic/EU), T2 (connecting), T3 (international long-haul)
๐ก Key TipsT3 is the main international hub. Immigration for non-EU can be very slow. Internal bus needed between terminals.
๐ LoungesAlitalia/ITA Lounge (T1/T3), No.1 Lounge (Priority Pass T1/T3)
๐ฝ Best FoodRistorante da Renato (T3, actual Italian food), Eataly airside (best airport restaurant in Europe).
๐ TransportLeonardo Express to Roma Termini 32 min โฌ14. Buses โฌ5 but 60+ min. Taxi โฌ50 fixed.
โจ Pro Tip: Eataly in T3 is the full supermarket experience with wine, cheese, pasta. Buy Italian pantry items to take home.
GVA
Geneva Airport
๐ TerminalsT1 (main), separate French sector (direct access to France)
๐ก Key TipsUnique Swiss-French dual airport. French sector exits directly to France with no passport control (Schengen). Remarkably compact and efficient.
๐ LoungesSwiss Business Lounge, Geneva Welcome Lounge (Priority Pass)
๐ฝ Best FoodSwiss cheese fondue at Chez Ma Cousine. Excellent coffee. Toblerone duty-free.
๐ TransportFree train to Geneva city centre from basement โ 6 min. Free airport-to-station rail included with plane ticket.
โจ Pro Tip: FREE train to city included with your flight boarding pass โ just tap on at the basement station.
๐ฎ๐ณ Top 25 Indian Airports
BLR
Kempegowda International
๐ TerminalsT1 (older domestic), T2 (new โ world-class, 2023)
๐ก Key TipsT2 is now open and is India's most beautiful terminal. T1 handles IndiGo/SpiceJet. Check which terminal before heading โ they're 3km apart.
๐ LoungesPlaza Premium (T1/T2, Priority Pass), GVK Lounge (T1 Domestic)
๐ฝ Best FoodToit Brewpub (T2 airside โ best airport brewery in India), Cafรฉ Coffee Day, Koshy's pop-up.
๐ TransportBIAL Vayu Vajra bus to key Bengaluru areas. AC bus โน250. Cab โน600โ900 to city.
โจ Pro Tip: T2 has a rainforest canopy interior design with 10,000+ plants. The art installations are world-class.
MAA
Chennai International
๐ TerminalsT1 (domestic), T2/T3 (international + full-service domestic)
๐ก Key TipsChennai's airport is underrated โ clean and efficient. International is T3. Allow 2.5 hrs for international flights.
๐ LoungesPrimus Lounge (T1 domestic, pay access), Priority Pass lounges T3
๐ฝ Best FoodSaravana Bhavan (T1, world-famous South Indian โ best airport idli). Murugan Idli Shop nearby.
๐ TransportChennai Metro Airport station (Blue Line) to city 35 min โน50. Cab โน400โ500 to central Chennai.
โจ Pro Tip: Saravana Bhavan at T1 is the world-famous chain โ idli and dosa here before an early morning flight is unmissable.
HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International
๐ TerminalsT1 (domestic, North), T1 (international + domestic, South)
๐ก Key TipsSurprisingly good airport for a tier-2 Indian city. Hyderabad biryani available airside โ don't miss it.
๐ LoungesPlaza Premium (domestic + international, Priority Pass)
๐ฝ Best FoodParadise Biryani (airport outlet โ authentic Hyderabadi biryani โน250), Cafรฉ Coffee Day.
๐ TransportMetro Line 1 to Ameerpet 40 min. Bus available. Cab โน500โ700 to Hitech City.
โจ Pro Tip: Paradise Biryani at Hyderabad airport is the same quality as the original restaurant. It's genuinely excellent.
CCU
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International
๐ TerminalsOld terminal (now food/shopping) + New integrated terminal
๐ก Key TipsKolkata airport is underused but elegant. Morning fog causes delays OctโJan. Old terminal architecture worth seeing.
๐ LoungesPlaza Premium (new terminal), East India Lounge (pay access)
๐ฝ Best FoodOh! Calcutta (legendary Bengali restaurant โ must try), Flurys (historic Kolkata confectionery), kathi rolls.
๐ TransportMetro (Yellow Line) to city from airport station. Cab โน300โ500 to Park Street.
โจ Pro Tip: The old terminal building is now a heritage zone with Raj-era architecture. Worth walking through even without a flight.
GOI
Goa International (Dabolim)
๐ TerminalsCivilian terminal (being expanded), military airbase shared
๐ก Key TipsShared military-civilian airport โ strict security. New Manohar International Airport (MOH) at Mopa now open for select flights.
๐ LoungesGoaFirst Lounge (pay access, โน1,200)
๐ฝ Best FoodBasic food court โ Goa sausages and prawn curry available. Stock up before departing.
๐ TransportNo metro. Prepaid taxi โน500โ800 to Panaji, โน700โ1000 to North Goa beaches. Negotiate hard.
โจ Pro Tip: New Manohar Airport at Mopa (MOH) has better connectivity and is more pleasant โ check if your airline uses it.
PNQ
Pune International
๐ TerminalsT1 (domestic), International pier (connected)
๐ก Key TipsShared military airport โ security protocols strict. Limited international routes. Cab essential โ no metro.
๐ LoungesGVK Lounge (pay access โน1,500), Cafรฉ Coffee Day Gold Lounge
๐ฝ Best FoodCafรฉ Coffee Day, Wow Momo, Jumbo King vada pav. Limited options.
๐ TransportAuto-rickshaw to PCMC station โน150. Cab to Koregaon Park โน300โ400.
โจ Pro Tip: New international terminal opening 2025. Current terminal is cozy but limited. Grab lounge access for the quiet.
AMD
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International
๐ TerminalsT1 (domestic), T2 (international, opened 2021)
๐ก Key TipsGood airport, manageable size. New T2 is modern. Gateway to Rann of Kutch, Somnath, Gir Lion Reserve.
๐ LoungesPlaza Premium (T2 international, Priority Pass)
๐ฝ Best FoodGujarati thali restaurants nearby โ but limited airside. Fafda and jalebi at local stalls.
๐ TransportCab โน350โ500 to city centre. BRTS bus available. Metro construction ongoing.
โจ Pro Tip: Ahmedabad has direct flights to Doha, Dubai, and London now โ hidden gem hub for western India.
JAI
Jaipur International
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal (domestic + international)
๐ก Key TipsRajasthan gateway โ worth visiting for the Pink City, Amber Fort, and desert. Airport is small but functional.
๐ LoungesIndiGo 6E Lounge (pay access), basic pay lounge
๐ฝ Best FoodDal baati churma available at one outlet โ must try. Otherwise basic fast food.
๐ TransportCab โน300โ450 to old city. No metro yet.
โจ Pro Tip: Buy Rajasthani blue pottery and block print fabrics at the airport shops โ curated and fairly priced.
COK
Cochin International
๐ TerminalsT1 (domestic), T3 (international โ world's first solar airport)
๐ก Key TipsWorld's first fully solar-powered airport. Clean, efficient, and genuinely impressive. Kerala backwaters access nearby.
๐ LoungesEncalm Hospitality Lounge (T3 international, Priority Pass)
๐ฝ Best FoodKerala food counters โ fish curry, puttu and kadala, appam. Best airport food in South India.
๐ TransportKochi Metro to Aluva station + Metro to city. Cab โน400โ600 to Fort Kochi.
โจ Pro Tip: 100% powered by solar panels on rooftop. The greenest large airport in the world. Genuinely worth knowing.
TRV
Trivandrum International
๐ TerminalsDomestic terminal + International terminal (adjacent)
๐ก Key TipsGateway to Kerala's southern backwaters and beaches (Varkala, Kovalam). Many direct Gulf flights โ large NRI population.
๐ LoungesPay lounge available (โน1,000)
๐ฝ Best FoodKerala meals โ rice, fish curry, rasam. Authentic and inexpensive.
๐ TransportKSRTC bus to city โน30. Cab โน250โ350 to Kovalam beach.
โจ Pro Tip: Most direct international routes to Gulf countries from any Indian city โ great value for Maldives connections.
IXZ
Veer Savarkar International (Andaman)
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal
๐ก Key TipsAndaman Islands gateway โ stunning turquoise water. Book well in advance as flights fill up. No international flights.
๐ LoungesNo lounges available
๐ฝ Best FoodCoconut water and local snacks. Very basic.
๐ TransportAuto โน100โ150 to Aberdeen Bazaar. Taxi to Ross Island jetty โน200.
โจ Pro Tip: Book the first morning flight from Chennai/Delhi โ boat trips to Radhanagar Beach (Asia's best beach) leave by 8am.
SXR
Sheikh ul Alam International
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal (domestic only, shared military)
๐ก Key TipsShared military airport โ strict security, no photography allowed. Stunning approach over Himalayan peaks and Dal Lake.
๐ LoungesNo lounges
๐ฝ Best FoodKashmiri kahwa tea at one outlet โ warming and aromatic. Basic snacks.
๐ TransportPrepaid taxi โน300โ400 to Dal Lake. No metro.
โจ Pro Tip: The approach to Srinagar airport over snow-capped Himalayas and the Dal Lake is one of the most dramatic in India.
VNS
Lal Bahadur Shastri International
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal (domestic + limited international)
๐ก Key TipsGateway to one of India's most spiritual cities. Airport is small but functional. Decent connectivity.
๐ LoungesNo lounges (basic facilities)
๐ฝ Best FoodBanarasi paan and chaat available outside. Inside is basic fast food.
๐ TransportCab โน400โ600 to Dashashwamedh Ghat. Auto โน200.
โจ Pro Tip: Buy authentic Banarasi silk sarees at the handicraft shops near the terminal โ government certified fair price.
PAT
Jay Prakash Narayan International
๐ TerminalsNew terminal opened 2023
๐ก Key TipsBihar gateway โ improving connectivity. Gateway to Bodh Gaya (birthplace of Buddhism), Nalanda, Rajgir.
๐ LoungesIndiGo 6E Lounge (pay access)
๐ฝ Best FoodLocal litti chokha available at one outlet โ unmissable.
๐ TransportCab โน300โ400 to Patna city. Auto โน150.
โจ Pro Tip: Patna now connects to international destinations via Delhi and Mumbai codeshares. Buddhist circuit tourism growing fast.
BHO
Raja Bhoj Airport
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal
๐ก Key TipsCentral India gateway โ access to Sanchi Stupa (UNESCO), Bhimbetka caves, Pachmarhi. Airport is small and easy to navigate.
๐ LoungesBasic pay lounge (โน800)
๐ฝ Best FoodVery basic. Cafรฉ Coffee Day.
๐ TransportCab โน200โ300 to city centre. Auto โน100โ150.
โจ Pro Tip: Bhopal is the city of lakes โ stunning from the air. The Bhimbetka rock shelters nearby are 30,000 years old.
IXC
Chandigarh International Airport
๐ TerminalsSingle integrated terminal
๐ก Key TipsIndia's most planned city gateway. Also serves Patiala, Mohali, Panchkula. International flights to UAE, UK, Canada.
๐ LoungesPay lounge available
๐ฝ Best FoodPunjabi food โ sarson da saag, makki di roti, lassi. Good before Punjab travels.
๐ TransportCab โน250โ400 to Chandigarh Sector 17. Auto โน200.
โจ Pro Tip: Chandigarh has no rickshaws or chaos โ most organised Indian city. Le Corbusier designed the whole city.
NAG
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International
๐ TerminalsT1 (domestic), T2 (international + premium domestic)
๐ก Key TipsCentral India hub โ zero mile marker of India. Gateway to Tadoba tiger reserve, Pench, Kanha. MIHAN zone nearby.
๐ LoungesIndiGo 6E Lounge, Plaza Premium (T2)
๐ฝ Best FoodNagpur orange juice and saoji mutton curry at one outlet.
๐ TransportCab โน350โ500 to city centre. MIHAN express bus.
โจ Pro Tip: Nagpur is equidistant from all corners of India. Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve โ best tiger sightings in India โ is 3 hrs away.
RAJ
Rajkot International Airport
๐ TerminalsNew terminal opened 2022
๐ก Key TipsWestern Gujarat gateway. New Hirasar Greenfield Airport (2024) being built nearby with better connectivity.
๐ LoungesNo lounges yet
๐ฝ Best FoodRajkot halwa and fafda locally famous. Airport food very basic.
๐ TransportCab โน200โ300 to Rajkot city.
โจ Pro Tip: Rajkot is Mahatma Gandhi's hometown โ Gandhi museum worth visiting. Gateway to Marine National Park (Jamnagar) and Gir.
GAU
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International
๐ TerminalsDomestic + International terminal (connected)
๐ก Key TipsNortheast India hub โ gateway to 7 sisters states. International flights to Bangkok, Singapore, Dhaka.
๐ LoungesPay lounge available (โน900)
๐ฝ Best FoodAssamese thali โ rice with khar, duck curry, pitha. Unique cuisine unavailable elsewhere.
๐ TransportCab โน350โ500 to Dispur (state capital). Ferry to reach some destinations.
โจ Pro Tip: Guwahati is gateway to Kaziranga (one-horned rhinos), Meghalaya caves, Arunachal. Book the morning flight from Delhi.
IMF
Imphal International Airport
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal
๐ก Key TipsManipur gateway โ northeast India's hidden gem. Dramatic approach over green hills. Limited flights but growing.
๐ LoungesNo lounges
๐ฝ Best FoodSingju salad and iromba available at local stalls. Very authentic Manipuri food.
๐ TransportCab โน300โ400 to Imphal city centre. Shared autos cheap.
โจ Pro Tip: Manipur has Asia's only floating national park (Keibul Lamjao) with endangered sangai deer. Loktak Lake is otherworldly.
IXB
Bagdogra Airport
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal (military shared)
๐ก Key TipsGateway to Darjeeling (2.5 hr drive), Gangtok Sikkim (4 hrs), Dooars jungle. Early morning flights have mountain views.
๐ LoungesNo lounges (very basic)
๐ฝ Best FoodVery basic. Buy snacks for the mountain drive.
๐ TransportCab โน600โ800 to Darjeeling. Share jeeps available. Toy Train optional.
โจ Pro Tip: On clear mornings, Kanchenjunga (world's 3rd highest peak) is visible from the terminal and taxi. Breathtaking.
ATQ
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International
๐ TerminalsSingle integrated terminal
๐ก Key TipsGolden Temple gateway โ plan to arrive early morning for best experience. Many international NRI flights from UK, Canada, Singapore.
๐ LoungesPlaza Premium (Priority Pass), IndiGo 6E Lounge
๐ฝ Best FoodPunjabi langar-style food in terminal. Authentic amritsari kulcha available.
๐ TransportCab โน250โ350 to Golden Temple. Auto โน150.
โจ Pro Tip: Wagah Border Beating Retreat ceremony (5 km from city) โ most electrifying border ceremony in the world. Book cab from airport.
UDR
Maharana Pratap Airport
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal (being expanded)
๐ก Key TipsCity of Lakes gateway โ Rajasthan's most romantic city. Limited flights from select cities. Lake Pichola and City Palace nearby.
๐ LoungesNo lounge (basic terminal)
๐ฝ Best FoodVery basic. Buy water.
๐ TransportCab โน250โ350 to city centre. Auto โน150โ200.
โจ Pro Tip: Udaipur has no international airport yet โ fly to Jaipur then train if better options needed. Dawn mist over the lakes is magical.
DIB
Dibrugarh Airport
๐ TerminalsSingle terminal
๐ก Key TipsAssam gateway for Upper Assam โ tea gardens, Kaziranga East, Dibru-Saikhowa. Very limited flights.
๐ LoungesNo lounges
๐ฝ Best FoodAssamese food at exit area. Authentic and good.
๐ TransportCab โน200โ300 to Dibrugarh town. River ferries for some destinations.
โจ Pro Tip: Dibrugarh means 'fortress on the river' โ Brahmaputra river cruise packages start here. Best tea in the world surrounds you.