Hyderabad International Airport (HYD) or Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Hyderabad, the state capital of Telangana in India, is served by Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, an international airport. It is situated about 24 kilometers south of Hyderabad in Shamshabad.

• Address/ Location- Shamshabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500409
• IATA code- HYD
• Airport pin code- 500409
• Distance from the city center– 30 KM
• Flight tracker– goindigo.in/check-flight-status.html

The Hyderabad Airport is spread over an area of 105,300 square feet. There are 46 immigration counters and 96 check-in desks with 19 kiosks for self-check-in. IndiGo operates more than 100 daily non-stop flights between Hyderabad and other key locations.

The Hyderabad International Airport offers the given lounges where you may relax as you wait to board your flight, refresh yourself and charge your gadgets, and enjoy some nice meals and services.

• Plaza Premium: Domestic Departure
• Plaza Premium: International Departure
• Plaza Premium: Level C

While you wait at the Hyderabad Airport, spend your time

• Shopping at Duty-Free for reasonable prices.
• Relishing your taste buds with offerings from several restaurants and cafes.
• Snacking at the kiosk for cheaper hunger relief.

The Hyderabad International Airport offers a variety of amenities and services so that you can spend the time while you're waiting with pleasure.

For a leisure break between flights, there are many hotels close to the airport. Some of them are as mentioned below:  

• Vivanta by Taj, 147 Mayuri Marg | Begumpet, Hyderabad 500016, India
• Novotel Hotel, Novotel Hotel Road, Kavuri Hills, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081, India
• Red Fox Hotel, Plot No. 2, Survey-64 | HITEC City, Madhapur, Hyderabad 500081, India

Here are some locations near the Hyderabad airport that you should definitely visit if you want to spend your time wisely and entertaining.

• Nehru Zoological Park: What could be a better alternative for an animal and bird enthusiast than a trip to the zoo? The extensive diversity of birds, reptiles, and other animals in the Nehru Zoological Garden draws both youngsters and adults and it's only 20 minutes away from the airport.
• Indira Park: Only 1.3 kilometres separates you from the airport and a lovely green area perfect for morning jogs and strolls. If exercising motivates you, you can go to the park and take in the scenery. It is spread out over more than two acres, and you can even take a relaxing boat ride there. The park has a man-made desert that can be rather fascinating.
• Balkampet Yellamma temple: Located 1.4 kilometres from the airport, the temple makes for a relaxing respite for every traveller. In addition to purchasing many different sorts of souvenirs or traditional children's toys from the numerous stores outside it, anyone can visit it and do Pujas. You can take in the grandeur and revelry of the annual Bonaalu festival if you happen to be here during that time.

When you travel to the Hyderabad International Airport, these are some of the local sights that you simply must see.