The tourism sector in India is tremendously developed since the country has a rich and diversified culture, with several annual festivals and numerous distinctive architectural masterpieces. The aviation industry also plays a significant role in the growth of Indian tourism. In India, there are a huge number of international airports with comprehensive infrastructure and modern technology. The list of largest airports in India is provided here for your convenience while planning a trip to this country.

1. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (46 million passengers)

With about 46 million passengers each year, Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of India's key international and domestic gateways, as well as the largest aviation hub in India and South Asia.

Indira Gandhi Airport has 3 main terminals with full equipment and the most advanced infrastructure. Especially, Terminal 3 is known as the 8th largest air passenger terminal in the world with a capacity of 34 million passengers per year since the start of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

From Vietnam, there are popular airlines flying to Indira Gandhi including: Vietnam Airlines, Dragonair, Jetstar Asia, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific,..

• Location: Palam, 16 km (10 miles) south of the city centre.
• Travel time to City Center: 45 minutes to an hour, during normal commute. Roads to the airport become very congested during rush hour.

2. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (40 million passengers)

It is India's second busiest airport and is ranked 48th in the world by Airports Council International.

This airport serves 46 international airlines and is the primary hub for Air India, JetKonnect, Jet Airways, and others.

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport now operates two passenger terminals:

- Terminal 1 in Santacuz, serves low-cost airlines, with three neighboring buildings.

- Terminal 2 in Sahar handles local and international flights and has a capacity of 40 million passengers per year.

• Location: The international terminal is located at Sahar in Eastern Andheri while the domestic terminal is in Santa Cruz, 30 km (19 miles) and 24 km (15 miles) north of the city center respectively.
• Travel time to City Center: One to two hours, depending on traffic.

3. Bangalore International Airport (25 million passengers)

Bangalore International Airport, India's third busiest, is privately operated and serves 25 million travelers each year.

If you fly from Vietnam, you will arrive at Bangalore International Airport (also known as Kempegowda Airport). Because there are no direct flights connecting the two cities, you will have to transit through Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Delhi.

Location: Devanahalli, 40 km (25 mi) north of the city centre.

Travel time to City Center: One to two hours, depending on traffic.

4. Chennai International Airport (20 million passengers)

Chennai Airport is India's fourth largest airport and the main arrival and departure point for southern India. It transports over 20 million passengers per year, roughly half of whom fly domestically. Although the airport is highly convenient, its infrastructure is lacking and services are lacking.

This airport has two runways with lengths of 3,658m and 2,033m, respectively, and plastic and concrete surfaces. Blue Dart, Jet Airway, Spice Jet, Alliance Air, IndiGo, and other airlines use Chennai International Airport as a hub.

• Location: Pallavaram, 14.5 km southwest of the city center.
• Travel time to the city center: 20-30 minutes.

5. Kolkata Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (19 million passengers)

Although Kolkata Airport is an international airport, around 85% of passengers are domestic. It is India's fifth busiest airport, with approximately 19 million passengers passing through in 2017.

• Location: Dum Dum, 16 kilometers (10 miles) northeast of the city centre.
• Travel time to City Center: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.

6. Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (16 million visitors)

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is also known as New Hyderabad. This airport focuses on large airlines and international flights.

This airport's terminal is outfitted with cutting-edge infrastructure and technology to provide travelers with the highest quality service possible.

• Location: Shamshabad, 30 km (19 mi) southwest of the city centre.
• Travel time to City Center: 1h-2h, depending on traffic situation.

7. Jaipur International Airport (10.2 million passengers)

Jaipur International Airport, commonly known as Sanganer Airport, is the state of Rajasthan's only international airport.

This Indian international airport specializes in both international and domestic flights. At the moment, airlines such as Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airways, Jet Airways, Jet Lite, GoAir, Air India, and others operate from Jaipur International Airport.

• Location: Sanganer town, 13km . from Rajasthan state capital
• Travel time to City Center: 30 minutes

Hopefully, the list of international airports in India will provide you with the information you need to plan your trip to India. Book one of our India tours for an interesting vacation that will allow you to discover and see prominent tourist places as well as diverse cultures.

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