Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

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Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is an international airport that serves Hyderabad, the capital of the Indian state of Telangana. It is located in Shamshabad, about 24 kilometres south of Hyderabad. It was opened on 23 March 2008 to replace Begumpet Airport. It is named after Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. It has also ranked in AirHelp’s list of top 10 airports in the world. In FY-2021, for the first time, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport over took Chennai to become the fourth busiest airport in India by passengers traffic. It handled 8.04 million passengers between April 2020 and March 2021.

The airport has one passenger terminal, a cargo terminal and two runways. There are also aviation training facilities, a fuel farm, a solar power plant and two MRO facilities. The airport serves as a hub for Alliance Air (India), Blue Dart Aviation, SpiceJet, Lufthansa Cargo, Quikjet Cargo, TruJet and IndiGo. It is a focus city for Air India.

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GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd Achieves LEED Platinum Certification for Terminal Expansion of RGIA Hyderabad
09/06/2025

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd Achieves LEED Platinum Certification for Terminal Expansion of RGIA Hyderabad

GMR AERO –led consortium GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL), announced that the expanded passenger terminal at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has been awarded the LEED Platinum certification under the LEED v4 Building Design …
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GHIAL operated Rajiv Gandhi International Airport achieves prestigious ACA Level 5 Carbon Accreditation
22/04/2025

GHIAL operated Rajiv Gandhi International Airport achieves prestigious ACA Level 5 Carbon Accreditation

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) operated Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) announced that it has been awarded the Level 5 Accreditation under the globally recognized Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme by Airports Council International …
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GMR School of Aviation & GMR Aero Academy and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology signs MoU
12/02/2025

GMR School of Aviation & GMR Aero Academy and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology signs MoU

– –   GMR School of Aviation & GMR Aero Academy and The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at addressing the growing demand for specialized training and professional …
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GMR Airports unveils AI powered Digital Twin to transform Passenger Experience and Enhance Airport Operations
11/12/2024

GMR Airports unveils AI powered Digital Twin to transform Passenger Experience and Enhance Airport Operations

Digital twin platform to power the next-generation Airport Predictive Operation Centre (APOC) at Hyderabad Airport GMR Airports today launched an AI-powered digital twin platform at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, aiming to revolutionize airport operations …
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GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) Secures Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Certification
10/12/2024

GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) Secures Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Certification

GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) announced that it has secured the prestigious Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) certification. This achievement underscores GHAC’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security in its operations and …
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GHIAL signs MOU with Young India Skill University, an initiative by the Government of Telangana to enhance skill development for Telangana Youth
05/12/2024

GHIAL signs MOU with Young India Skill University, an initiative by the Government of Telangana to enhance skill development for Telangana Youth

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Young India Skill University to enhance aviation skill development for the youth of Telangana. The partnership will provide various aviation training programs and certifications, …
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Digital Innovations by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. receive Global Acclaim at Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024
19/11/2024

Digital Innovations by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. receive Global Acclaim at Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024

The 'Digital Twin' and 'Smart Shopping Trolley' propel GMR operated RGIA to win the prestigious awards at the Airport Excellence Awards Leads the way with pioneering innovations in Innovation & Technology, Facility Management and Airport …
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Direct Flights from Hyderabad to Hong Kong Resumed as Cathay Pacific Strengthens Presence in India
12/11/2024

Direct Flights from Hyderabad to Hong Kong Resumed as Cathay Pacific Strengthens Presence in India

Up to 43 weekly flights connecting five Indian cities with our home Hong Kong in summer 2025 Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the resumption of its non-stop passenger service to Hyderabad, the capital city of …
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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Announces Thai AirAsia Flight Services to Bangkok
29/10/2024

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Announces Thai AirAsia Flight Services to Bangkok

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, announced the commencement of new flight services from Hyderabad to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), Bangkok, from 27 October 2024 with Thai AirAsia. A joint venture of Malaysian AirAsia and …
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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Launches Exclusive General Aviation Terminal facility for Private Aircraft Users
09/09/2024

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Launches Exclusive General Aviation Terminal facility for Private Aircraft Users

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has launched a new state-of-the-art General Aviation Terminal tailored exclusively for private jet owners and users. The new terminal aims to facilitate the diverse needs of passengers flying through chartered flights …
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GMR Hyderabad International Airport announces the first flight services to Ayodhya with SpiceJet
03/04/2024

GMR Hyderabad International Airport announces the first flight services to Ayodhya with SpiceJet

Forging connectivity between the two cities for the first time, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) announced the commencement of new flight services from Hyderabad to Ayodhya from 02 April 2024 with SpiceJet. The flight to …
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GMR Hyderabad International Airport Wins the Prestigious ACI World's 'ASQ Best Airport Award 2023'
11/03/2024

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Wins the Prestigious ACI World's 'ASQ Best Airport Award 2023'

Surpasses global averages to achieve the highest score Achieves a score of 5.0 for Overall Satisfaction Achieves a score of 4.97 for Overall Experience GMR Hyderabad International Airport has once again been recognized in the annual …
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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Shamshabad
Hyderabad
Telangana 500409
India
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