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Major International Airports in India
Indira Gandhi International Airport (New
Delhi)
The airport is located 23 km south of New Delhi. The domestic terminal
(Palam) lies at a distance of 5 km from here. There is a free transfer
shuttle between these terminals. The city has a great deal to offer both
in terms of architecture and culture. Attractions include the the
Rashtrapati Bhawan, the India Gate, the Red Fort, the Qutub Minar, the
Lotus Temple etc. Agra, the city of Taj, lies at a distance of 203 km/ 4
hrs 30 min from here.
Cochin International Airport (Kochi, Kerala)
The Cochin International Airport is located at Nedumbassery, 30 km off
Kochi city. Ernakulam, the commercial capital of the state of Kerala, lies
30 km north of the airport. Ernakulam together with the surrounding
islands forms the city of Kochi. The town is known for the one of the
finest natural harbours in the world. Nearby attractions include the
Bolghatty Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Fort Cochin, the Maharaja's
Palace and the Chinese fishing nets.
Calicut International Airport (Kozhikode, Kerala)
26 km from Calicut Railway Station, the Calicut International Airport is
located in the north of Kerala. The beautiful town of Calicut has
attractions like the Dolphin's Point, the Marine Life Aquarium, the
Lighthouse, the Science Planetarium etc. The Calicut beach is esily
accessible from the Calicut city. Beypore, 11 km from Calicut, is a tiny
coastal town famous for its ship building industry.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala)
The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is located at a distance of
3.7 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the gateway for tourists to Kerala. With
its magnificent backwaters, Trivandrum is known for its towering
Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The Observatory and the Chitra Art Gallery are the
other popular attraction of the place. The irresistable Kovalam beach lies
at a distance of barely 18 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
The Chatrapati International Airport (formerly Sahar International
Airport) is the busiest airport in India and south Asia. The airport has
the distinction of being served by a total of 46 international airports
and is the base for Air India. The domestic terminal (Santa Cruz) is a
10-15 minutes drive from the international terminal (Sahar). Attractions
include Gateway of India, Haji Ali's Tomb, Water Kingdom, Essel World,
Juhu and Chowpatty beaches.
Raja Sansi International Airport (Amritsar, Punjab)
The Raja Sansi International Airport is located 11 km northwest of
Amritsar. The city of Amritsar has got a number of attractions, of which
the Golden Temple is the most prominent one, attracting tourists from all
parts of the globe. Other attractions include the Jallianwala Bagh, the
Durgiana Temple, the Baba Atal Rai Tower. Another huge draw for tourists
is Wagah (28 km) on the Indo-Pakistan border.
Sanganer International Airport (Jaipur, Rajasthan)
13 km from Jaipur, Sanganer International Airport is the only
international airport in the state of Rajasthan. Jaipur, the Pink City of
India, is privileged to have some of the world renowned attractions. The
Amber Fort, the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar, the
Nahargarh Fort, the Laxmi Narayan Temple, the Ram Bagh Palace etc.
Chennai International Airport (Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
The Chennai International Aiport is located at Tirisulam, 7 km south of
Chennai. The airport has two terminals- the Anna Terminal (International)
and the Kamraj Terminal (Domestic). Located on the Coromondal Coastal of
the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is the largest city in southern India. This
capital city of Tamil Nadu is home to the much popular south Indian film
industry, with its skyline aglow with bright movie billboards displaying
the latest celluloid attractions. The city abounds in attractions like the
Fort St. Gorge, the Kapaleeswarar Temple, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, the
Marina Beach, the Snake Park, the Government Museum, the National Art
Gallery, the Kalakshetra, the George Town etc. Mamallapuram, home to
ancient sculptural masterpieces built by the Pallavas, lies at a distance
of 61 km from Chennai.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata, West
Bengal)
The Netaji Subhash International Airport (formerly Dum Dum Airport) is
located at Dum Dum, approximately 17 km from the city centre. The domestic
terminal lies close to the international terminal. The city of Kolkata,
located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly, is the capital of the state of
West Bengal. It is known far and wide for its colonial buildings and the
absorbing culture. Attractions include the Victoria Memorial, the Birla
Planetarium, the Academy of Fine Arts, the Dakshineshwar Temple, Belur
Math, the Howrah Bridge etc.
