Flying to Jaipur City? Here’s your guide to the Jaipur International Airport.
Jaipur International Airport (JAI) is the primary airport serving Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, India. Also, it is the only international airport in the Rajasthan state. The airport is located in the southern suburb of Sanganer, which is approx. 13 km from the city of Jaipur. The airport was granted the status of an international airport on December 29, 2005. The civil apron of the airport can accommodate 14 aircrafts of the size of an Airbus A320 and the new terminal building is efficient of handling up to 1000 passengers at a time.
Recognition
- According to the Airports Council International, the Jaipur International Airport was declared as the World's Best Airport in the category of 2 to 5 million passengers per annum for 2015.
- As per a survey conducted by the Airports Council International, Jaipur International Airport ranked number one in 2012. The airport was chosen among 126 airports including airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai. This selection was based on several parameters such as cleanliness, safety, security, runways, parking, facilities, etc.
Connectivity
Jaipur International Airport connects both domestic and international tourists to the beautiful pink city, which is known for its historical attractions, age-old traditions, vibrant culture, its magnificent forts and palace, beautiful textiles, and the unmatched hospitality. Overall, Jaipur is a tourist's delight. The airport is well connected to different Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Udaipur. International flights connect Jaipur to Sharjah, Dubai, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and very soon a flight to Singapore will begin in October 2016.
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