Hyderabad Airport advises early arrival for Independence Day travel surge
Hyderabad: In anticipation of a surge in passenger traffic due to the upcoming Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan festival, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has issued a travel advisory urging passengers to arrive at the airport earlier than usual.
The Hyderabad airport authority, through its official social media ‘X,’ formerly known as Twitter, advised travelers to plan their trips accordingly. “As the nation celebrates Independence Day, Hyderabad Airport anticipates increased passenger traffic at the terminal,” the advisory stated. “Please plan your trip accordingly to ensure a smooth and efficient journey. We appreciate your cooperation and wish you a pleasant travel experience.”
As the nation celebrates Independence Day, #HYDAirport anticipates increased passenger traffic at the terminal. Please plan your trip accordingly to ensure a smooth and efficient journey. We appreciate your cooperation and wish you a pleasant travel experience.
For more details,… pic.twitter.com/bSKpHoOsmk
— RGIA Hyderabad (@RGIAHyd) August 8, 2024
The advisory specifically highlights the anticipated peak travel days: “High passenger traffic is expected from August 15 to 18 for Independence Day, and followed by August 19 for Raksha Bandhan. To ensure a smooth journey, please arrive early at the airport.”
The advisory also encourages passengers to explore various commute options beyond app-based cabs. For further details on transportation options to and from the airport, passengers are directed to the airport’s website: hyderabad.aero/to-and-from-air…
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, located in Shamshabad about 24 kilometers (15 miles) south of Hyderabad, opened on March 23, 2008, to replace Begumpet Airport.
It is named after Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. Covering an area of 5,500 acres (2,200 hectares), it is the largest airport in India by area. Owned and operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), a public-private consortium, it was the first airport in India to launch domestic e-boarding in December 2015 and international e-boarding in October 2020.
According to AirHelp, the airport ranks among the top 10 airports in the world and is the fourth busiest airport in India by passenger traffic. Between April 2023 and March 2024, it handled over 25 million passengers and around 150,000 tonnes of cargo.
