India, with its vast geographical expanse and bustling cities, boasts an extensive network of airports from domestic to international. All the domestic and international flights are managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). There are 137 Airports(103 Domestic, 24 international and 10 Customer Airports) under the control of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). They manage the creating, maintaining, upgrading, and managing civil aviation infrastructure in India. Airports in India play an important role in facilitating travel and trade, connecting major cities, towns, and remote regions across the country. India has served various airports across the country. Here is a list of Some of the major airports in India-
1. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)Â
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi. This is one of the busiest airports in India and serves as a major gateway to the country and holds domestic and international flights.
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport also known as Mumbai International Airport is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This airport is the primary international gateway to Western India and the second busiest airport in India. It connects Mumbai to destinations across the globe for trade, tourism, fashion and commerce.
3. Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This airport serves as a major hub for domestic and international flights, especially for southern Indian. It is located about 40km north of the city centre. It is named after Kempe Gowda I, the founder of Bengaluru.
4. Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This airport serves as a gateway to the southern region of India. It is located in the southwestern part of the city, it is the fourth busiest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic. It handles both domestic and international flights.
5. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is situated in Kolkata, West Bengal. This airport serves as a major hub for flights to eastern India and international destinations. It is located approximately 17 kilometres from the city centre, the airport handles both domestic and international flights, connecting Kolkata to various destinations across India and the world.
6. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. This airport serves as a major aviation hub for southern India. It is named after the Prime Minister Of India, Rajiv Gandhi
7. Cochin International Airport (COK)
Cochin International Airport is situated in Kochi, Kerala. This airport serves the state of Kerala and is one of the busiest airports in India.
8. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This airport serves western India and is a major hub for domestic and international flights.
9. Goa International Airport (GOI)
Goa International Airport is situated in Dabolim, Goa. This airport serves as the primary gateway to the popular tourist destination of Goa.
10. Jaipur International Airport (JAI)
Jaipur International Airport is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This airport serves the state of Rajasthan and is an important aviation hub in northern India.