Colombo Bandaranaike Airport

Address
Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Airport Code
CMB
Country Code
94
Telephone
197 33 2424 (general information) or 197 33 1377/2377 (flight information)
Fax
None
E-mail
Via the airport’s website
Website
www.airport.lk
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT + 5.5
Location
The airport is located 32km (20 miles) from the city

Driving Directions
Most hotels and tour operators offer transport from the airport; if possible confirm in advance.
Car Parking
There are two parking areas. The terminal cark park can accommodate 400 vehicles. A remote car park, about 300m (984ft) from the terminal, is larger and offers cheaper parking.
Car Hire
There are several car hire companies at the airport, but none of the biggest international operators are present.
Public Transport
Road: Buses and taxis are available at the airport, and there is a train station nearby, but visitors are advised to arrange their own transportation. Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal. The airport taxi service (tel: 112 252 861, ext 3097) operates a counter in the arrival hall’s inner lobby and has a fleet of over 600 vehicles. Bus: An intercity bus service operates from the airport. Buses leave for Colombo every 30 minutes.
Information and Help Desks
The information desk is located on the first floor of the terminal building. In addition to offering information relating to travel or the airport’s facilities, it also has fax and photocopying equipment for use by travellers.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Six banks operate at the arrival lobby providing currency exchange facilities. A post office is also available. Telephone booths can be found in the arrival, departure and transit areas. A communications counter is located in the transit lounge with international direct dialling and fax facilities. Eating and drinking: A restaurant run by Sri Lankan Airlines is located in the transit lounge and serves local and international cuisine. Another restaurant that serves snacks, meals and hot and cold beverages is located in the departure lobby. Shopping: Several duty-free shops are available in the arrival and departure halls selling a variety of products, including electrical and electronic items, wines and spirits, handicrafts, silk items, jewellery, perfumes and teas. Luggage: Travellers visiting Sri Lanka for up to 45 days can take advantage of the airport’s bond baggage facility (tel: 112 252 861, ext 3019). The baggage will be checked by customs and airport security and will then be sealed and transferred to the departure terminal where it will be stored until your next flight. Inquiries about lost luggage should be directed either to the information desk or to the airline office. Other facilities: A first aid centre staffed with qualified nurses is located in the arrival immigration area. Fully air-conditioned day rooms with attached toilets are available in the arrival and departure halls for transit passengers who wish to stretch out and rest. Shower rooms are also available, in the transit lounge.
Conference and Business Facilities
A business centre is located on the ground floor, in the transit hall. International direct dialling, fax and photocopiers are available. In addition, there are four business and first class lounges at the airport.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Special assistance to wheelchair users, passengers on stretchers and passengers travelling for medical reasons is available. Call for further information (tel: 197 332 382).
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. The Hilton Colombo Residence (tel: (0)11 534 4644) is located in the city centre, 35 minutes from the airport. A shuttle bus runs from the airport to the hotel five times a day.

Malé International Airport

Address
Hulhulé – 22000, Republic of Maldives
Airport Code
MLE
Country Code
960
Telephone
338 800
Fax
331 515
E-mail
info@maclnet.net
Website
www.airports.com.mv
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT + 5
Location
The airport is located on Hulhulé island, about 2.5km (1.5 miles) northeast of Malé.

Driving Directions
The airport is not accessible by road.
Car Parking
There is no car parking at the airport.
Car Hire
Car hire is not available, but taxis operate on Malé.
Public Transport
Water: A 24-hour ferry service provides transfer from the airport to Malé city or to various resort islands in the area. There are no taxis at the airport, but taxis are available where the ferry arrives in Malé.

Air: Maldivian Air Taxi (tel: 315 201) and Trans Maldivian Airways (tel: 331 2444 or 334 8400; website: www.tma.com.mv) are sea plane operators offering air transfer between the airport and their various destinations in the Maldives.
Information and Help Desks
The airport information desk (tel: 325 511, ext 8240) is located in the departure area of the terminal. A tourist information counter is available in the arrival area of the terminal.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: A branch of the Bank of Maldives is located by the exit in the arrival terminal. It offers a foreign currency exchange service. A post office is located near the entrance to the departures hall. International and local phone calls can be made from the cash and credit card phones in the terminal building. Wireless Internet access is available, but for those who do not have wireless connectivity there are Internet stations and laptop connection at the Chiraagu Airport Cyber Cafe.
Eating and drinking: Excellent restaurants and self-service cafeterias are located on the ground floor and first floor of the passenger terminal.
Shopping: The duty-free shops on the first floor in the departure area offer a wide range of goods such as cigarettes, liquor, perfumes, cosmetics, books, stationery, clothing, toys, electronics, confectionery, flowers and souvenirs. Special souvenir shops are located in the departure and transit lounges. A flower shop can be found just opposite the post office. The airport’s pharmacy is located just outside the first aid office, next to the Bank of Maldives airport branch.
Luggage: A 24-hour lost and found counter can be found in the security office in the departure lounge.
Other facilities: The airport has shower rooms for use by travellers. A health care centre for first aid and minor health emergencies is available at the terminal building. A special care service is available for expectant mothers and newly born babies. Travellers should contact the airport’s public relation officer at the information counter about this. An outdoor children’s play park and a play area in the transit area are available. There is a prayer room on the first floor of the departure terminal. A fully air-conditioned mosque is located a short walk from the terminal building.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Finifenmaa Lounge is located on the first floor and is equipped with satellite TV, Internet access, telephones and a fax machine. Refreshments are also available.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Facilities adjusted to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities include the lifts and toilets. Wheelchairs are available.
Hotels
The Hulhulé Island Hotel (tel: 333 0888) is the only hotel on Hulhulé island. It is located just a 5-minute walk from the airport and a 10-minute boat ride from Malé.

Trivandrum International Airport

Address
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Airport Code
TRV
Country Code
91
Telephone
(471) 500 283
Fax
(471) 500 428
E-mail
apd_votv@aai.aero
Website
None
Number of Terminals
2 (domestic and international)
Time Zone
GMT + 5.5
Location
The airport is located 5km (3 miles) southwest of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly Trivandrum), the capital of Kerala.

Airport News
Work has started on a completely new third terminal. This terminal will be devoted exclusively to international flights.
Driving Directions
There are plenty of signs along the main road heading out to the airport.
Car Parking
Both short- and long-term parking is available at the airport.
Car Hire
A number of local car hire companies offer cars with drivers or self drive at the airport.
Public Transport
Road: Bus: There is a city bus service running quite frequently between the airport and the city bus terminal at East Fort, near the Padmanabha Swamy temple.
Taxi: Taxis and autorickshaws are available outside the terminals. Pre-paid taxis are also available, to be booked at a counter in the arrivals areas of the terminal buildings.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks are available in both terminals.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: A post office and a bank are available in the arrivals area of the international terminal. There is also a bank branch in the departures area. Internet access is available in the international terminal.
Eating and drinking: There are restaurants in the departure area of the international terminal as well as snack bars and tea and coffee vending machines.Shopping: There is a duty-free shop in the departure area of the international terminal. Shops selling books, gift items and mobile phones are available in both terminals.
Luggage:.There is lost and found office in the international terminal.
Other facilities: A medical facility is available. The airport has dormitory accommodation and retiring rooms available for transit passengers.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no business or conference facilities at the airport, but Internet access is available in the international terminal.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport offers special assistance and wheelchairs to physically disabled travellers.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Hotel Lucia (tel: (471) 463 443), Hotel South Park (tel: (471) 333 333) and Hotel Horrison (tel: (471) 326 888) are all located around 7km (4.5 miles) from the airport.

Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

Address
Kolkata 700052, India
Airport Code
CCU
Country Code
91
Telephone
(033) 511 9977
Fax
(033) 511 9266
E-mail
Via the airport’s website
Website
www.calcuttaairport.com
Number of Terminals
2 passenger terminals – international and domestic
Time Zone
GMT + 5.5
Location

The airport is located at Dum Dum, 18km (11 miles) to the northeast of Kolkata.
Transfer Between Terminals
There is no covered walkway between the terminals.
Driving Directions
To get to the city from the airport, take the Jessore Road towards the south first and then the Belgachhiya Road and follow signs to the city. The distance is about 18km (11 miles).
Car Parking
The two parking lots have 250 parking spaces each. Both short-term and long-term parking is available.
Car Hire
Car hire counters are located in the arrivals area. Avis, along with several local car hire companies, offers car hire at the airport.
Public Transport
Rail: Train: The city’s circular railway operates between Dum Dum station near the airport and Princep Ghat near Strand Road. Trains run every 15 minutes during peak hours and hourly at other times.
Metro: The Metro Railway runs between Dum Dum near the airport and the city centre every 10-15 minutes from early morning until around 2200 in the evening. Buses go via the Dum Dum train and metro stations.
Road: Bus: Buses between the airport and the city centre run every 10-15 minutes from early morning until around 2200 in the evening.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminals. Pre-paid taxis can be booked from a counter in the arrivals area.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks are available in both terminals.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are banks and bureaux de change in the terminals. A post office is also available.
Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, cafes and snack bars in both terminal buildings.
Shopping: There are duty-free shops and newsagents in both terminals. Gift shops selling handicraft items are available in the international terminal.
Luggage:.Luggage trolleys are available free of charge. Queries about lost luggage can be directed to the information desk in the arrivals hall or to the airlines.
Other facilities: Child care rooms are available in the terminal buildings. A medical service offering first aid and dealing with minor emergencies is also available.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no conference or business facilities at the airport.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Facilities are basic. The airport has wheelchairs available for use by physically disabled travellers. Airport staff are available to offer assistance.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. MBD Airport Hotel (tel: (033) 2511 9111) is located 1km (0.6 miles) from the airport. The North Star Hotel (tel: (033) 2551 4171) is located 3.5km (2 miles) from the airport.

Goa International Airport

Address
Dabolim, Goa, India
Airport Code
GOI
Country Code
91
Telephone
832 2254 1445
Fax
832 2254 1863
E-mail
Via the airport’s website
Website
http://goanairport.com
Number of Terminals
2 (a domestic terminal and an international terminal are housed in the same building)
Time Zone
GMT + 5.5
Location
The airport is located 4km (2.5 miles) from Vasco da Gama to the northwest and 5km (3 miles) from Dabolim to the east. State capital Panaji is around 30km (19 miles) away to the north

Driving Directions
Vasco da Gama can be reached by heading west on the state highway not far from the airport. To get to the state capital Panaji (Panjim), head for the national highway 17A, follow the 17A eastwards and then go north on the 17 motorway all the way to Panaji (Panjim).
Car Parking
Parking facilities at the airport are limited. There are 114 parking spaces for cars and six for coaches. The parking lot is located near the terminal building.
Car Hire
Car hire services are not available at the airport.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Pre-paid taxis are available at the airport. The pre-paid taxi service counter is located outside the terminal building. Bus: Local buses, which are often very crowded and not very frequent, go to Chicalim and Vasco da Gama nearby. Rail: Train: The nearest train station is in Vasco da Gama.
Information and Help Desks
There are information desks both in the domestic terminal and the international terminal.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: A bank, currency exchange booths and post and telegraph services are available in the terminal building. Eating and drinking: Snack bars are available in both the international and the domestic terminal areas. A restaurant is also available in the domestic terminal. Shopping: Duty-free shops selling liquor, cigarettes, perfumes, toiletries, electronic items, watches and much else are located in the international departures and arrivals areas. There is also a shop selling distilled water. Luggage: The airport has free baggage trolleys for travellers navigating their way through the airport. Other facilities: A first aid room is available in the terminal building. Baby changing facilities are also available.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no business or conference facilities at the airport.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Facilities are basic. Wheelchairs are available from the airline counters.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Bogmala Beach Resort (tel: 832 556 222 or 832 556 235) is located 4km (2.5 miles) away and is the closest hotel-type accommodation near the airport.

Chennai Madras (Meenambakkam) International Airport

Address
Tirisulam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Airport Code
MAA
Country Code
91
Telephone
(044) 2234 1971 (domestic terminal) or 2234 0551 (international terminal)
Fax
None
E-mail
None
Website
www.airportsindia.org.in
Number of Terminals
2 – Kamaraj Terminal (domestic) and Anna Terminal (international)
Time Zone
GMT + 5.5
Location
The airport is located at Tirisulam, 17km (10.5 miles) south of Chennai.

Transfer Between Terminals
The two terminals are next to each other within the terminal building.
Driving Directions
It is relatively easy to drive from the city to the airport or the other way. Take the GST Road leading southwest from the city or northeast from the airport and then just follow the signs.
Car Parking
There are 500 parking spaces outside of the terminal building.
Car Hire
Car hire counters are located in the arrivals area. Several local companies, including Aviation Express, are represented at the airport.
Public Transport
Rail: There is a suburban railway station just outside the airport, called Tirusulam. Trains to Fort George Station and Egmore Station run every 20-40 minutes from early morning until late in the evening.
Road: Bus: There is a bus stop outside the airport gate. Bus 18A departs frequently for the centre of the city. The journey takes around 45 minutes.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminals. Pre-paid taxis are the most commonly used means by international travellers heading for Chennai city. They can be booked from a counter in the arrivals area of the terminal buildings. Autorickshaws are also available.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks are available in both terminals.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Foreign exchange counters are available in both departure and arrival areas. Indian Bank ATMs are available in the domestic terminal. Internet access and video phones for conference calls are available at the airport’s communication centre.
Eating and drinking: There are restaurants in both terminals as well as in the building linking them. There are also snack bars and vending machines for snacks, drinks and newspapers.
Shopping: There are duty-free shops, several gift shops, a book store and newsagents at the airport. A pharmacy is located in the domestic terminal.
Luggage: Luggage trolleys are available free of charge. Queries about lost luggage can be directed to the airport information desks or to the airlines.
Other facilities: A medical facility is available. Free mineral water is available for travellers through designated water coolers in both terminals. The airport also has dormitory accommodation and retiring rooms available for transit passengers.
Conference and Business Facilities
An executive lounge is available, and the airport’s communication centre provides Internet access and video phones for conference calls.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport offers special assistance, reserved parking spaces and specially adjusted rest spaces and toilets for physically disabled travellers. The airport also has an ambulift facility to aid with boarding and disembarkation.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Radisson Hotel Chennai (tel: (044) 2231 0101) is a deluxe business hotel located 3km (2 miles) from the airport. Hotel Mars (tel: (044) 2264 1523/211/286) is a cheaper hotel that is also located 3km (2 miles) from the airport.

Bengaluru International Airport

Address
Devanahalli, Bengaluru (Bangalore), India
Airport Code
BLR
Country Code
91
Telephone
(80) 2354 0000
Website
www.bengaluruairport.com
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT + 5.5

Location
The airport is situated 40km (25 miles) from Bengaluru, in Devanahalli.
Airport News
Bengaluru International Airport opened on the 24 May 2008, taking over all commercial flights operating out of Bangalore International Airport (HAL). A high-speed electric train is planned to connect the airport with the city, but no date of completion has been announced. A new express toll road is also planned to connect the airport to the city’s ring road at Hennur.

Ahmedabad Airport (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport)

Address
SVP International Airport Ahmedabad-380 003, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Airport Code
AMD
Country Code
91
Telephone
(079) 286 9211
Fax
(079) 286 3561
E-mail
apdahm@ad1.vsnl.net.in
Website
http://aai.aero/allAirports/ahmedabad_generalinfo.jsp
Number of Terminals
2 (Domestic and International)
Time Zone
GMT + 5.5
Location
The airport is located 15km (9.5 miles) northeast of Ahmedabad and about 20km (12.5 miles) south of Gandhinagar.

Transfer Between Terminals
The two terminals are within walking distance of each other.
Driving Directions
The airport is well signposted from both Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Car Parking
There are 200 car spaces at the International Terminal, and 250 at the Domestic Terminal. More car parking facilities are under construction.
Car Hire
Local car hire companies have offices on the Arrival side of the Domestic Terminal. Hertz (tel: (079) 30997543; website: www.hertz.com) also offer chauffeured cars for hire.
Public Transport
Road: Bus: There is a city bus service but it is fairly limited.
Taxis: A prepaid taxi counter can be found at the airport, operated by the Taxi Drivers Association.
Information and Help Desks
An information desk is located in the International Terminal.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There is a bank and a bureau de change in the International Terminal.
Shopping: A variety of shops are available throughout the airport, including a branch of Bombay Stores, a newsagent and a shop selling local handicrafts. A duty-free shop is available in the International Terminal.
Eating and drinking: There are several juice and snack bars located throughout the airport.
Luggage: Trolleys are available, and there is a lost and found office.
Other facilities: There are rest rooms for transit passengers in the International Terminal (tel: (079) 286 9266).
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no conference or business facilities at the airport, but the Taj Residency (tel: (079) 6666 1234 or 2286 9999; website: www.tajhotels.com) nearby has extensive facilities, including a business centre, broadband Internet access, fax, printing and scanning facilities, laptop hire, workstations and secretarial services. There are also three conference rooms.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Wheelchairs are available, and so is assistance for disabled travellers. Please notify your airline prior to travelling.
Hotels
The hotels closest to the airport are the Sunset Comfort Inn (tel: (079) 286 2591) and the Taj Residency (tel: (079) 6666 1234 or 2286 9999; website: www.tajhotels.com), both 2km (1.25 miles) from the terminals. The Ashok Palace (tel: (079) 286 1133) and the Moti Manor (tel: (079) 286 9976) are located a little bit further away (4km/2.5 miles).

(New Delhi) Indira Gandhi International Airport

Address
New Delhi 110 037, India
Airport Code
DEL
Country Code
91
Telephone
(011) 2566 1000 (Terminal 1) or (011) 2560 2000 (Terminal 2)
Fax
None
E-mail
Via the airport’s website
Website
www.newdelhiairport.in
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT + 5.5
Location

The airport is located 23km (14 miles) south of New Delhi.

Airport News
A massive expansion project has started at the airport. A new terminal and runway are under construction and scheduled for completion in 2010. This is expected to increase capacity to 37 million passengers a year. More terminals and runways are planned thereafter, however, and the airport authorities are expecting a capacity of 100 million passengers a year by 2026.

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Address
Mumbai 400 099, India
Airport Code
BOM
Country Code
91
Telephone
(022) 2626 4000 (domestic terminal) or 2681 3000 (international terminal)
Fax
None
E-mail
Via the airport’s website
Website
www.csia.in
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone

GMT + 5.5

Location
The airport terminals are located 26-30km (16-19 miles) north of Mumbai.

Airport News
A new terminal building is planned for completion by 2010. There are also plans to extend the proposed new Mumbai metro line out to the airport.

Transfer Between Terminals
The airport terminals are spread over two different locations 4km (2.5 miles) apart in the north of Mumbai. Terminal 2 is located at Sahar, and deals with international flights. Terminal 1, which deals with domestic flights only, is located at Santa Cruz. Free inter-terminal coach services transfer passengers between the terminals every 20 minutes during the day.