| Popular Airport | Irkutsk Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 40 hour 5 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 4494 Km |
Bus
If you want to get to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from Hyderabad, you can wait at Pushpak Airport Liner stops going to the airport. The four routes are, Route A1- Hyderabad Airport to Secunderabad via LB Nagar, Route A2- Hyderabad Airport to Secunderabad via Secretariat, Route B2- Hyderabad Airport to Paryatak Bhavan via Rajbhavan - AC Guards, and Route B1- Hyderabad Airport to JNTU via Malaysian Township. If your flight is between 24.00-05.00, check out their timetable as some buses do not operate during those hours. The fares start from INR 210, and you can purchase tickets directly from the driver.
Taxi
There are numerous taxi companies in the Hyderabad city center that you can use as a transportation method to reach Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. There are several different kinds of taxis, such as pre-paid taxis, she-cabs, Uber, and Ola, for this reason, the pricing changes according to several factors. Between 23.00-05.00 a surcharge is also applied, so beware of that. Although the prices change, they generally start from INR 600, with different payment options. You can always ask a related person in the hotel you are staying at to arrange a taxi to go to the airport.
Rental Car
In the Hyderabad city center, you can find many options for rental cars. Rental cars are great, especially if you want to get around the city and later use it as transportation to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. You can find several options, from luxury vehicles to economical ones, but the prices start from 40-50 USD per day. Before you rent a car, make sure that you can leave the car at the airport, otherwise, you may encounter problems.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are highly popular among locals, as well as tourists who want to get around the Hyderabad city center without getting stuck in traffic. Prices may vary but generally start from INR 2-3, and while it is wise for inner-city transportation, considering you are traveling with baggage, it is not the best option for transportation to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. It is one of the most affordable options, so if you are traveling alone, without a carry-on, it is a good option. Otherwise, you should opt for other options, as even if it is affordable, baggage generally costs extra.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel shuttles are the most popular option among families and larger groups that travel with carry-ons. If this is the case for you, it is advised that you should search for hotels that provide shuttle services from and to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The prices differ between hotels, some even apply no-charge policies for airport shuttles. But keep in mind that you share your flight times with related personnel beforehand, so you would not encounter any problems.
There are many public transportation options you can prefer to reach the city center from Irkutsk Airport. Minibus and buses are the most preferred transportation options. You can also take the advantage of taxi or car rental options outside the terminal building if you don’t prefer public transportation. When you step outside the airport building, you will see three different stations as Station No 1, No 2 and No 3.Various transportation vehicles depart from each station to Irkutsk city center.
You can prefer to take a minibus for transportation to the city center from Irkutsk Airport. Minibuses are the transportation vehicles having the most frequent services with the most diverse lines compared to other transportation options. The minibuses depart from Station No 1 and Station No 2 at the airport at frequent intervals. If you want to use Station 1, you can do directly to Irkutsk railway station by taking the minibus line 20. There are 21 different minibus lines to reach the airport and you can reach the city center at a very low price like 20 Rubles by choosing the most suitable line for you.
You can also go to Irkutsk city center by public buses or the airport buses if the minibus and trolleybus service times are not suitable for you. The buses, just like other public transportation, provide fast, comfortable and affordable transportation. It is possible to go into the city center in 15 minutes by paying only 20 Rubles.
One of the easiest ways to reach Irkutsk city center from Irkutsk Airport is by trolleybuses. If you prefer to travel by trolleybus, which is more convenient compared to buses, you need to go Station 1 or Station 3 at the airport. The trolleybus line 4 departing from Station No 1 goes to Kirov Square in the city center, while the trolleybus line 6 departing from Station No 3 goes to Zhukovski Square. Transportation by trolleybus approximately costs 20 Rubles and you can reach Irkutsk city center in 10 or 15 minutes.
There are plenty of taxis that provide 24/7 service outside Irkutsk Airport terminal and wait to pick up the airport passengers. If you are in a hurry and if you are willing to pay 410-500 Rubles, taking a taxi may be the best alternative you can prefer to reach the city center. It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the city center by taking a taxi.
If you are going to stay in Irkutsk more than two days, it would be useful for you to rent a car as soon as you arrive at the airport. Renting a car could be a better alternative in terms of price and comfort. If you make a quick search beforehand and go to the car rental offices by making a pre-reservation, your reserved car can be delivered to you in minutes. The route you need to follow to get to Irkutsk city center by the car you have rented is Sovetskaya Street and Krasnokazachya Ulitsa. You can reach the city center in 12 minutes.
