Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Hyderabad Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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HYD Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Code: HYD).
What to Expect
Hyderabad Airport consists of a small, modern single terminal. The airport contains some eateries but only a little in the way of shops or other services. WiFi is available to help pass the time, and additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first-class lounge.
Sleeping in Hyderabad Airport
It is possible to sleep overnight at Hyderabad Airport. The airport is open 24 hours a day, and flights arrive throughout the night. If you have a layover and you’re here from the very early hours of the morning, you can find somewhere to sleep until your next flight. There are reports of comfortable recliner-style chairs at most departure gates. Like any airport, though, these tend to be the most popular amongst sleepy travellers, so if you see a free one, grab it before it’s too late! There are also chairs throughout the terminal, but they have armrests, so sleeping won’t be very comfortable. If you’d rather stretch out, we recommend bringing a sleeping mat or bag with you to help you get comfortable.
For uninterrupted sleep, there are two hotels located within the airport complex. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If you’d rather have a more traditional place to sleep, dormitory-style cubicles and private rooms are available to rent per hour at Airport Lodge. Depending on the package you purchase, some of these rooms are also equipped with a TV and shower facilities.
Located at the Public Transportation Centre area of the airport, the Airport Lodge offers dormitory-style lodging and private rooms, exclusive rooms for ladies (on request), shower facilities (r.120 / 30 minutes), luggage storage, cafeteria, and 24-hour security. Dorms have lockers. Private rooms have attached bathrooms and LCD TVs. The hotel offers 6, 12 and 24-hour room rates. A free shuttle bus runs between the airport and the Airport Lodge every 10 minutes. Rates as of October 2024:
- Dormitory (no air-conditioning): r.360 (6 hours) – r.540 (12 hours) – r.780 (24 hours)
- Dormitory (air-conditioning): r.540 (6 hours) – r.720 (12 hours) – r.1080 (24 hours)
- Standard Room: r.1440/single or r.360/double (12 hours) – r.1980/single or r.360/double (24 hours)
- Deluxe Room: r.1980/single or r.2340/double (6 hours) – r.2580/single or r.3120/double (12 hours)
If you’d rather book a hotel for a guaranteed, comfortable night’s sleep, there is also a nearby hotel.
- Novotel Hotel – An airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
Quality of nearby airport hotels seems to be mixed, so we only listed one hotel. For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Hyderabad Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Encalm Lounge – Location: International Departures, airside, Level E, near Gate 23. Showers are available ($). Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Hyderabad Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
If you’ve given up trying to sleep and want to try to find somewhere to eat instead, you might not have much luck at Hyderabad Airport. There are food options available, but unfortunately, we can’t confirm if these are open 24 hours. Click here to update this information.
There are vending machines which might be suitable for quick snacks and refreshments if you’re desperate! Otherwise, make sure to bring some snacks and drinks with you if possible.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Left Luggage/ Baggage Storage/Clock Room Facility Counters are available at Airport Village. Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Baggage is also accepted for safekeeping up to 90 days. Rates: Each bag, regardless of size and weight, is Rs.138/- for every first 2 hours and Rs.28/- every additional hour to Rs.497/- for 24 hours.
Mobile Charging
Available.
Showers
Freshen up before your flight. You can access showers at Hyderabad Airport for a small fee. Located in the Encalm Lounge. See Airport Lounges above.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Hyderabad Airport. Connect to the “Hyderabad Airport-Free-WiFi” network. Enter your information on the login page to receive a serial number and PIN via mobile phone. Use that serial number and PIN to access the internet.
Security & Safety
We do not have any reports of safety issues at Hyderabad Airport. However, sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Airport Ambassadors – If you are lost and need to find your way, look for the friendly people in recognizable turquoise-green shirts. The Airport Ambassadors will help you get to your desired location.
Airport Village – An area of the airport where you will find food and beverage concessions. Locals can use the area to wait for their family members and guests. At one point, rates used to apply. We could not confirm this at the time of our October 2023 Update. If you know whether they are still there, click here to update this guide.
Buggy Service – The airport offers free golf cart service when needed. Locations: International Departure, Airside • Domestic Departure area, Airside • International Arrival area, near Gate 24 • Near Domestic AeroBridge Arrival Area • Near Domestic Baggage Reclaim area, near Belt 02.
Business Center – Computers with internet access, printing, photocopies, faxing and other limited services used to be available. We could not confirm this at the time of our October 2023 Update. If you know whether they are still there, click here to update this guide.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in the International Terminal. In addition, there is a good variety of shops to pass the time.
Family Services
- Baby Care Facilities – There are rooms equipped with baby changing facilities. Locations: unknown.
- Strollers – The airport supplies complimentary strollers. Pick-up points: Information desk, check-in area.
Go-Karting – If you have time to pass, head to the Car Park Area (Arrivals), where you can have a few passes on the go-kart course.
Information Desk – Three Information Desks are available: Rows G and P • Airport Village • International Arrivals, near Belt 11. Hours: unknown.
Luggage
- Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
- Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available in the International Departures.
- Porters – Need assistance with your luggage? Porters are available. Rates: Rs 500 up to three bags • Rs 1000 for four to six bags • Rs 1500 for seven to nine bags.
Medical Services – Round-the-clock urgent care, 17 beds and a pharmacy are available at the fully-staffed Medical Centre. Location: unknown. Hours: Open 24 hours.
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available from at least six different providers. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Airside and Landside.
- Banking Services – State Bank of India and Union Bank have branches in the Arrivals, Domestic Departure, and Domestic Check-in Hall areas. Hours: unknown.
- Currency Exchange – Weizmann Forex and EbixCash offer exchange services. Locations: Unknown.
Pharmacy – Apollo Pharmacy has three locations: Arrivals, Domestic Departures and International Departures. Hours are unknown; however, the pharmacy within the airport’s Medical Centre is open 24 hours.
Postal Services – Send out your last-minute postcards, buy stamps and more at the Post Office (Arrivals, Car Park Area). Hours: unknown.
Prayer Rooms – There are two prayer rooms located within the terminal. Locations: unknown.
SIM Cards – SIM Cards can be purchased at the CxSol store in the Arrivals and the Matrix store in the International Departures. One of our readers also suggests, “It is recommended to buy a sim card in [the] arrivals before exiting the airport. The Law requires many details to register for a sim outside of the airport zone that will be difficult to answer without an Indian Address, passport, etc. There is a Vodafone store in arrivals. I asked the information desk and they made a call and shortly a Vodafone associate found me and set up my sim card in five minutes near the waiting area.”
Smoking – Smoking lounges are available inside the terminal in both the Departures and Arrivals areas.
Spas – ODE Spa offers massages and other services in the Domestic Departures Area.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Hyderabad and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, there is a Make My Trip travel agency with an office at the airport that can probably be of assistance.
Virtual Reality – Virtual reality gaming offered by Zero Latency is also available to keep you entertained as you wait for your flight. Location: Car Park Area, Level G.
Bus
TSRTC’s Pushpak Airport Liner is a luxury express bus service between the airport and select destinations (at least 18) in Hyderabad. For routes and schedule information, please visit the Hyderabad Airport website.
State-owned long-distance buses between the airport and select destinations (at least 13) are available at the airport’s bus stop area. Tickets can be booked online or at the bus ticket counters in Arrivals. For further information about destinations, timetables and fares, visit the TSRTC or APSRTC websites.
Car Rentals
Two car rental agencies, Srinivasa Rent A Cab and One Car Rental, are onsite. In addition to self-drive car rentals, both companies offer chauffeured car and limousine services.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could find only one hotel that provides an airport shuttle: Novotel Hotel. See also Airport Hotels above.
Ride App
Uber and Ola are available throughout the city. A ride to the city centre costs approximately Rs 732.
Taxi
Meru and Sky Cabs provide licensed, metered, air-conditioned taxi services from HYD airport at car park level. At the time of this update, taxi fare is Rs 21 per kilometre with a 25% surcharge for rides between 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM. Prepaid service is also available, and taxis driven by women to provide women’s safety. Taxi counters are located inside the terminal, in the Arrivals area.
Last updated: 2024-10-10
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