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Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 16 km from the New Delhi city center. Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. One of the easiest transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center is by using your hotel’s airport shuttle service. If your hotel does not provide an airport shuttle service then other methods of transportation include taxis, buses, or the metro.

We would recommend having local currency on you at all times. Taxi drivers or bus drivers tend to demand higher fares in foreign currency. If you have the local currency on hand you won’t face this problem.

Bus

The cheapest method of transportation to get to Indira Gandhi International Airport is by bus. The bus fare is 50 rupee. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport from the city center. Buses run until 11 pm and depart from the Connaught Place area.

Metro

Public transportation in Delhi is provided by buses and the metro. The metro is the most profitable transportation alternative in terms of speed and price. The metro network in Delhi reaches almost every part of the city. To get to Indira Gandhi International Airport from the city center by metro you have to travel to the New Delhi Station. From this station you can get to the airport in about 20 minutes. The metro runs directly to the airport, stopping at Terminal 3.

Taxi

There are two types of taxicabs in Delhi that you can use for urban transportation. There are standard taxis whose fares are based on the kilometers traveled. These taxis can be called from any part of the city and provide comfortable transportation to the airport. Rickshaws are another type of ‘taxi’ transportation. However, rickshaws do not travel long distances. Rickshaws travel a maximum of 1-2 kilometers, making them ideal to use for a city tour. To get to the airport from the city center you can use a normal taxicab.

Airport Information

Located 16 km from the New Delhi city center, Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. In 2015 the airport was awarded the Best Airport in Central Asia/India by Skytrax. The airport acts as a major hub for various Indian carriers. Indira Gandhi International Airport operates passenger services out of 2 terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Terminal 2 has been dedicated for special operations since 2010. There are plans for further expansion in the future.  

The airport features a variety of services to ensure passengers’ needs are met as they wait for their flight or after they land. There are also many special services that passengers can benefit from. Indira Gandhi International Airport contains a hotel, spa services, lounges, duty free shops and famous brands like Mango and Hugo Boss where you can go shopping. The international terminal, Terminal 3, features sleeping pods that passengers can use as they wait for their departing flight. For more detailed information on these sleeping pods please visit Indira Gandhi International Airport’s website. 

In Chelyabinsk, the most commonly used means of public transportation in urban transportation is bus. The amount you need to pay for one-way ticket is only 0.50 dollars. If you are planning to stay in the city for a long time, you can buy a monthly card. You can buy your monthly ticket by paying 14 dollars. Another common means of public transportation is marshrutka. In marshrutkas, straphangers aren’t accepted and the fares are fixed as 15 rubles. Trolleybuses are also quite common in Chelyabinsk. By using these three means of public transportation, you can easily travel in the city and also visit the nearby places. If you are using a smartphone, you can see all the routes and stops thanks to the 2GIS application, which you can download on your phone.

Taxi is a means of transportation that you can easily find in the city center. Taximeters start charging from 2 dollars and it increases 0.5 dollars per kilometer. One hour waiting time of taxis is 5 dollars. On the other hand, the fares are higher at late hours. The train station located in the city is not only used for urban transportation but also for intercity transportation. From here you can easily get to Moscow and Astana by getting on a train. By transferring, you can also get to other cities.

During your visit, you can rent a car or motorcycle from one of the car rental companies located in the city center or at the airport. Since the city is quite small, you can travel around with your car without fear. However, you must remember that you should have an international driver's license.

From Chelyabinsk International Airport, you can get to the city center by bus, taxi or shuttle service. Some hotels also offer airport shuttle service. If you want to have a comfortable transportation vehicle during your travel, you can contact one of the car rental companies located at the airport.

Bus

There are bus stops at the exit of airport terminal. You can get on one of the buses going to the city center. They operate at frequent intervals. You can buy your ticket by paying 0.50 dollars. The tickets are sold in the terminal. You should first on take the bus route 82 and then transfer to the route 99. The travel to the city center from the airport lasts about one and half an hour.

Taxi

You can easily see the taxis waiting for their passengers when you get out of the airport arrival terminal. There is taximeter in all taxis and the fares are standardized. Travelling to the city center from the airport by taxi takes about 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Car Rental

At Chelyabinsk International Airport, there are the offices of both local and international car rental companies. By visiting one of these companies, you can rent a car suitable for your budget. They absolutely want to see your international driver's license. You will not have to wait at the airport for long minutes if you complete your car rental process on the internet before your arrival. If you make an online reservation, your car will be ready for you at the arrival time of your flight. You should follow the highway E30 to reach the city center from the airport. The travel lasts about half an hour.

Hotel Shuttle

Although not every hotel located in the city center offers airport shuttle service, some of them offer airport shuttle service for their guests. Although airport shuttle services are a little more expensive than taxis, they are very comfortable means of transportation. If you make a reservation in advance by contacting your hotel, your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport when your plane has landed, and your driver will welcome you at the exit of the baggage claim area.

Shuttle Service

At Chelyabinsk International Airport, there are buses operating under a private company and offering shuttle transfer services. By using these services, you can easily reach the city center. You can get information about the departure hours of these services at the arrival terminal. Although the amount you need to pay is slightly higher compares to bus, shuttles are more comfortable means of transportation for travelling to the city center.