:Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

The existing commercial airport, Begumpet Airport, was unable to handle rising passenger traffic. The state government led by then chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu initially considered converting Hakimpet Air Force Station to civilian use; however, the Air Force refused.{{cite news|last=Ahmed|first=M.|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/iaf-grounds-hyderabad-international-airport-plan-197051201049_1.html|title=Iaf Grounds Hyderabad International Airport Plan|date=12 May 1997|work=Business Today|access-date=11 April 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422002735/http://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/iaf-grounds-hyderabad-international-airport-plan-197051201049_1.html|archive-date=22 April 2016}} When the State proposed the construction of a new airport for the Air Force, the Ministry of Defence suggested the State consider sites south of Begumpet Airport.{{cite news|last=Reddy|first=B. Dasarath|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/work-on-hyd-intl-airport-to-start-on-march-16-105031501031_1.html|title=Work on Hyd intl airport to start on March 16|date=15 March 2005|work=Business Today|access-date=11 April 2016}} By October 1998, the State had narrowed down to three possible locations for the new airport: Bongloor, Nadergul and Shamshabad.{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/business/1998/oct/23hydair.htm |title=Three sites shortlisted for international airport project in Hyderabad |date=23 October 1998 |work=Rediff.com |access-date=11 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081006164537/http://www.rediff.com/business/1998/oct/23hydair.htm |archive-date=6 October 2008}} Due to its convenient location near two highways (NH 44 and NH 765) and a railway line, Shamshabad was selected in December 1998.{{cite news |url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/fe/daily/19981202/33655484.html |title=Executive Briefing |date=2 December 1998 |work=The Financial Express |access-date=11 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422002846/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/fe/daily/19981202/33655484.html |archive-date=22 April 2016}}

In November 2000, under the N. Chandrababu Naidu government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed a memorandum of understanding on the greenfield airport project, establishing it as a public–private partnership.{{Cite web|url=http://www.timeprojects.net/news_clips3.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421062224/http://www.timeprojects.net/news_clips3.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 April 2024|title=Shamshabad Airport To Be Ready in 4 Years CM Chandrababu Naidu- Hyderabad, July 1, 2001|website=www.timeprojects.net|access-date=11 March 2020}} The State and AAI together would hold a 26% stake in the project, while the remaining 74% would be allotted to private companies.{{cite press release |date=15 December 2004 |title=Cabinet approves Draft Concession Agreement for Hyderabad International Airport |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=5722 |publisher=Ministry of Civil Aviation (India) |access-date=22 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422005327/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=5722 |archive-date=22 April 2016}} Through a bidding process the Shamshabad international airport with already land acquired of 5500 acres is in government possession and N. Chandrababu Naidu assigned bid to consortium consisting of Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao (GMR Group) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad was chosen as the holder of the 74% stake.

In December 2002, Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (HIAL), later renamed GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), was created as a special purpose entity, into which the State, AAI and GMR–MAHB placed their stakes.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-logistics/new-hyderabad-airport-to-be-named-after-rajiv-gandhi/article2171621.ece |title=New Hyderabad airport to be named after Rajiv Gandhi |date=14 March 2005 |work=The Hindu |access-date=14 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422005630/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-logistics/new-hyderabad-airport-to-be-named-after-rajiv-gandhi/article2171621.ece |archive-date=22 April 2016}}

In September 2003, the members of GHIAL signed a shareholders' agreement, as well as an agreement for state subsidy of over {{INRConvert|4|b}}.{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-10-01/news/27556335_1_malaysia-airports-holdings-berhad-first-phase-developer |title=Hyderabad airport pact inked |date=1 October 2003 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=11 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922073953/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-10-01/news/27556335_1_malaysia-airports-holdings-berhad-first-phase-developer |archive-date=22 September 2013}} A concession agreement between GHIAL and the Central Government was signed in December 2004, stipulating that no airport within a {{convert|150|km|adj=on}} radius of RGIA could be operated.{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-10/news/51301049_1_new-airports-telangana-rashtra-samithi-telangana-government |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713021015/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-10/news/51301049_1_new-airports-telangana-rashtra-samithi-telangana-government |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 July 2014 |title=GMR considers legal ways to stall Telangana government's airport plans near Hyderabad |last=Sukumar |first=C. R. |date=10 July 2014 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=13 April 2016}} Thus, the closure of Begumpet Airport was required.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/centre-confirms-closure-of-begumpet-airport/article1218250.ece |title=Centre confirms closure of Begumpet airport |date=12 March 2008 |work=The Hindu |access-date=13 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422005909/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/centre-confirms-closure-of-begumpet-airport/article1218250.ece |archive-date=22 April 2016}}

File:Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati addressing at the inauguration of the E-boarding facility at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, in Hyderabad. The CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd.jpg

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The project was forwarded when Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy gained power and construction began by GMR on 16 March 2005 when Sonia Gandhi laid the foundation stone.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/sonia-lays-foundation-for-rajiv-gandhi-airport-navi-mumbai-pune-ludhiana-to-get-international-airports/article2171855.ece |title=Sonia lays foundation for Rajiv Gandhi airport Navi Mumbai, Pune, Ludhiana to get international airports |date=16 March 2005 |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=11 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422010019/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/sonia-lays-foundation-for-rajiv-gandhi-airport-navi-mumbai-pune-ludhiana-to-get-international-airports/article2171855.ece |archive-date=22 April 2016}} Two days prior, the Central Government had named the airport after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi,{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-logistics/new-hyderabad-airport-to-be-named-after-rajiv-gandhi/article2171621.ece |title=New Hyderabad airport to be named after Rajiv Gandhi |date=14 March 2005 |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=11 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422005630/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-logistics/new-hyderabad-airport-to-be-named-after-rajiv-gandhi/article2171621.ece |archive-date=22 April 2016}} who had undergone pilot training in Hyderabad.{{cite news |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/new-international-airport-at-hyderabad-inaugurated/553791 |title=New international airport at Hyderabad inaugurated |date=14 March 2008 |work=Outlook |access-date=11 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422010209/http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/new-international-airport-at-hyderabad-inaugurated/553791 |archive-date=22 April 2016}} The naming resulted in opposition from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). At Begumpet Airport, the international terminal was named after Rajiv Gandhi while the domestic terminal was named after TDP founder N. T. Rama Rao; TDP wanted to continue this naming convention at the new airport. However, the new airport has only one terminal.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/03/16/stories/2005031609190400.htm |title=Shamshabad airport issue precedes Sonia visit |date=15 March 2005 |work=The Hindu |access-date=11 April 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422010301/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/03/16/stories/2005031609190400.htm |archive-date=22 April 2016}}

Roughly three years after the foundation stone laying ceremony, the airport was inaugurated on 14 March 2008 amid protests. TDP repeated its demand for the naming of the domestic terminal. In addition, on 12 and 13 March, 20,000 AAI employees had conducted a strike against the closure of Begumpet Airport, as well as that of HAL Airport in Bangalore, fearing they would lose their jobs.{{cite news |url=http://gulfnews.com/news/asia/india/slow-take-off-for-airport-stir-1.91196 |title=Slow take-off for airport stir |date=13 March 2008 |work=Gulf News |access-date=30 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105007/http://gulfnews.com/news/asia/india/slow-take-off-for-airport-stir-1.91196 |archive-date=4 March 2016}}{{cite news |url=http://www.oneindia.com/2008/03/13/hyderabad-greenfield-airport-ready-inauguration-aai-employees-protest-1205402880.html |title=New Hyderabad greenfield airport ready for inauguration despite AAI employees protest |date=13 March 2008 |work=Oneindia |access-date=11 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422010434/http://www.oneindia.com/2008/03/13/hyderabad-greenfield-airport-ready-inauguration-aai-employees-protest-1205402880.html |archive-date=22 April 2016}}

RGIA was originally scheduled to open to commercial operations on 16 March 2008; however, the date was delayed due to protests from some airlines over the high ground handling rates at the airport. Once the rates were reduced, the launch date was set for 23 March 2008.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/hyderabad-airport-will-open-on-march-23-ground-handling-rates-cut/article1619620.ece |title=Hyderabad airport will open on March 23; ground handling rates cut |date=20 March 2008 |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=11 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422010518/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/hyderabad-airport-will-open-on-march-23-ground-handling-rates-cut/article1619620.ece |archive-date=22 April 2016}} Although Lufthansa Flight 752 from Frankfurt was scheduled to be the first flight to land at RGIA, two SpiceJet flights landed earlier.{{cite news |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/new-hyd-airport-opening-takes-off-with-spicejet-flights/556120 |title=New Hyd airport opening takes off with SpiceJet flights |date=23 March 2008 |work=Outlook |access-date=11 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422010649/http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/new-hyd-airport-opening-takes-off-with-spicejet-flights/556120 |archive-date=22 April 2016}} However, the Lufthansa flight still received the planned ceremonial welcome upon its 12:25 am arrival.{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2008/mar/23airport.htm |title=New Hyderabad airport takes off |last=Jafri |first=Syed Amin |date=23 March 2008 |work=Rediff |access-date=11 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422010649/http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/new-hyd-airport-opening-takes-off-with-spicejet-flights/556120 |archive-date=22 April 2016}}

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport reassigned the IATA airport code, HYD, from Begumpet Airport after the previous airport ceased international commercial flights.

File:RGIA Airport departure (15877163797).jpgIn September 2011, SpiceJet launched its regional hub at RGIA, using its new Bombardier Q400 aircraft.{{cite press release |date=15 September 2011 |title=SpiceJet now connects Hyderabad with 12 destinations with its Q400s. Commercial operations commence 21st September 2011 with flights to Tirupati. Announces Trivandrum as the 29th domestic destination with daily flights to Hyderabad and Chennai |url=http://spicejet.com/newspage.aspx?strNews=Q400_HYD_Operations |location=Hyderabad |publisher=SpiceJet |access-date=17 April 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426012414/http://spicejet.com/newspage.aspx?strNews=Q400_HYD_Operations |archive-date=26 April 2016 }} The airline, which chose Hyderabad due to its central location in the country,{{cite press release |date=8 April 2011 |title=Hyderabad's RGIA to be a key base for SpiceJet's Q-400 operations |url=http://spicejet.com/newspage.aspx?strNews=RGIA_KeyBaseForSJ_Q_400_Operation |location=Hyderabad |publisher=SpiceJet |access-date=17 April 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425235111/http://spicejet.com/newspage.aspx?strNews=RGIA_KeyBaseForSJ_Q_400_Operation |archive-date=25 April 2016 }} flies to several Tier-II and Tier-III cities from the airport.{{cite news |last=Ramana |first=K. V. |date=16 September 2011 |title=SpiceJet plans 'game changer' Q400 flights |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-spicejet-plans-game-changer-q400-flights-1587595 |work=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=17 April 2016}} Regional airline TruJet too opened a hub at RGIA upon commencing operations in July 2015.{{cite news |date=10 July 2015 |title=TruJet announces operations starting with Rajahmundry and Tirupati |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/trujet-announces-operations-starting-with-rajahmundry-and-tirupati-115071000791_1.html |work=Business Standard |access-date=17 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403153245/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/trujet-announces-operations-starting-with-rajahmundry-and-tirupati-115071000791_1.html |archive-date=3 April 2016 }}

In November 2014, the Ministry of Civil Aviation resolved that the domestic terminal of RGIA would be named after N. T. Rama Rao, resulting in protests from members of the Rajya Sabha.{{cite news |date=26 November 2014 |title=Row over renaming Hyderabad airport rocks Rajya Sabha |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/row-over-renaming-hyderabad-airport-rocks-rajya-sabha/1/403795.html |work=India Today |access-date=19 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508071938/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/row-over-renaming-hyderabad-airport-rocks-rajya-sabha/1/403795.html |archive-date=8 May 2016 }}{{cite news |date=26 November 2014 |title=Cong Protests Renaming of Hyderabad Airport in RS |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/cong-protests-renaming-of-hyderabad-airport-in-rs/869666 |work=Outlook |access-date=19 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513071008/http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/cong-protests-renaming-of-hyderabad-airport-in-rs/869666 |archive-date=13 May 2016 }} Airport officials remained unsure as to how the naming would occur.{{cite news |date=21 November 2014 |title=Change of name puts Hyderabad International airport staff in a piquant situation |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/141121/nation-current-affairs/article/change-name-puts-hyderabad-international-airport-staff-piquant |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=19 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050711/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141121/nation-current-affairs/article/change-name-puts-hyderabad-international-airport-staff-piquant |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}

RGIA is owned and operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), a public–private venture. It is composed of the private firm, GMR Group (74%) and the public entities, Airports Authority of India (13%) and the Government of Telangana (13%). Previously, GMR Group had a consortium with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, in which it held a share of 11% and GMR Group shared 63% in owning the airport.{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2016-03-21/news/71705385_1_user-development-hyderabad-airport-airport-operator |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331154132/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2016-03-21/news/71705385_1_user-development-hyderabad-airport-airport-operator |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 March 2016 |title=Hyderabad Airport may seek hike in tariffs |last=Chowdhury |first=Anirban |date=21 March 2016 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=14 April 2016}} Per the concession agreement between GHIAL and the Central Government, GHIAL has the right to operate the airport for 30 years, with the option to continue doing so for another 30 years.{{cite web |url=http://www.archive.india.gov.in/sectors/transport/index.php?id=8 |title=Regulatory Authorities and Airports |work=National Portal of India: Archive |access-date=14 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020114622/http://www.archive.india.gov.in/sectors/transport/index.php?id=8 |archive-date=20 October 2015 }} In May 2022, the Central Government extended the concession agreement term of GHIAL from 23 March 2038, up to 22 March 2068. In October 2023, GMR Group informed in a release announcing the signing of Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) that it had decided to acquire the 11% stake of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, thus raising its overall stake to 74%.{{cite news |title=GMR to acquire Malaysian partner's 11% in Hyderabad airport for $100 mn |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/gmr-to-acquire-malaysian-partners-11-in-hyderabad-airport-for-100-mn/article67458634.ece |access-date=25 October 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=25 October 2023}}{{cite news |title=GMR Airports, affiliates to buy 11% additional stake in Hyderabad airport |url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/gmr-airports-affiliates-to-buy-11-additional-stake-in-hyderabad-airport-123102500632_1.html |access-date=25 October 2023 |work=Business Standard |date=25 October 2023}} Hence, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad withdrew from the ownership, and GMR Group took over its stake in January 2024.{{cite news|last=Shukla|first=Shweta|title=GMR Strengthens Hyderabad Airport Holdings After Buying Stakes from Malaysian Firm|url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2024/01/27/gmr-strengthens-hyderabad-airport-holdings/|work=Aviation A2Z|date=27 January 2024|access-date=27 January 2024|language=en}}

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The airport is spread over {{convert|5500|acre|order=flip}}. Out of which {{convert|2000|acre|order=flip}} have been developed towards airport needs which mainly constitutes {{convert|1700|acre|order=flip}} of land is airside and {{convert|300|acre|order=flip}} of land is landside facilities. The remaining {{convert|3495|acre|order=flip}} is expansion of the airport. No further land will be acquired. The airport is fully planned within {{convert|5500|acre|order=flip}}.{{cite news |title=Hyderabad's RGIA airport to expand, plan gets environmental clearance from Centre |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/hyderabads-rgia-airport-expand-plan-gets-environmental-clearance-centre-63628 |access-date=23 March 2020 |work=The News Minute |date=14 June 2017}}

The airport has two runways:{{cite report |date=15 May 2014 |title=Aeronautical Charts Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (Hyd) |url=http://www.aai.aero/misc/AIPS_2014_20.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602010101/http://www.aai.aero/misc/AIPS_2014_20.pdf|publisher=Airports Authority of India |access-date=2 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 June 2016 }}

• Runway 09L/27R: {{convert|3707|x|45|m}}
• Runway 09R/27L: {{convert|4260|x|60|m}}, ILS equipped

Runway 09R/27L, the original and primary runway, is long enough to be able to receive the Airbus A380 which is the world's largest passenger aircraft.{{cite web |url=http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/hypderbadindia/ |title=Rajiv Gandhi (Hyderabad) International Airport, Andhra Pradesh, India |work=Airport Technology |access-date=12 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414155822/http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/hypderbadindia |archive-date=14 April 2016 }} Originally a taxiway, runway 09L/27R was inaugurated in February 2012. Its length is shorter than the main runway and able to handle aircraft such as the Airbus A340 and Boeing 747. It is mainly used when runway 09R/27L is undergoing maintenance, and as air traffic to the airport rises it will be used more often.{{cite news |date=10 February 2012 |title=Second runway opened at RGIA |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/second-runway-opened-at-rgia/article2877281.ece |work=The Hindu |access-date=2 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602234730/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/second-runway-opened-at-rgia/article2877281.ece |archive-date=2 June 2016}} North of these runways are the three parking aprons: the cargo, passenger terminal and MRO aprons. The passenger terminal apron contains parking stands on both the north and south sides of the terminal. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad was the first international airport in south India to have a parallel runway at the time of inauguration of the second runway in February 2012 respectively.

The terminal is designed to handle 12 million passengers. It has a builtup area of {{convert|117,000|m2|abbr=on}}.The terminal has 10 baggage claim belts 7 for domestic flights and 3 for international flights.{{cite web |title=GHIAL{{!}} Hyderabad Airport{{!}} Fact Sheet |url=https://www.hyderabad.aero/factsheet.aspx |website=www.hyderabad.aero |access-date=3 December 2023}} In November 2023, the terminal was expanded towards the eastern side and in September 2024 terminal was expanded towards western side. Its total operational area is {{convert| 379370|m2|abbr=on}}. With the expanded terminal, the passenger capacity has been increased to 40 million passengers per annum. The expanded area now has 56 remote bus domestic departure gates and arrival facilities, 44 passenger boarding aero bridges, contact stands, and a domestic-to-domestic (D-D) transfer area. Furthermore, this area is equipped with three ATRS machines, one screening machine and 12 departure gates.{{cite news |title=Additional East Area Gets Operational at GMR Hyderabad International Airport |url=https://www.hyderabad.aero/additional-east-area-gets-operational-at-gmr-hyderabad-international-airport.aspx |access-date=3 December 2023 |work=www.hyderabad.aero |date=3 November 2023}} The western side of the terminal handles international flights while the eastern side is for domestic operations.{{cite news |last=Reddy |first=K. |date=22 March 2008 |title=Wake up to a sleek and snazzy airport |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/wake-up-to-a-sleek-and-snazzy-airport/article1224797.ece |work=The Hindu |access-date=2 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602234835/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/wake-up-to-a-sleek-and-snazzy-airport/article1224797.ece |archive-date=2 June 2016}}

After expansion of terminal in November 2023 there are 20 immigration counters which will be expanded and 87 check-in desks with 14 kiosks for self check-in. There are 10 Baggage Claim Belts with a total running length of 840 meters with 7 for Domestic & 3 for International.{{cite web |url=https://www.hyderabad.aero/factsheet.aspx|title=Airport facilities: Terminal facilities |work=Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport |access-date=12 August 2024 }}

Public lounge facilities are provided by Encalm Lounge, which operates three lounges in the terminal; there are also three separate lounges for VIPs.{{cite web |url=http://www.hyderabad.aero/business-vip-facilities.aspx |title=Business & VIP facilities |work=Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport |access-date=12 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418181459/http://www.hyderabad.aero/business-vip-facilities.aspx |archive-date=18 April 2016 }} The pre-security "airport village" is a meeting point for passenger pick-up.

The terminals support entry through the Digi Yatra check-in system.

{{Airport destination list

| {{nowrap|Air Arabia}} | Sharjah{{cite web|url=https://www.airarabia.com/en/flights-to-hyderabad|title=Flights from Hyderabad|publisher=Air Arabia|access-date=6 December 2021}}

| AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur–International{{cite web|title=Flight Status|url=https://www.airasia.com/flightstatus/en/GB|website=AirAsia|access-date=17 June 2024}}

|{{nowrap|Air India}} | Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dubai–International, Goa–Mopa, Mumbai, Tirupati

| Air India Express{{cite web|url=https://www.airindiaexpress.com/where-we-fly/airports|title=Our Network|work=Air India Express|access-date=15 April 2025}} | Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar,{{cite web|url=https://www.airindiaexpress.com/flight-availability?/BBI/HYD/2024-08-01/N/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/O/N/INR/ST/0|title=Bhubaneswar to Hyderabad, 1 August 2024|publisher=Air India Express|access-date=23 June 2024}} Chennai, Goa–Dabolim, Goa–Mopa,{{cite news|last=Darkunde|first=Mahesh|title=Air India Express Launching 40 Flights from this Tourist Hub|url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/04/15/air-india-express-launching-40-flights-from-north-goa/|work=Aviation A2Z|date=15 April 2025|access-date=15 April 2025|quote=Additional domestic connectivity will be enhanced when Hyderabad (HYD) services commence on May 3, 2025.|language=en}} Guwahati,{{cite web| url=https://twitter.com/AirIndiaX/status/1810581968368660578|title=Introducing direct daily flights connecting Guwahati and Hyderabad starting on 1 Sep 2024.|work=Air India Express|accessdate=11 July 2024}} Gwalior,{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/air-india-express-connects-gwalior-and-hyderabad/articleshow/105567758.cms|title=Hyderabad Gwalior flights}} Indore,{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/exciting-new-direct-flights-from-indore-to-major-cities-delhi-kolkata-and-hyderabad/articleshow/116184518.cms|title=Air India Express expansion}} Jaipur, Jeddah,{{cite news| url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/air-india-express-to-start-direct-hyderabad-riyadh-flights-check-schedule-101705310946878.html|title=Air India Express Hyderabad Saudi Arabia Expansion}} Kannur,{{cite web |title=Air India Express NS25 Domestic Network Additions – 20APR25 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250421-ixns25in |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=21 April 2025}} Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai,{{cite web| url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/HYD?from=HYD&airlines=IX&state=1|title=Air India Express flights from Hyderabad}} Patna,{{cite web| url=https://x.com/airindiax/status/1861682402109858301?s=61|title=Introducing direct daily flights between Hyderabad and Patna on January 15. |work=Air India Express|accessdate=26 November 2024}} Phuket,{{cite web| url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2024/12/31/air-india-express-hyderabad-phuket-flights/|title=Air India Express Starts Phuket services from Hyderabad|date=31 December 2024 |accessdate=31 December 2024}} Pune, Ranchi,{{cite web| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/new-hyd-ranchi-flight-from-march/articleshow/118636134.cms|title=New Hyd-Ranchi flights from March|website=The Times of India |accessdate=28 February 2025}} Riyadh, Siliguri,{{cite web| url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/HYD?from=HYD&airlines=IX&state=1|title=Air India Express flights from Hyderabad}} Srinagar,{{cite web|url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/air-india-express-to-commence-hyderabad-srinagar-service-in-oct-2024-1275699|title=Air India Express to commence Hyderabad-Srinagar service in Oct-2024|work=CAPA|accessdate=7 August 2024}} Surat, Thiruvananthapuram,{{cite web| url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/HYD?from=HYD&airlines=IX&state=1|title=Air India Express flights from Hyderabad}} Tiruchirapalli (begins 1 June 2025),{{cite web| url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/04/19/air-india-express-adds-more-flights-from-south-indian-cities/|title=Air India Express Adds More flights from South Indian Cities}} Varanasi,{{cite web| url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/HYD?from=HYD&airlines=IX&state=1|title=Air India Express flights from Hyderabad}} Vijayawada,{{cite web| url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/HYD?from=HYD&airlines=IX&state=1|title=Air India Express flights from Hyderabad}} Visakhapatnam

| {{nowrap|Akasa Air}}{{cite web|title=Akasa Air Flight Network|url=https://www.akasaair.com/fly-with-akasa/our-network|website=Akasa Air|access-date=14 July 2024}} | Bengaluru, Darbhanga,{{ref|1|1}}{{cite news| url=https://money.rediff.com/news/market/akasa-air-launches-flights-to-darbhanga-from-april-4/22782020250227| title = Akasa Air Launches Flights to Darbhanga from April 4}} Delhi, Varanasi

| Alliance Air | Bengaluru,{{cite news|title=Alliance Air to Commence Daily Flights Between Bengaluru and Hyderabad|url=https://www.news18.com/news/auto/alliance-air-to-commence-daily-flights-between-bengaluru-and-hyderabad-from-july-12-3900563.html|access-date=5 July 2021}} Chennai,{{cite web|url=https://www.hyderabadairport.com/rgia-departures-airline-alliance-air|title=Alliance Air Departures from RGIA|website=hyderabadairport.com|access-date=19 October 2021}} Pune,{{cite tweet|author=Alliance Air|user=allianceair|number=1501940051701538824|date=10 March 2022|title=Now fly HYD <—> PNQ daily|language=en|access-date=15 March 2022}} Tirupati,{{cite tweet|author=Alliance Air (U/O)|user=AllianceAir|number=1597111177532035074|date=28 November 2022|title= Alliance Air starting daily direct flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad to Tirupati effective 28th November 2022. |language=en |access-date=28 November 2022}} Vidyanagar{{cite web|author1=Narayan, Subhash|title=Jindal Vijayanagar Airport hosts Alliance Air's new flights to Hyd, Bengaluru|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/jindal-vijayanagar-airport-hosts-alliance-air-s-new-flights-to-hyd-bengaluru-11667125081893.html|work=Livemint|date=30 October 2022|access-date=31 October 2022|language=en}}

| British Airways | London–Heathrow{{cite web|url=https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/destinations/hyderabad/flights-to-hyderabad|title=British Airways resumes flights to Hyderabad|access-date=5 December 2021}}

| Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong{{cite news| url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2024/11/11/cathay-pacific-restart-hyderabad-flights-777-aria-suite-tokyo/|title=Hong Kong to Hyderabad flights}}{{cite web |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241112-cxns25hyd |title=Cathay Pacific Resumes Hyderabad Service in NS25|website=AeroRoutes |access-date=12 November 2024}}

| Emirates | Dubai–International{{cite web|title=Emirates Flight Schedule|url=https://www.emirates.com/in/english/book/flight-schedules/results/HYD/DXB/|publisher=Emirates|access-date=1 December 2021}}

| Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa (begins 16 June 2025){{cite web| url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/01/16/ethiopian-airlines-hyderabad-addis-ababa-flights/|title=Ethiopian Airlines Indian expansion|date=16 January 2025 }}

| Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi{{cite web|url=https://www.etihad.com/en-in/destinations|title=Etihad Destinations|access-date=6 December 2021}}

| Fly91 | Goa–Mopa, Jalgaon{{cite news|title=Regional airline FLY91 to start commercial flights from March 18 – Details inside|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-regional-airline-fly91-to-start-commercial-flights-from-march-18-details-inside-3422548/|work=The Financial Express|date=12 March 2024|access-date=12 March 2024|language=en}}{{cite web|title=Flight Schedule|url=https://fly91.in/resources/flight-schedule.pdf|website=Fly91|access-date=18 April 2024}}

| Flydubai | Dubai–International{{cite web|title=Flydubai Resumption of Flights|url=https://www.flydubai.com/en/plan/covid-19/resumption-of-flights|access-date=1 December 2021}}

| Flynas | Riyadh{{cite web|url=https://www.flynas.com/en/booking-flynas/route-map|title=Flynas Route Map|access-date=19 April 2022|archive-date=19 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419200121/http://www.flynas.com/en/booking-flynas/route-map|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.flynas.com/en/flight-schedule|title=Flynas Timetable|publisher=flynas.com|access-date=19 April 2022}}

| Gulf Air | Bahrain{{cite web|url=https://www.gulfair.com/flights/destination-guide|title=Destinations|publisher=Gulf Air|access-date=18 January 2022|archive-date=31 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331061808/https://www.gulfair.com/flights/destination-guide|url-status=dead}}

| IndiGo | Abu Dhabi,{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230210-6eme|title=INDIGO NS23 MIDDLE EAST NETWORK ADDITIONS|work=Aeroroutes|accessdate=10 February 2023}} Agartala,{{cite web |title=IndiGo Aug – Oct 2024 Domestic Network Additions |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240814-6eaug24in |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=15 August 2024}} Agra,{{cite web |title=IndiGo Aug – Oct 2024 Domestic Network Additions |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240814-6eaug24in |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=15 August 2024}} Ahmedabad, Amritsar,{{cite news|title=IndiGo to start new flight between Amritsar, Hyderabad from March 31|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/indigo-to-start-new-flight-between-amritsar-hyderabad-from-march-31-597060|work=The Tribune|date=3 March 2024|access-date=4 March 2024|language=en}} Aurangabad, Ayodhya, Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi,{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240124-6emar24th|title=IndiGo late-1Q24 Thailand Service Changes - 23JAN24|publisher=AeroRoutes|date=24 January 2024|accessdate=5 February 2024}} Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Colombo–Bandaranaike,{{cite news|title=IndiGo to start direct air link between Hyderabad and Colombo|work=Business World Hotelier|url=https://bwhotelier.businessworld.in/article/IndiGo-to-start-direct-air-link-between-Hyderabad-and-Colombo/18-09-2023-491782|date=18 September 2023|access-date=18 September 2023|language=en}} Dammam, Darbhanga, Dehradun, Delhi, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai–International, Durgapur, Goa–Dabolim, Goa–Mopa,{{cite news|title=Goa's 2nd international airport starts operations, first flight lands from Hyderabad|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2023/Jan/05/goas-2nd-international-airport-starts-operations-firstflight-landsfrom-hyderabad-2534958.html|work=The New Indian Express|date=5 January 2023|access-date=6 January 2023|language=en}} Gondia,{{cite news|title=Indigo's 85th domestic destination| url=https://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/route-planning-and-tourism/indigo-sarts-operations-to-and-from-gondia}} Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Hubli, Indore, Jabalpur, Jagdalpur,{{cite news|last=Sarathi Behera|first=Partha|title=IndiGo to launch daily Raipur-Jagdalpur-Hyderabad flights on March 31|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/indigo-to-launch-daily-raipur-jagdalpur-hyderabad-flights-on-march-31/articleshow/107529164.cms|work=The Times of India|date=8 February 2024|access-date=15 February 2024|language=en}} Jaipur, Jammu, Jeddah,{{cite news| url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/HYD?from=HYD&airlines=6E&countries=SA&state=1|title=Indigo flights to Saudi Arabia}} Jodhpur, Kadapa,{{cite news| url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/HYD-CDP|title=Indigo flights to Kadapa}} Kannur, Kanpur,{{cite web |title=IndiGo Aug – Oct 2024 Domestic Network Additions |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240814-6eaug24in |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=15 August 2024}} Kochi, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Kuwait City, Lucknow, Madurai,{{cite news| url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/flights-on-madurai-hyderabad-route-to-operate-on-new-timings-from-march-30-825752|title=Hyd-Madurai flight timings changes}} Mangaluru, Medina,{{cite news|url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/01/16/indigo-schedules-hyderabad-madinah-flights/|title=IndiGo Airlines Launching Hyderabad to Madinah Flights|website=aviationa2z|date=16 January 2025}} Mumbai, Muscat, Mysore, Nagpur, Nashik,{{cite web|url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/indigo-to-commence-hyderabad-nashik-service-in-jun-2023-1202278|title=IndiGo to commence Hyderabad-Nashik service in Jun-2023|work=CAPA|accessdate=16 May 2023}} Patna, Pondicherry,{{cite news| url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Nov/09/indigo-launches-daily-flights-from-pondy-to-hyderabad-bengaluru|title=Flights to pondicherry}} Port Blair, Prayagraj, Pune, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Rajkot,{{cite news|title=IndiGo to launch Rajkot – Hyderabad daily direct flight service from September|url=https://deshgujarat.com/2024/08/01/indigo-to-launch-rajkot-hyderabad-daily-direct-flight-service-from-september/|website=Desh Gujarat|date=1 August 2024|access-date=10 August 2024|language=en}} Ranchi, Ras Al Khaimah,{{cite web| url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230308-6erkt|title=INDIGO ADDS HYDERABAD – RAS AL KHAIMAH SERVICE IN LATE-2Q23|work=Aeroroutes|accessdate=8 March 2023}} Riyadh,{{cite web|url=https://www.goindigo.in/international-flights/hyderabad-to-riyadh-flights.html|title=Hyderabad to Riyadh Flights|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=24 December 2024}} Salem,{{cite news|last=Sengupta|first=Joy|title=IndiGo commences operations from Salem|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indigo-commences-operations-from-salem/articleshow/104827375.cms|work=The Times of India|date=30 October 2023|access-date=30 October 2023|language=en}} Sharjah, Shirdi, Siliguri, Singapore,{{cite news|title=IndiGo To Start Daily Direct Flights On Hyderabad-Singapore Route From October 29|url=https://travelbizmonitor.com/indigo-to-start-daily-direct-flights-on-hyderabad-singapore-routes-from-october-29/|work=Travel Biz Monitor|date=19 July 2023|access-date=19 July 2023|language=en}} Srinagar,{{cite news| url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/HYD-SXR|title=Indigo flights to Srinagar}} Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tirupati, Udaipur, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam

| {{nowrap|Jazeera Airways}} | Kuwait City{{cite web|url=https://www.jazeeraairways.com/en-in/plan/getting-to-the-airport/flight-schedules|title=Jazeera Airways Flight Schedule|publisher=Jazeera Airways|access-date=14 March 2022}}

| {{nowrap|KLM}} | Amsterdam (resumes 2 September 2025){{cite web|title=KLM Adds Three New Destinations, Georgetown, Hyderabad and San Diego

|date=12 November 2024 |url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2024/11/12/klm-new-destinations-to-georgetown-hyderabad-san-diego/| access-date=November 12, 2024}}

| {{nowrap|Kuwait Airways}} | Kuwait City{{cite web|url=https://www.kuwaitairways.com/en|title=Flight Schedule|work=Kuwait Airways|access-date=21 September 2023}}

| {{nowrap|Lufthansa}} | Frankfurt{{cite news|title=LUFTHANSA RESUMES FRANKFURT – HYDERABAD FROM JAN 2024|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230526-lhjan24hyd|work=Aeroroutes|date=26 May 2023|access-date=20 July 2023|language=en}}

| {{nowrap|Malaysia Airlines}} | Kuala Lumpur–International{{cite web|url=https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/30571-malaysia-airlines-increase-international-flights|title=Malaysian resumes flights to LHR and Indian cities|date=24 March 2022 |access-date=28 March 2022}}

| Oman Air | Muscat{{cite web|url=https://www.omanair.com/gbl/en/TravelAdvice/flight-resumption-updates|title=Flight Resumption from Muscat|publisher=Oman Air|access-date=1 December 2021|archive-date=30 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030113003/https://www.omanair.com/gbl/en/TravelAdvice/flight-resumption-updates|url-status=dead}}

| Qatar Airways | Doha{{cite web|url=https://www.qatarairways.com/en/destinations/flights-to-hyderabad.html|title= Qatar flights to hyderabad|access-date=8 December 2021}}

| {{nowrap|SalamAir}} | Muscat{{cite web|title=Our Network & Routes|url=https://www.salamair.com/en/plan/our-network|website=SalamAir|access-date=23 November 2023}}{{cite news|last=Cherian|first=Dona|title=Oman's SalamAir launches routes to five destinations in India|url=https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/omans-salamair-launches-routes-to-five-destinations-in-india-1.1700584250064|work=Gulf News|date=21 November 2023|access-date=23 November 2023|language=en}}

| Saudia | Jeddah{{cite web|title=Our Network|url=https://www.saudia.com/our-network|website=Saudia|access-date=15 December 2024}}

| {{nowrap|Singapore Airlines}} | Singapore{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/singapore-airlines-to-resume-services-across-india/article37758988.ece|title=Singapore Airlines to resume services across India|website=www.thehindubusinessline.com|date=29 November 2021 }}

| SpiceJet{{cite web|url=https://corporate.spicejet.com/schedules.aspx|title=SpiceJet Flight Schedule|publisher=Official Website of SpiceJet|access-date=5 March 2024}} | Delhi, Shimoga,{{cite news| url=https://www.business-standard.com/markets/capital-market-news/spicejet-launches-new-udan-flights-connecting-shivamogga-with-chennai-and-hyderabad-124101000757_1.html| title=SpiceJet launches new UDAN flights connecting Shivamogga with Chennai and Hyderabad}} Shirdi, Tirupati

| SriLankan Airlines | Colombo–Bandaranaike{{cite web|title=Sri Lankan Airlines Resumes Direct Flight Service Between Hyderabad and Colombo|url=https://www.news18.com/news/auto/sri-lankan-airlines-resumes-direct-flight-service-between-hyderabad-and-colombo-4169879.html|website=News18|date=6 September 2021 |access-date=1 December 2021}}

| Star Air{{cite web|title=Flight Schedule|url=https://starair.in/|website=Star Air|access-date=19 March 2024}} | Belgaum (begins 20 May 2025),{{cite news|url=https://allaboutbelgaum.com/news/star-air-boosts-belagavis-air-connectivity-with-new-routes-to-hyderabad-and-bengaluru-aircraft-upgrade-for-mumbai/|title=Star Air Belgaum expansion}} Bengaluru, Jharsuguda,{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/star-air-launches-new-flights-from-jharsuguda-airport-in-january-2025/articleshow/116076648.cms|title=Star Air domestic expansion}} Kolhapur (begins 20 May 2025), Nagpur,{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/officialstarair/reel/DIqux93iujL/ |title=Instagram }} Nanded, Pune,{{cite news|title=Star Air Announces Pune-Hyderabad Flight From July 26, Deploys Embraer E175 Plane|url=https://zeenews.india.com/aviation/star-air-announces-pune-hyderabad-flight-from-july-26-deploys-embraer-e175-plane-2637934.html|website=Zee News|date=20 July 2023|access-date=21 July 2023|language=en}} Shimoga,{{cite news|title=Flight operations to Tirupati, Hyderabad, Goa launched from Shivamogga airport|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/flight-operations-to-tirupati-hyderabad-goa-launched-from-shivamogga-airport/article67557138.ece|work=The Hindu|date=21 November 2023|access-date=23 November 2023|language=en}} Surat, Tirupati

| Thai AirAsia | Bangkok–Don Mueang{{cite web|title=THAI AIRASIA NW24 INTERNATIONAL NETWORK EXPANSION – 23JUL24|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240723-fdnw24intl|website=Aeroroutes|access-date=23 July 2024}}

| {{nowrap|Thai Airways International}} | Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi{{cite web|title=Thai Airways Timetable | url=https://www.thaiairways.com/en_US/book/timetable.page?|website=www.thaiairways.com | access-date=23 August 2022}}

| {{nowrap|VietJet Air}} | Ho Chi Minh City{{cite news|last=Ahmed|first=Arfath|title=VietJet Air to Start New Flights to 2 Indian Cities|url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/01/22/vietjet-air-to-start-new-flights-to-2-indian-cities/|work=Aviation A2Z|date=22 January 2025|access-date=22 January 2025|language=en}}

| {{nowrap|Vietnam Airlines}} | Hanoi{{cite news|title=Vietnam Airline to Start New Flights to Bangalore and Hyderabad |url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/03/06/vietnam-airlines-bengaluru-and-hyderabad-flights/}}

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{{ref|1|1}}Darbhanga is continuation of Delhi flight as the same flight number.

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| Amazon Air | Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai | {{cite news|author1=Staff writers|title=Amazon Air takes off in India|url=https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/operations/amazon-air-takes-off-in-india|work=Amazon|date=23 January 2023|access-date=18 February 2023|language=en-US}}

| Blue Dart Aviation | Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai | {{cite web |url=http://info.flightmapper.net/airline/BZ/HYD |title=Blue Dart Aviation (BZ) flights from Hyderabad (HYD) |work=FlightMapper |access-date=15 April 2016}}

| Ethiopian Cargo | Addis Ababa | {{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/hyderabad-airport-gets-connected-to-african-markets-with-launch-of-cargo-services-by-ethiopian-airlines/article31441684.ece/|title=Hyderabad Airport gets connected to African markets with launch of cargo services by Ethiopian Airlines|work=Airlineroute|date=27 April 2020 |access-date=27 April 2020}}

| Lufthansa Cargo | Frankfurt, Mumbai | {{cite web|url=https://www.bizzbuzz.news/industry/lufthansa-cargo-resumes-services-from-hyd-airport-1180154|title=Lufthansa Cargo resumes services from Hyd Airport|publisher=Bizz Buzz|date=16 November 2022|accessdate=28 November 2022}}

| Oman Air Cargo | Muscat | {{Cite web|date=13 December 2023 |title=Oman Air launches freighter service from GMR Hyderabad Airport |url=https://www.itln.in/aviation/oman-air-launches-freighter-service-from-gmr-hyderabad-airport-1350672 |access-date=14 December 2023 |website=Indian Transport & Logistics |language=en}}

| Qatar Airways Cargo | Doha | {{cite news |date=3 March 2014 |title=Qatar Airways Cargo plans freight services to Hyderabad, Stansted |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/qatar-airways-cargo-plans-freight-services-to-hyderabad-stansted/article5746728.ece |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=15 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117085537/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/qatar-airways-cargo-plans-freight-services-to-hyderabad-stansted/article5746728.ece |archive-date=17 January 2016 }}

| Turkish Cargo | Doha, Dubai–Al Maktoum,{{cite news |date=28 August 2014 |title=Turkish Cargo launches service from Hyderabad |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/turkish-cargo-launches-service-from-hyderabad/article6360939.ece |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=15 April 2016}} Istanbul, Phnom Penh|}}

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The GMR Aerospace Park contains several facilities primarily related to the aviation sector.{{cite news |date=7 May 2009 |title=GMR subsidiary to set up 250-acre aerospace park in Hyderabad |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-gmr-subsidiary-to-set-up-250-acre-aerospace-park-in-hyderabad-1253776 |work=Daily News & Analysis |access-date=16 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422012048/http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-gmr-subsidiary-to-set-up-250-acre-aerospace-park-in-hyderabad-1253776 |archive-date=22 April 2016}} It has a {{convert|250|acre|adj=on|order=flip}} special economic zone, which includes an {{convert|20|acre|adj=on|order=flip}} Free Trade and Warehousing Zone, as well as a domestic tariff area.{{cite web |url=http://www.gmraerospacepark.in/faq.html |title=GMR Aerospace Parks: FAQs |work=GMR Aerospace Park |access-date=16 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151201083142/http://gmraerospacepark.in/faq.html |archive-date=1 December 2015}}

The GMR Aviation Academy is located in the park. It was established in 2009 in co-operation with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The academy offers programmes related to airport operations, which are accredited by the listed organisations.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/gmr-aviation-academy-chosen-as-regional-training-centre/article7098316.ece |title=GMR Aviation Academy chosen as regional training centre |date=13 April 2015 |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=13 April 2016}}{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/gmr-aviation-academy-courses-to-begin-from-dec-112111500149_1.html |title=GMR Aviation Academy courses to begin from Dec |last=Samal |first=Itishree |date=15 November 2012 |work=Business Standard |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405132121/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/gmr-aviation-academy-courses-to-begin-from-dec-112111500149_1.html |archive-date=5 April 2016 }} The park also includes the Asia Pacific Flight Training (APFT) academy, an initiative of GMR Group and Asia Pacific Flight Training. Launched in 2013, it provides pilot training courses.{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=V. Rishi |date=22 June 2013 |title=GMR launches flight training academy |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/gmr-launches-flight-training-academy/article4840500.ece |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=16 April 2016}}{{cite news |last=Pinto |first=Stanley |date=22 June 2013 |title=GMR launches flight training academy |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/GMR-launches-flight-training-academy/articleshow/20716552.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=16 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625085822/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/GMR-launches-flight-training-academy/articleshow/20716552.cms |archive-date=25 June 2016 }}

The MRO operated by GMR Aero Technic Ltd is one of two MROs at the airport. Built at a cost of {{INRConvert|3.5|b}} and inaugurated in March 2012,{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/first-aircraft-mro-unit-inaugurated/article2993060.ece |title=First aircraft MRO unit inaugurated |date=14 March 2012 |work=The Hindu |access-date=13 April 2016}} the facility can handle up to five aircraft simultaneously.{{cite news |url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/TarroVU5YZ4TUPNT0WDYaL/GMR-puts-aircraft-maintenance-unit-on-sale.html |title=GMR puts aircraft maintenance unit on sale |last1=Sanjai |first1=P. R. |last2=Joshi |first2=Malvika |date=31 March 2014 |work=Livemint |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425061345/http://www.livemint.com/Companies/TarroVU5YZ4TUPNT0WDYaL/GMR-puts-aircraft-maintenance-unit-on-sale.html |archive-date=25 April 2016 }} Initially, the MRO was a joint venture between GMR Group and Malaysian Aerospace Engineering (MAE), a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines. However, amid its parent's poor financial situation following the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 incident, MAE was unable to fund the MRO, which had been accruing losses.{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-05/news/52470890_1_gmr-aerospace-engineering-co-mro-facility-mro-unit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529103318/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-05/news/52470890_1_gmr-aerospace-engineering-co-mro-facility-mro-unit |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 May 2015 |title=GMR gets conditional nod to buy Malaysian Aerospace Engineering's stake in MRO unit |date=5 August 2014 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=13 April 2016}} GMR bought out MAE's stake in December 2014.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}

GMR Aero Technic Ltd is the only one MRO in private sector in India with extensive capability to maintain Airbus A320, Boeing 737, ATR 72/42 and Bombardier DHC Q400 aircraft. GMR Aero Technic is a world class aircraft maintenance organisation approved by EASA and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India) and various civil aviation authorities and one of the few MROs certified for AS9110 standards in South East Asia region.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/gmr-arm-buys-malaysian-cos-stake-in-mas-gmr-aerospace/article6686234.ece |title=GMR unit buys out Malaysia Aerospace stake in Hyderabad repair, overhaul unit |date=12 December 2014 |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=13 April 2016}}

The other MRO is operated by Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL), a subsidiary of Air India. Spread over {{convert|5|acre|0|order=flip}}, the facility cost {{INRConvert|790|m}} to construct and was opened in May 2015.{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Air-India-MRO-at-Hyd-airport-takes-off/articleshow/47477684.cms |title=Air India MRO at Hyd airport takes off |date=30 May 2015 |work=The Times of India |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317201645/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Air-India-MRO-at-Hyd-airport-takes-off/articleshow/47477684.cms |archive-date=17 March 2016 }}{{cite news |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/air-india-opens-hyderabad-mro-facility-412971/ |title=Air India opens Hyderabad MRO facility |last=Chong |first=Aaron |date=2 June 2015 |work=Flightglobal |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426003236/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/air-india-opens-hyderabad-mro-facility-412971/ |archive-date=26 April 2016 }}

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The cargo terminal is located west of the passenger terminal. It covers {{convert|14330|m2}} and can handle {{convert|150000|t|ST}} of cargo annually.{{cite news |url=http://www.ndtv.com/south/hyderabad-airport-aims-at-being-indias-first-cargo-hub-476464 |title=Hyderabad airport aims at being India's first cargo hub |date=13 April 2012 |work=NDTV |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427105901/http://www.ndtv.com/south/hyderabad-airport-aims-at-being-indias-first-cargo-hub-476464 |archive-date=27 April 2016 }} The terminal is operated by Hyderabad Menzies Air Cargo Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between GHIAL (51%) and Menzies Aviation (49%).{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/dedicated-pharma-cargo-zone-opened-at-hyderabad-airport/article928429.ece |title=Dedicated pharma cargo zone opened at Hyderabad airport |date=3 December 2010 |work=The Hindu |access-date=13 April 2016}} Within the terminal is the Pharma Zone, a temperature-controlled facility designed for storing pharmaceuticals. The first such facility to be opened at an Indian airport, it is important to RGIA as pharmaceuticals account for 70% of exports from the airport.{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/pharma-zone-at-hyderabad-airport-launched-110120300046_1.html |title=Pharma zone at Hyderabad airport launched |date=3 December 2010 |work=Business Standard |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405083523/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/pharma-zone-at-hyderabad-airport-launched-110120300046_1.html |archive-date=5 April 2016 }} In May 2011, Lufthansa Cargo launched its first pharma hub at the airport.{{cite news |date=26 May 2011 |title=Lufthansa Cargo to use GMR Hyderabad airport as pharmaceuticals hub |url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/lufthansa-cargo-to-use-gmr-hyderabad-airport-as-pharmaceuticals-hub/article2048636.ece |work=The Hindu |access-date=16 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231041739/http://www.thehindu.com/business/lufthansa-cargo-to-use-gmr-hyderabad-airport-as-pharmaceuticals-hub/article2048636.ece |archive-date=31 December 2013 }}

The airport has a fuel farm consisting of six storage tanks of which 4 are filled, with a total capacity for {{convert|13500|kl}} of jet fuel. The tanks are connected to the apron via underground pipelines. Reliance Industries built and operates the farm, which can be used by any oil company under an open-access model.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/ril-gets-gmrs-fuel-farm-contract/article3057518.ece |title=RIL gets GMR's fuel farm contract |date=7 October 2006 |work=The Hindu |access-date=13 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422012608/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/ril-gets-gmrs-fuel-farm-contract/article3057518.ece |archive-date=22 April 2016}}

In January 2016, GHIAL commissioned a 5 MW solar power plant near RGIA, which will be used to serve the airport's energy needs. It was built over {{convert|24|acre|order=flip}} at a cost of {{INRConvert|300|m}}.{{cite news |url=http://www.ndtv.com/hyderabad-news/hyderabad-international-airport-begins-switch-to-green-energy-1265056 |title=Hyderabad International Airport Begins Switch To Green Energy |last=Sudhir |first=Uma |date=12 January 2016 |work=NDTV |access-date=14 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428065521/http://www.ndtv.com/hyderabad-news/hyderabad-international-airport-begins-switch-to-green-energy-1265056 |archive-date=28 April 2016 }} Over the following two to three years, the capacity of the plant will be raised to 30 MW, allowing RGIA to become fully solar powered.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/gmr-hyderabad-airport-commissions-5-mw-solar-plant/article8097116.ece |title=GMR commissions 5 MW solar unit at Hyderabad airport |date=12 January 2016 |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=14 April 2016}}

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The Novotel Hyderabad Airport, located {{convert|3.5|km}} from RGIA, was opened in October 2008. The hotel includes 305 rooms, two restaurants and a lounge for aircrew.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/novotel-hyderabad-airport-opens/article1349812.ece |title=Novotel Hyderabad Airport opens |date=2 October 2008 |work=The Hindu |access-date=13 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422012806/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/novotel-hyderabad-airport-opens/article1349812.ece |archive-date=22 April 2016}} It was initially owned by GHIAL before being shifted to subsidiary GMR Hotels and Resorts Ltd. Owing to high losses from low occupancy,{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/GMRs-proposal-to-sell-Novotel-hits-roadblock/articleshow/46995261.cms |title=GMR's proposal to sell Novotel hits roadblock |last=Mahesh |first=Koride |date=21 April 2015 |work=The Times of India |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103200235/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/GMRs-proposal-to-sell-Novotel-hits-roadblock/articleshow/46995261.cms |archive-date=3 January 2017 }} GMR began seeking buyers of the hotel in August 2015.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/gmr-group-plans-to-sell-hyderabad-airport-hotel/article7579351.ece |title=GMR Group plans to sell Hyderabad airport hotel |last=Kumar |first=V. Rishi |date=25 August 2015 |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=13 April 2016}}

Kartainment is a professional racing and recreational Go- Karting track located in the GMR Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport, Shamshabad.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/Hitting-the-tracks/article16300206.ece|title=Hitting the tracks|newspaper=The Hindu |date=12 May 2010 }} It is made up of 900 meter professional track and 600 meter recreational Go-Karting track.

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Aero Plaza{{clarify|reason=What is Aero Plaza? What function does it serve?|date=February 2025}} is located within the main terminal of the airport. Spread over two floors, it was inaugurated in 2022.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyderabad-no-tipsy-ride-after-aero-plaza-binge/articleshow/93826879.cms|title=Hyderabad: No tipsy ride after Aero Plaza binge|website=The Times of India |date=28 August 2022 }}

In April 2021, GMR Group announced the launch of GMR Hyderabad Airport City,{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/construction/gmr-launches-aerocity-at-hyderabad-airport/articleshow/82099317.cms|title=GMR launches 'AeroCity' at Hyderabad Airport|newspaper=The Economic Times |date=16 April 2021 |last1=Haidar |first1=Faizan }} which is proposed to be the largest aerotropolis in India spread across {{convert|1500|acre|km2|adj=on}} around Rajiv Gandhi International Airport,{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2021/apr/16/gmr-group-launches-aerocity-spread-over-1500-acres-around-hyderabad-airport-2290728.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416130459/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2021/apr/16/gmr-group-launches-aerocity-spread-over-1500-acres-around-hyderabad-airport-2290728.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 April 2021|title=GMR Group launches AeroCity spread over 1,500 acres around Hyderabad Airport}} and is being billed as an "integrated ecosystem covering Office Space, Retail, Leisure, Entertainment, Hospitality, Education, Healthcare, Aerospace & Logistics".

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RGIA is connected to the city of Hyderabad by NH 44, NH 765 and the Outer Ring Road. In October 2009, the PV Narasimha Rao Expressway was completed between Mehdipatnam and Aramghar, where it joins NH 44. This long flyover which is 13 km has reduced travel time between the airport and the city to 30–40 minutes and also provides three entry and exit points.{{cite news |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/biggest-flyover-from-ians-326962.html |title=Hyderabad throws open India's longest flyover |date=19 October 2009 |work=News18 |access-date=13 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422013050/http://www.news18.com/news/india/biggest-flyover-from-ians-326962.html |archive-date=22 April 2016}}

The "Pushpak – Airport Liner" service of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation provides bus transportation to different parts of the city.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/pushpak-flagged-off-at-shamshabad-airport/article4203079.ece |title=Pushpak flagged off at Shamshabad Airport |date=15 December 2012 |work=The Hindu |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710113717/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/pushpak-flagged-off-at-shamshabad-airport/article4203079.ece |archive-date=10 July 2014 }} It was launched in December 2012 to replace GMR's Aero Express service.{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Pushpak-fails-to-take-off-for-Andhra-Pradesh-State-Road-Transport-Corporation/articleshow/20284950.cms |title='Pushpak' fails to take off for Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |last=Vudali |first=Srinath |date=27 May 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104021908/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Pushpak-fails-to-take-off-for-Andhra-Pradesh-State-Road-Transport-Corporation/articleshow/20284950.cms |archive-date=4 January 2017 }}

Under the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project, a {{convert|31|km|adj=on}} rail link between Raidurg and RGIA will be constructed.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/metro-line-to-rgia-under-study/article22531377.ece|title=Metro line to RGIA under study|first=V.|last=Geetanath|date=27 January 2018|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}} As of late 2015, feasibility studies on the phase are underway.{{cite news |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/Metro-Rail-Services-From-Nagole-Miyapur-Early-Next-Year/2015/12/19/article3185295.ece1 |title=Metro Rail Services From Nagole, Miyapur Early Next Year |date=19 December 2015 |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424110029/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/Metro-Rail-Services-From-Nagole-Miyapur-Early-Next-Year/2015/12/19/article3185295.ece1 |archive-date=24 April 2016 }}{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/telangana-government-plans-to-expand-metro-rail-by-83-km/1/550599.html |title=Telangana government plans to expand Metro rail project by 83 km |last=Dass |first=Aastha |date=18 December 2015 |work=India Today |access-date=13 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426185950/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/telangana-government-plans-to-expand-metro-rail-by-83-km/1/550599.html |archive-date=26 April 2016 }} In August 2019, K. T. Rama Rao said that state cabinet has approved the Hyderabad Airport Metro Express Link from Raidurg to the airport.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/metro-link-work-on-it-hub-to-hyderabad-airport-will-begin-soon-says-kt-rama-rao/article29092498.ece|title=Metro link work on IT Hub to Hyderabad airport will begin soon, says KT Rama Rao|first=V. Rishi|last=Kumar|website=@businessline|date=14 August 2019 }} The alignment to Shamshabad RGI Airport from the Raidurg metro station will be passing over Bio-diversity Junction, through Roda Mistry college lane, Khajaguda Junction. The 31 km-long Hyderabad Airport Metro Express link will cost around {{INR}} 6250 crore.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/aug/17/airport-metro-line-to-cost-rs-5000-cr-2020084.html|title=Hyderabad: Airport Metro line to cost Rs 5,000 crore|website=The New Indian Express|date=18 August 2019 }} In September 2021, GMR Group, the company operating the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad said that it will invest {{INR}} 519.52 crore towards metro connectivity at the airport.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/ghial-to-invest-rs-500-cr-for-metro-connectivity-at-airport/articleshow/85849989.cms|title=GHIAL to invest Rs 500 crore for metro connectivity at Hyderabad airport|website=The Times of India |date=2 September 2021 }}{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/construction/gmr-to-invest-over-rs-500-crore-in-hyderabad-airport-metro-link-project/articleshow/85826015.cms|title=GMR to invest over Rs 500 crore in Hyderabad Airport metro link project|newspaper=The Economic Times }} During foundation laying ceremony on 9 December 2022, GMR Group contributed {{INRConvert|625|c|us $Convert year=2022}}, or 10 per cent of the project's cost.{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/091222/we-build-metro-without-central-funds-asserts-cm-kcr.html|title=We will build Metro without Central funds, asserts CM KCR|date=10 December 2022 }}{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/chief-minister-k-chandrasekhar-rao-asks-officials-to-plan-for-future-infra-needs-of-capital/article66242670.ece|title=Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao asks officials to plan for future infra needs of capital|newspaper=The Hindu |date=9 December 2022 }}

This plan was later scrapped due to the change in government. The route was rerouted to the new line being built in Phase-II. This new line would begin in Nagole and go through Chandrayangutta before coming to RGIA.{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/hyderabad-airport-metro-phase-ii-to-span-1162-km-at-over-32000-crore-with-extension-to-fourth-city/article68697403.ece | title=Hyderabad Airport Metro Phase II to span 116.2 km at over ₹32,000 crore with extension to 'Fourth City' | newspaper=The Hindu | date=29 September 2024 }}

The closest Indian Railways station is Umdanagar, which is 6 km from the airport.{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/dattatreya-seeks-rail-connectivity-to-hyderabad-airport/article7194162.ece |title=Dattatreya seeks rail connectivity to Hyderabad airport – Business Line |publisher=Thehindubusinessline.com |date=11 May 2015 |access-date=16 June 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/scr-junks-plan-to-extend-railway-line-to-rgia/article66419948.ece|title=SCR junks plan to extend railway line to RGIA|newspaper=The Hindu |date=24 January 2023 }}

In 2009, GHIAL decided to postpone the second phase due to lower growth in passenger traffic than anticipated.{{cite news |url=http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/hyderabad-airport-defers-second-phase-expansion-due-to-poor-traffic-performance-6401 |title=Hyderabad Airport defers second phase expansion due to poor traffic performance |date=2 April 2009 |work=CAPA – Centre for Aviation |access-date=12 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427014802/http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/hyderabad-airport-defers-second-phase-expansion-due-to-poor-traffic-performance-6401 |archive-date=27 April 2016 }}{{cite news |url=http://www.constructionweekonline.in/flying-in-formation/ |title=Flying in formation |last=Shah |first=Mitali |date=26 April 2009 |work=ConstructionWeekIndia |access-date=12 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422011500/http://www.constructionweekonline.in/flying-in-formation/ |archive-date=22 April 2016}} The phase was revived in late 2015, as the airport is expected to reach its capacity in 2016.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/gmr-gears-up-to-expand-hyderabad-airport-passenger-capacity/article7949536.ece |title=GMR gears up to expand Hyderabad airport passenger capacity |last=Kumar |first=V. Rishi |date=4 December 2015 |work=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=12 April 2016}} The first leg of this phase will bring the capacity to 18 million passengers annually, and the second leg will raise it to 20 million.{{cite news |date=27 April 2016 |title=Hyderabad airport eyes Aera nod for expansion in a few months |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2016-04-27/news/72644879_1_second-phase-greenfield-airport-passengers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502211459/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2016-04-27/news/72644879_1_second-phase-greenfield-airport-passengers |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 May 2016 |work=The Economic Times |agency=Press Trust of India |access-date=26 May 2016}} The passenger terminal will be enlarged with additional security lanes, check-in counters and other facilities, and solar panels will be built on the roof.{{cite news |date=13 January 2016 |title=GMR Has Big Plans to Expand Hyd Airport |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/GMR-Has-Big-Plans-to-Expand-Hyd-Airport/2016/01/13/article3225867.ece |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=2 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529073329/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/GMR-Has-Big-Plans-to-Expand-Hyd-Airport/2016/01/13/article3225867.ece |archive-date=29 May 2016 }} In October 2017, GHIAL CEO SGK Kishore confirmed that the airport expansion would start by January 2018, and it is expected to be completed by the end of 2019.The passenger terminal is being expanded to handle 34 million passengers per year.{{cite news |url= https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/expanded-hyderabad-airport-to-handle-34-mn-passengers-every-year-will-go-operational-shortly |title= Expanded Hyderabad Airport to handle 34 mn passengers every year; will go operational shortly |date=23 March 2022 |work=freepressjournal.com |access-date=4 April 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220413190723/https://www.freepressjournal.in/amp/business/expanded-hyderabad-airport-to-handle-34-mn-passengers-every-year-will-go-operational-shortly |archive-date=13 April 2022}} But due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which caused lockdowns, restrictions and curfews, it resulted in lack of labour and delays in work. Construction work has resumed as of mid 2021, and now it is expected to be completed by 2023.

In the midst of the expansion to 25 million, the grant for the 50 million PPA expansion was awarded.{{cite news| url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/gmr-plans-to-infuse-8500-cr-to-double-hyderabad-airport-capacity/article28732378.ece|title=GMR plans to infuse ₹ 8,500 cr to double Hyderabad airport capacity}} The master plan of the airport involves construction of new runways and the terminal on the north side of the airport approach road which replicates the existing runways and terminal on the south of approach road. New cross taxiways will be built on east & west of terminals connecting the runways on north and south of the approach road. The approach road tunnel will be built under the new taxiways which allows free flow of traffic entering airport from ORR/Bangalore Highway junction and Srisailam Highway as well.{{cite web | url=https://www.hyderabad.aero/master-plan.aspx | title=RGIA provides best in class Airport infrastructure }} The final phase of expansion will increase the terminal capacity to 80 million passengers annually.

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