Nagpur Airport

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)

The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport serves the Indian city of Nagpur in Maharashtra. It was first commissioned in 1917 – 18 during the First World War. During the Second World War, this airport was used as a staging base. The airport was named after the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in 2005. It is spread over 1,460 acres and is also the home to AFS Nagpur of the Indian Air Force.

The new terminal building was inaugurated in April 2008 with the upgradation and modification costs estimated at USD 12 million. American aircraft manufacturing company Boeing has built a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport covering an area of 50 acres. In addition, MRO unit by Air India started operations earlier this year.

Flight Information

The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is completely functional for domestic as well as international flights. Several major airlines offer flight services from the airport to all the major cities of India and these include Air India, Jet Airways, Go Air, Indigo, Jet Lite, and Spice Jet. International destinations are serviced by airlines like Qatar Airways and Air Arabia.

Common routes serviced by domestic airlines include Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru. Flights are also available from Nagpur to Cochin, Guwahati, Goa, and Hyderabad. International flights from the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport include flights to Shanghai, London, Singapore, Bangkok, Beijing, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Amsterdam, and Zurich.

Terminals

Terminal 1 is the domestic terminal and operates flights to 16 cities in the country. The domestic terminal has 2 boarding gates as well as an additional gate for emergencies. Covering an area of 7,000 square meters, the domestic terminal at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is located on the ground floor. Terminal capacity is 325 aircraft for arrivals and departures, respectively.

Terminal 2 at the airport is for international flights with a capacity of 325 aircraft for departures and arrivals. This terminal also has 2 boarding gates and one emergency gate.

There are 13 check-in counters at the airport. In addition, it has 9 immigration, 6 customs, and 3 security counters for the convenience of travelers.

Traveling Around

City bus services are available from the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. Additionally, passengers can avail car rental and inter-state car or taxi services from the airport itself.

Services and Facilities

All essential services are available at the airport. Baggage services are offered by MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport) authority. Escorts are also available for transporting your luggage to the trolley center. Both international and domestic terminals provide X-ray baggage scanners.

Additional services, such as postal services, first-aid rooms, and local, STD, FAX, and ISD telecommunication facilities are available at the airport.

Things to Do

Travelers who like shopping can find several stores selling jewelry, clothing, and books. Passengers can also find sumptuous food at the restaurant and snack bar run by the airport authorities.

Hotels

Nagpur provides several stay options for travelers, whether you want affordable accommodation or luxury. Some options include Pride Hotel, Airport Center, VITS Nagpur, Hotel Royal Regency, Hotel Adi, Sun n Sand, and Hotel Center Point.

Tips for Fliers

Nagpur boasts of tropical wet and dry weather conditions, with hot summers and shorter winters. Travelers must plan their travel accordingly.

Nearby Attractions

Tourist attractions in close proximity to the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport include the Sai Mandir, Deeksha Bhoomi, Waki Wood Trek, Kondhali Resort, Ramtek, and Sewagram.

Dharampeth, Itwari, Sadar, and Sitabuldi are the shopping districts of Nagpur. During summer, travelers can treat their palates to those famous Nagpur Oranges or try out the Orange Burfi. If your idea of shopping or experiencing a city goes beyond sampling the local cuisine visit Sitabuldi, Itwari for some fabulous cotton handicrafts.

FAQs

  1. What are the top airline brands that operate from Nagpur airport frequently?
    The top airline brands that operate from Nagpur airport frequently are – Qatar Airways, Air Arabia and IndiGo.
  2. What is the airport code for Nagpur airport?
    The IATA code for the Nagpur airport is NAG.
  3. What are the most frequent routes from Nagpur airport?
    The most popular sectors from Nagpur airport are Nagpur to Doha with 139 weekly flights respectively.
  4. When does the first flight leave from Nagpur airport?
    The first flight from Nagpur to Doha is at 2:55 AM, which is Qatar Airways airline 589 followed by Qatar Airways 589 which leaves at 3:25 AM.
  5. When does the last flight leave from Nagpur airport?
    IndiGo 137 to Doha is the last flight that departs from airport at 10:05 PM.

Top International Routes from Nagpur