Facts of India Airport

Presently, there are as many as 137 airports which include 24 International Airports (3 Civil Enclaves), 10 Custom Airports (4 Civil Enclaves) and 103 Domestic Airports (23 Civil Enclaves) in India. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) manages all major airports throughout the country. India is now well on the way to having some much improved, glossy new airport terminals. However, this hasn't been with without major inconvenience to passengers. In addition, congested runways at many airports add to flight delays.

India is an enormous country and although there is excellent land transport links throughout the country, these are often over crowded and uncomfortable and the distance between major centres requires lengthy journeys. It is for these reasons that internal flights within India are so popular.

With such a comprehensive selection of internal flight routes, air travel within India offers excellent access to destinations throughout the country. With a reputation for having somewhat chaotic airports, the country's larger air hubs have undergone renovations and facilities have improved dramatically over recent years.