| Popular Airport | Gomel Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 5667 Km |
Bus
If you want to get to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from Hyderabad, you can wait at Pushpak Airport Liner stops going to the airport. The four routes are, Route A1- Hyderabad Airport to Secunderabad via LB Nagar, Route A2- Hyderabad Airport to Secunderabad via Secretariat, Route B2- Hyderabad Airport to Paryatak Bhavan via Rajbhavan - AC Guards, and Route B1- Hyderabad Airport to JNTU via Malaysian Township. If your flight is between 24.00-05.00, check out their timetable as some buses do not operate during those hours. The fares start from INR 210, and you can purchase tickets directly from the driver.
Taxi
There are numerous taxi companies in the Hyderabad city center that you can use as a transportation method to reach Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. There are several different kinds of taxis, such as pre-paid taxis, she-cabs, Uber, and Ola, for this reason, the pricing changes according to several factors. Between 23.00-05.00 a surcharge is also applied, so beware of that. Although the prices change, they generally start from INR 600, with different payment options. You can always ask a related person in the hotel you are staying at to arrange a taxi to go to the airport.
Rental Car
In the Hyderabad city center, you can find many options for rental cars. Rental cars are great, especially if you want to get around the city and later use it as transportation to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. You can find several options, from luxury vehicles to economical ones, but the prices start from 40-50 USD per day. Before you rent a car, make sure that you can leave the car at the airport, otherwise, you may encounter problems.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are highly popular among locals, as well as tourists who want to get around the Hyderabad city center without getting stuck in traffic. Prices may vary but generally start from INR 2-3, and while it is wise for inner-city transportation, considering you are traveling with baggage, it is not the best option for transportation to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. It is one of the most affordable options, so if you are traveling alone, without a carry-on, it is a good option. Otherwise, you should opt for other options, as even if it is affordable, baggage generally costs extra.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel shuttles are the most popular option among families and larger groups that travel with carry-ons. If this is the case for you, it is advised that you should search for hotels that provide shuttle services from and to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The prices differ between hotels, some even apply no-charge policies for airport shuttles. But keep in mind that you share your flight times with related personnel beforehand, so you would not encounter any problems.
Gomel Airport is only 10 kilometres away to the city centre and the flights here are generally carried out at regional-scale. This airport is not quite advanced in terms of opportunities offered to the passengers. It provides only basic services such as waiting lounge and ATMs. When you need to get to the city centre from Gomel Airport, you can choose either minibus or taxi. Also, do not forget that you can also have an option of rental car to arrive the city centre, if you have made a reservation at a local rent-a-car firm in advance. Gomel is generally preferred for short trips for the weekend, and it takes around 15 to 20 minutes to get to the city centre from Gomel Airport.
Passengers landing at Gomel Airport can get on the shuttles that could take them to the city center right after they exit the terminal building. The shuttles of Gomel Airport is both practical and budget-friendly for the visitors of Gomel. However, when you prefer using these shuttles, you do not get the chance to get off wherever you want in the city centre. First, you should get off at the stop in city centre and then proceed further by choosing other options such as bus or taxi to reach your destination.
It is rather difficult to find a taxi at Gomel Airport at the hours during which there are no frequent flights. Yet, if there is no taxi in front of the terminal building of the airport, you can ask for one at the information desk. Before you get on the taxi, you can ask the driver how much it will cost more or less to get to your destination and accordingly, prefer a different option other than taxi to arrive your destination from Gomel Airport. In general, the prices of taxi and other means of transportation are not so high in the country. However, it would be better if you can call the taxi to check for the price first when you are still at the airport.
Gomel does not have as many options as big cities as regards renting a car. Therefore, if you intend to rent a car when you land at Gomel Airport, you should not forget that you can look for a rental car in a different region. If you need to have your car brought from a different place close to Gomel, please keep in mind that you might need to pay an extra fee in addition to the daily rental fee to the rent-a-car company.
