Allahabad Airport

Allahabad Airport

AllahabadAirport (IXD)

Bamrauli Airport is located in the city of Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. The airport is approximately 12 kilometers from the city and other airports in close proximity include Kanpur, Varanasi, and Lucknow.

The Bamrauli Airport was built in 1919 and served as an international airport with flights to London until 1946. It is a small airport covering only one-acre of land and efforts are underway to expand and upgrade the airport.

Flight Information

Currently, only Air India operates flights from the Bamrauli Airport to Delhi and Mumbai. Other cities that are connected through indirect routes include Lucknow and Nagpur. Air India subsidiary, airline Alliance Air, started operating flights between Allahabad and Mumbai from September 2013.

Terminals

There is only one terminal operating domestic flights at the Bamrauli Airport. The total capacity of the terminal is 65 each for arrivals and departures.

Traveling Around

Tourists can flag a taxi or auto-rickshaw from the arrival lounge entrance to reach the center of this city.

Services and Facilities

The Bamrauli Airport provides check-in and security counters for the convenience of passengers. Trolleys are also available to transport baggage.

Things to Do

Travelers can satiate their hunger with food from the snack bar, which is located within the airport premises. Beverages like tea, coffee, and cold drinks are also available at the airport.

Hotels

Tourists can opt to stay at any one of the 4 OYO Premium Hotels that are available in the city. Kanha Shyam Hotel, Yatrik Hotel, Grand Continental, Saket Hotel, Milan Palace, Prayag Hotel, Tepso Hotel, Valentines Hotel, Twins Hotel, and Prayag Presidency are also widely used by tourists who visit the city.

Tips for Fliers

Avoid visiting Allahabad during the summer (April to June) because of the region’s hot and dry climate.

The best time to visit is between July and September when the weather is pleasant, but keep in mind that the monsoons can be unpredictable and swelling of the Ganga River can cause problems while visiting the Triveni Sangam.

Nearby Attractions

Allahabad was originally called Prayag and is an important tourist destination attracting a large number of tourists each year. With a glorious historical past and one of the oldest Indian cities, Allahabad is home to numerous historical monuments from different periods. Triveni Sangam, which is the physical confluence of the Yamuna and Ganges Rivers is religiously important and hosts the Kumbh Mela every 12 years. The biggest park in Allahabad, Chandrashekhar Azad Park, popularly known by its original name of Alfred Park, is spread over 133 acres of land. The All Saints Cathedral is an example of 13th-century Gothic style architecture constructed during British rule. The Allahabad Court, Museum, University, Anand Bhavan, and Civil Lines are other places of interest in this city. The New Yamuna Bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the country and was constructed in 2004. The Ulta Qila also known as Kot is a big walled well located on a mound and is another site worth visiting. You can also shop for religious paraphernalia like idols, incense sticks, and camphor on market streets, while jewelry, antiques, and handicrafts are available in plenty at Civil Lines, Katra, and Chowk.

FAQs

  1. What are the top airline brands that operate from Allahabad airport frequently?
    The top airline brands that operate from Allahabad airport frequently are – Air India Regional, Air India and .
  2. What is the airport code for Allahabad airport?
    The IATA code for the Allahabad airport is IXD.
  3. What are the most frequent routes from Allahabad airport?
    The most popular sectors from Allahabad airport are Allahabad to Mumbai with 14 weekly flights respectively.
  4. When does the first flight leave from Allahabad airport?
    The first flight from Allahabad to Mumbai is at 1:00 PM, which is Air India Regional airline 9613 followed by Air India 9604 which leaves at 2:30 PM.
  5. When does the last flight leave from Allahabad airport?
    Air India Regional 9604 to Mumbai is the last flight that departs from airport at 4:30 PM.

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