Search Flights from El Arish to Hyderabad (Begumpet)

The distance between the city center and El Arish International Airport is quite short. For this reason you can go to the airport by taxi or rental car. There is no public transportation to the airport.

Taxi

It's easy to find a taxi in the city. Many people with private vehicles can act like taxis if there are passengers. It is advisable for passengers to take a taxi from a reliable taxi stand. If you are staying in an accommodation center, ask the receptionist to call you a reliable and formal taxi. As taximeter devices are not used in the taxis, ask about the fare before you get on, negotiate if possible and make an agreement on the fare by shaking hands. It takes 18-20 minutes by taxi to go to El Arish International Airport from the city center.

Car Rental

You can find many local companies renting cars in the center of El Arish. If you are staying at a hotel or if you have some contacts in the city, you can ask them to recommend you a reliable company for renting a car. You can reach the airport in less than twenty minutes under normal traffic conditions, via motorway 55 from the city center and following the airport signs. Be careful about careless drivers who might break the rules.

Airport Information

El Arish International Airport, 10 kilometers south of the center of El Arish, serves at a building with traces of local architecture. The density of the flights is increasing at the airport especially for Muslims, during the pilgrimage period. Apart from charter flights from El Arish International Airport, there are regular flights to Oman, Cairo and Jeddah. Because the airport is very close to the Gaza border, there may be occasional problems about flights. Passengers are advised to check the airport condition continuously prior to their flight. Standard services are provided to the passengers at the airport where there is a small cafeteria.

Transportation from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Hyderabad City Center

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (IATA: HYD) is located 24 kilometers from the city of Hyderabad, in the state of Telangana, India. The airport spreads over 2,200 hectares of land, serving both domestic and international travelers with two runways and an integrated terminal. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has a total of 83 parking bays, 96 check-in desks, and 19 self-check-in kiosks while providing facilities like three public lounges and three VIP lounges, a parking lot, ATMs, prayer rooms, an exchange office, rental car counters, and more. 

Bus

Pushpak Airport Liner buses specifically have routes from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to different parts of Hyderabad. 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. These buses operate from 05.00 till midnight and can be found outside of the terminal. The fares start from INR 210, depending on the stop you are departing and you can purchase tickets from the Pushpak counter or directly on the bus.

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest way to commute from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Hyderabad, and numerous options of taxis are available at the airport, from radio taxis to pre-paid taxis, she-cabs, which are specifically for women, and of course Uber and Ola where you can share rides as well. Prices may vary depending on the company, and time as a 25% surcharge is applied between 23.00 to 05.00 but the starting price is generally INR 580-600. 

Rental Car

There are two counters of rental car companies, which are ONE Car and  Srinivasa Rent-A-Cab, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Meanwhile, if you want to rent a luxury car, there is one company, 4 Wheel Travels, providing its services at their respective counter at the airport. A rental car is generally convenient for passengers who want to use it both as a method of transportation from the airport and to get around the city center as well. Although the prices may vary according to several factors, prices start from 45 USD per day.

Auto Rickshaw

Auto Rickshaws are ideal to reach the Hyderabad city center from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, as they are suitable for shorter distances, are more affordable, and can navigate through narrow streets as well.  Auto rickshaws are located outside the airport, but if you are traveling with many pieces of baggage, you should skip this option. Fares start from INR 15-20 and prices may vary as at midnight a surcharge is applied.

Hotel Shuttles

While booking a hotel, you can ask whether they provide services like a hotel shuttle to pick you up from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. There are hotels that provide such services, sometimes free of charge and sometimes for a fee, but considering you arrive at the airport with baggage, it is wise to benefit from this service. Also, these kinds of services are great for large groups and families.