THE 5 BEST AIRPORT TERMINAL IN INDIA

THE 5 BEST AIRPORT TERMINAL IN INDIA

5. Terminal 2 @Madras International Airport (Chennai)

We start our list with the primary airport in Chennai, which is also the third busiest in India in terms of both international and overall passenger traffic with the annual passenger traffic being close to about 13 million. It houses many duty-free shops and restaurants in its lobby and the authority is planning to open more shops in the premises which has around 18,500 sq ft of space is available.

4. Terminal 1A @Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru)

The name was changed to Kempegowda International Airport with the opening of a new terminal, T1A, where facilities, interiors and exteriors mirror Karnataka’s rich culture and vibrant colours of the Garden City, Bangalore. T1A will increase the number of check-in counters from 53 to 86, immigration counters from 18 to 24, and baggage reclaim belts from 9 to 13. That’s accommodating a lot of extra people.

Plaza Premium Lounge, the world’s leading Airport Lounge provider, has opened two pay-in lounges at the international and domestic departures terminals of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. At an entrance fee starting from Rs 1,000 plus tax guests get a selection of food and beverage, seating, power showers to freshen up, business center facilities and spa and massage services.

3. Terminal 1 @Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad)

Hyderabad Airport is a new airport that was opened in mid-March 2008. It’s operated by a private company and handles around 7 million passengers a year. The airport is excellent with world class facilities, including ‘in line’ baggage screening machines, plenty of check-in and immigration counters to prevent delays, and good crowd control.

It has been ranked as the second best in the 5-15 million category, after only the Nagoya airport in Japan and features as one of the best Indian airports in the world rankings for the year 2013 bySkytrax. In our list, we place it at the second runners’ up spot.

 2. Terminal 3 @Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)

With the commencement of operations at the new Terminal 3 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, it has become India’s and South Asia’s largest aviation hub, with a current capacity of handling more than 34 million passengers. Opened in 2010, a state-of-the-art and integrated future terminal, T3 is the 24th largest building in the world and 8th largest passenger terminal.

It is an enormous improvement on the previous avatar, so much so it has been bestowed with theMost Improved Airport Award in 2014. Not only does it offer free wi-fi and ample seating, it also has an adequate number of toilets at all corners. If you’re inclined thus, then you also get a place to relax before your departure from Delhi at the Plaza Premium Airport Lounge. Check your email on the wireless network, enjoy delicious hot food and beverages and take a refreshing shower.

                                    And Best Airport Terminal in India for the year 2014 is…

MUMBAI!

1. Terminal 2 @Chhatrapati Shivaj International Airport (Mumbai)

With its glass façade, golden-colored entryways, wood-paneled ceilings and walls covered in the works of over 1,000 ancient and modern Indian artists, Mumbai’s new international airport terminal feels much more like a luxury hotel or a gallery than a port of embarkation.

For sure, you still have to clear security and line up at immigration, but once that’s done you can wander its halls and use up the time before departure admiring the art displayed on an 18 meter high wall that runs through the terminal for three kilometers.

Unlike other Indian airports, security checks take place before immigration at T2 – not after. This will enable passengers to place items that fail the security check into their check-in baggage. The roof of T2 is also unique; it has been inspired by dancing white peacocks.

Since it’s new and very close to our hearts, let us tell you in a little more detail about the various facilities at the airport:

• The new Terminal 2 has 188 check-in counters, 60 immigration counters for departing passengers and 76 immigration counters for arriving passengers, 52 boarding bridges (up from 20), 47 escalators, 73 elevators, 10 baggage carousels, 21,000 square meters of retail space, and a parking lot for 5,000 cars.
• There are no exclusive airline lounges at T2. Business and first-class travelers will all share a common lounge.
• Free wireless Internet is available in both domestic and international terminals.
• Passengers with special needs are catered for by reserved parking slots, ramps, lifts and bathrooms. Wheelchairs and attendants are available inside the terminals.