Jaipur Airport serves the 'Pink City', capital of Rajasthan and the third vertex of the famous Golden Triangle tourist circuit of India, approximately 13 km from the city centre.
It is the access point to Rajasthan, a state renowned for its palaces, forts, and deserts.
How to get to Jaipur International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to JAI
Parking near Jaipur International Airport
Opposite the terminal stands the airport-approved parking lot.
Video surveillance is active, with reasonable rates.
How to get to Jaipur from JAI
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Jaipur International Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring Rajasthan.
Bring your driver's license, passport and credit card; an International Driving Permit (IDP) is also generally required. Many visitors prefer hiring a driver in Rajasthan.
Hotels near Jaipur International Airport
Airport area - Tonk Road, Durgapura and Mansarovar
2-16 km from the terminal depending on the hotel, 5-25 minutes by car along Tonk Road; Hawa Mahal and the old city still need another 35-45 minutes.
Best for: Uncomfortable departures or arrivals and business stays, with the terminal a few minutes away and good connections to the rest of the city.
- The Jaipur Marriott and The LaLiT Jaipur are just 2-2.1 km from the terminal, among the shortest transfers of any Indian airport in this guide
- Good connections to the Sitapura exhibition and trade fair centre, useful for business travellers
- Visiting the Pink City and the historic monuments always requires a 35-45 minute trip
- An area built around major through roads, not very suited to evening walks outside the hotels
Recommended hotels
- Jaipur Marriott Hotel On Tonk Road, 250 metres from Jawahar Circle, in the Ashram Marg commercial area; the shortest transfer from the terminal of any hotel on the list, about 2 km. View availability
- The LaLiT Jaipur On Jagatpura Road near Jawahar Circle, 2 km from the terminal; among the closest 5-star hotels to an airport anywhere in India according to overnight-layover guides. View availability
- Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar On New Sanganer Road in the Mansarovar industrial area, 9.5-16 km from the terminal depending on the source; a paid airport shuttle runs 24 hours. View availability
- Fairfield by Marriott Jaipur Tonk Road At Haldighati Gate on Tonk Road, about 15 minutes from the terminal; close to the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre and the Jain temple in Sanganer. View availability
Pink City and the historic centre
11-13 km from the terminal, 25-35 minutes by car depending on traffic on Tonk Road and MI Road.
Best for: Those who want to visit Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the old city bazaars on foot or with a short tuk-tuk ride.
- ITC Rajputana is 350 metres from the railway station and less than 4 km from Chandpole, on the edge of the old city
- MI Road and Civil Lines put the Jaipur metro, the bazaars and the main historic monuments within easy reach
- The transfer from the terminal is more than double that of the Tonk Road area
- Constant traffic and honking along MI Road and around Khasa Kothi Circle, especially in the evening hours
Recommended hotels
- ITC Rajputana, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jaipur On Palace Road, just 350 metres from Jaipur railway station and less than 4 km from Chandpole Bazar, on the edge of the old city; 11.8 km from the terminal. View availability
- Radisson Jaipur City Center On MI Road at Khasa Kothi Circle, 1.1 km from the railway station and 3.4 km from City Palace; about 25 minutes from the terminal. View availability
- ibis Jaipur City Centre - An Accor Brand In the Civil Lines area on Ajmer Road, 500 metres from the Civil Lines metro and 6 km from City Palace; a budget-friendly but central option, 12 km from the terminal. View availability
Out-of-town resorts towards Amer and the Jaipur countryside
24-30 km from the terminal depending on the property and the direction (Goner Road to the east, or the Delhi-Jaipur Highway towards Amer to the north), 45-60 minutes by car; the four properties are also far from each other, not grouped in a single area.
Best for: Leisure and honeymoon stays with several days available, not for those with only a short layover.
- Gardens, pools and ample spaces far from the city's traffic and noise pollution
- Le Méridien and DoubleTree are a few minutes from Amer Fort, handy for those devoting a whole day to the fort
- The longest transfer of any area on the list, both from the terminal and from the historic centre
- The four properties are not close to each other: choose based on the individual property, not the area as a whole
Recommended hotels
- The Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur On Goner Road east of the city, set on more than thirteen hectares of gardens, pools and fountains; about 14.4 km and 35 minutes from the terminal, 10.5 km from the centre of Jaipur. View availability
- Fairmont Jaipur In Riico Kukas on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway, about 24.3 km from the terminal and 16 km from the city centre; Amer Fort is the nearest landmark. View availability
- Le Méridien Jaipur Resort & Spa On the Delhi-Jaipur Highway (NH-8) less than a km from Amer Fort, among the hills north of the city; convenient for those devoting a whole day to the fort. View availability
- DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer Also on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway in Kukas, the farthest on the list: about 29.6 km and over an hour from the terminal, 18.4 km from the Pink City. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for the strong tourism traffic linked to the Golden Triangle.
To be safe, it is wise to arrive 3 hours in advance for international flights.
Map of Jaipur International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Jaipur called the 'Pink City'?
For the pink color of the buildings in the historic center, painted that way in 1876 for the visit of the Prince of Wales, and later kept as a distinctive feature of the city.
Q. What is the Golden Triangle?
Northern India's classic tourist itinerary, connecting Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal) and Jaipur, with Jaipur Airport as one of its three gateways.
Q. What is Amber Fort?
A majestic fort-palace just outside Jaipur, among the most visited monuments in Rajasthan, with architecture blending Hindu and Mughal elements.
Q. Is it worth always carrying cash in Jaipur?
Yes: in the Golden Triangle, bazaars, tuk-tuks and small restaurants often don't accept cards, while more tourist-oriented hotels and shops generally do.
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