Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport serves Nagpur, a city situated almost exactly at the geographical centre of India, approximately 8 km from the city centre.
It is a growing hub, with an increasingly important role as the central logistics hub of the country.
How to get to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to NAG
Parking near Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
The authorized parking lot is located directly across from the terminal building.
Video surveillance is active; costs remain reasonable.
How to get to Nagpur from NAG
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
Car rental company desks are located in the arrivals area.
You need licence, passport and credit card; the IDP is normally required in addition.
Hotels near Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
Airport and Wardha Road
The Radisson Blu is 2.5 km from the terminal; the Ginger is 7-9 minutes by car in Jai Prakash Nagar Somalwada, a little further north along the same Wardha Road.
Best for: Short layovers and early-morning flights, when it pays to stay just minutes from the terminal.
- The Radisson Blu is among the hotels closest to the terminal in the city, with an airport shuttle
- The Ginger offers a more affordable option just a few extra minutes by car
- Sitabuldi and the historic centre remain 25-35 minutes away by taxi from both
- A transit area between the airport and the ring road, not very suited to walking in the evening
Recommended hotels
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Nagpur 2.5 km from the terminal on Wardha Road, with five in-house restaurants, a spa and an airport shuttle; among the highest-rated hotels in the city. View availability
- Ginger Nagpur Airport Road In Jai Prakash Nagar Somalwada, 7-9 minutes by car from the terminal; 86 rooms, some with airport views, a more affordable option than the cluster near the terminal. View availability
Mihan and southern Wardha Road
About 5.2 km and 10 minutes by car from the terminal, with a free airport shuttle offered by the hotel.
Best for: Business trips linked to the Mihan IT and logistics hub, along the southern extension of Wardha Road.
- Free airport shuttle, convenient for those arriving with heavy luggage from business meetings
- Spa and sauna, rarer in hotels near the terminal
- Farther from the terminal than the northern Wardha Road cluster
- An industrial and office area, with no evening life on foot
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is adequately sized for the city's growing logistical role.
Better not to take chances: 2 hours in advance for flights is the safest choice.
Map of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Nagpur geographically important?
It lies almost exactly at the geographic center of India, a factor that has favored its development as a national logistics and transport hub.
Q. Why is Nagpur called the 'Orange City'?
For the important orange farming of the surrounding region, also celebrated in the local markets.
Q. Does Nagpur have direct international flight connections?
There are few, and mostly seasonal: its central location is used mainly for domestic connections rather than direct arrivals from abroad.
Q. Is Nagpur a good transit stop?
Yes, its central location makes it an increasingly used hub for domestic connections between different regions of India.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights