Maharana Pratap Airport serves Udaipur, the 'City of Lakes' in Rajasthan, often described as India's most romantic city, approximately 22 km from the city centre.
It is the access point to the Palace of Lakes and to the historic city centre overlooking Lake Pichola.
How to get to Maharana Pratap Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to UDR
Parking near Maharana Pratap Airport
The parking lot managed directly by the airport is located in front of the terminal.
Video surveillance is active; costs remain reasonable.
How to get to Udaipur from UDR
By Train
By Bus
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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 Maharana Pratap Airport
Major car rental companies are represented in the arrivals area.
Rental requires driver's license, passport and credit card, plus the IDP in most cases.
Hotels near Maharana Pratap Airport
Next to the terminal
About 1.2 km from the terminal, just a few minutes on foot or by car.
Best for: Dawn departures or late-night arrivals, when the 45 minutes to the lake aren't worth the sleep saved.
- The only address on the list truly just steps from the terminal, useful for those with a very early flight
- A recently opened property with an indoor pool, rare at this price point
- Over 30 km from Lake Pichola, the City Palace and any other tourist attraction in the city
- An expanding rural area, with no restaurants or evening life outside the hotel itself
Lake Pichola and City Palace
26-28 km from the terminal, about 45 minutes by car; the Taj Lake Palace, on the island in the middle of the lake, can only be reached by boat from the dedicated jetty.
Best for: Those who want the palaces that made Udaipur famous just steps away, accepting the longest transfer from the terminal in this entire guide.
- The Taj Lake Palace and the Oberoi Udaivilas are among the most photographed hotels in India, both on the water or just steps from it
- City Palace, the ghats and boat trips on the lake are reachable on foot or in just a few minutes
- A transfer identical to, if not longer than, the Fateh Sagar area: no time advantage in choosing the main lake
- A price range that's almost always high, with few affordable alternatives in this area
Recommended hotels
- Taj Lake Palace Udaipur An eighteenth-century white palace on a rock base in the middle of Lake Pichola, reachable only by boat; it appeared in the James Bond film Octopussy and remains among the most photographed hotels in India. View availability
- The Oberoi Udaivilas Udaipur On the shore of Lake Pichola, two minutes on foot from the water; about 26-27 km from the terminal. View availability
- The Leela Palace Udaipur On the eastern shore in Naga Nagari, just outside Chandpole; 10 minutes on foot from the Chandpole tourist core and about 28 km from the terminal. View availability
- Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur Part of the historic City Palace complex, on the eastern shore of the lake; just steps from the City Palace Museum. View availability
- Trident Udaipur On sixteen acres on the shores of Lake Pichola, among the city's most central resorts according to the property itself; about 28 km from the terminal. View availability
Lake Fateh Sagar and the city
26-28 km from the terminal, about 45 minutes by car, practically identical to the Lake Pichola area.
Best for: Those who want a quieter lake than the Pichola, with the city centre and bazaars still within a few minutes' reach.
- The Radisson Blu is just 300 metres from the lake and 2.5 km from City Palace, a good compromise between tranquillity and proximity to the centre
- Generally more affordable prices than the palaces on Lake Pichola, while still staying in internationally branded hotels
- No time advantage on the transfer from the airport compared to the Lake Pichola area
- No historic palaces: the architecture is that of recently built resorts and chain hotels
Recommended hotels
- Radisson Blu Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa 300 metres from Lake Fateh Sagar and 2.5 km from City Palace, with lake views from many rooms; a full spa and three restaurants. View availability
- Udaipur Marriott Hotel In Tiger Hills on Badi Road, 10 minutes on foot from Lake Fateh Sagar; two restaurants and a spa, with airport transfer included in some rates according to reviews. View availability
- Wyndham Grand Udaipur Palace Pure Vegetarian Hotel In Shilp Gram near Rani Road, 600 metres from Lake Fateh Sagar; twenty-six acres with architecture inspired by royal palaces, entirely vegetarian. View availability
Airport services
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is adequately sized for the strong tourist traffic driven by the city's romanticism, popular also for weddings and events.
Passengers should allow 2-3 hours in advance of their flights.
Map of Maharana Pratap Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Udaipur called the 'City of Lakes'?
For the numerous artificial lakes surrounding it, particularly Lake Pichola, around which much of the historic center and main palaces have developed.
Q. What is the Lake Palace?
A former royal palace on an island in Lake Pichola, now converted into one of India's most famous and photographed luxury hotels.
Q. Why is Udaipur popular for weddings?
The combination of historic palaces, scenic lakes and a romantic atmosphere makes it one of India's most sought-after destinations for weddings and luxury events.
Q. Does Udaipur Airport have direct international flights?
Very few, and mostly seasonal: most foreign visitors arrive via a connection from Delhi, Mumbai or Jaipur.
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