Imphal Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Imphal airport (Tulihal) is just 8 km from the city centre, 20-25 minutes by car: unlike other airports in the northeast, here there's no need to choose between airport and centre, because the most reliable properties are all already within 20 minutes of the terminal. The best options are found in the heart of Imphal, near Kangla Fort and Ima Market, with Sangai Continental the closest to the terminal and Classic Grande, a Radisson Individuals member, the most polished in the city.

Imphal city centre

City centre · About 6-10 km from the airport depending on the hotel, 8-18 minutes by car; direct taxi or a shuttle on request offered by some properties.

Best for: Any stay in Imphal: the best properties are all within 20 minutes of the airport, with no real compromise between the centre and proximity to the terminal.

Pros

Kangla Fort and Ima Market, among the city's main attractions, are a few minutes from each of these hotels
All the properties listed remain within 20 minutes of the airport, useful also for early-morning flights

Cons

No real international hotel chain in Imphal, except for the Radisson Individuals brand
The transfer remains by road, with no reliable public transport alternatives

Recommended hotels in this area

Classic Grande,a Member of Radisson: The only hotel in Imphal affiliated with an international chain, as a member of the Radisson Individuals program: a full spa, outdoor pool and free breakfast, about 10 km (18 minutes) from the airport.
Aurora Boutique Hotel Imphal: In the heart of the city, about 1 km from Kangla Fort and 10 km (16 minutes) from the airport; a paid airport shuttle on request from 6 to 19 (about 700 INR per ride).
Sangai Continental (The Boutique Hotel): The closest of the three to the airport, about 6.4 km (8 minutes): an airport shuttle on request from 6 to 20 (500 INR per ride) and free continental breakfast included.

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