Central India's gateway, serving Indore and Madhya Pradesh.
Opened
1958
Location
Indore, India
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport is the primary airport serving Indore, the largest city in Madhya Pradesh, India. Named after the revered 18th-century Holkar dynasty queen Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, the airport handles a significant volume of domestic traffic and a growing number of international routes.
The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and has undergone considerable expansion and modernization in recent years to accommodate rising passenger demand. It serves as an important aviation hub for central India, connecting Indore to major Indian metros and select international destinations.
The airport received international status and has seen strong growth in passenger numbers, reflecting Indore's emergence as a major commercial and industrial center. It consistently ranks among the cleaner and better-managed airports in India.
Terminals
The airport has a single integrated terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to the city center by taxis, auto-rickshaws, and app-based cab services such as Ola and Uber, located approximately 8 km from central Indore.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating here include IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Vistara, covering domestic routes and select international destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Named after 18th-century Maratha queen Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, ruler of the Holkar dynasty.
- ›Received international airport status, enabling direct flights to destinations beyond India.
- ›Indore has been ranked India's cleanest city multiple times, and the airport reflects similar cleanliness standards.
- ›The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- ›Passenger traffic has grown substantially in line with Indore's expanding economy and population.
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