Built at a cost of Rs 2,478 crore, the new swanky airport at Shamsabad, Hyderabad is impressive. Probably since its built from scratch. The first impression you get as you enter is its breadth-taking impressive modern glass and steel facade. The next thing that stikes you is the cleanliness. You see with disbelief the yellow clad staff polishing everything in sight even in the middle of the night.
Why, this could be Doha or even Dubai! Its as modern as any international airport in the world. The ground staff is very courteous and are only too keen to do their jobs, which is an unnerving but pleasant departure from the staff of the Delhi airport. The moment you land, one of them tries to give you a trolley or a ride on one of the electric trolleys if you have a a toddler and even if you don't.
Your baggage is ready even before you land up at the conveyor belt. It has the best baggage disposal method I've seen. The baggage comes from a underground conveyor system, and then is pushed out from the centre to land on the moving belt - no human hands involved.
The shops in the aiport are not yet fully occupied, but those that are are useful and manned by friendly, courteous staff. Dabur has a large Wellness shop selling all utility items in the basement selling .
The road leading to the airport is not yet fully complete. Be careful of crazy wrong lane bike driving guys trying to criss cross the highway. A 12 Km flyover is being constructed to overcome the traffic congestion. The 5 km road around the airport is asthetically landscaped.
Everything is great, except the distance - which is 40 Kms from the city. You need at least 45min to reach the airport if there is no traffic and 1.5 hrs if travelling in peak time.
Rating for Hyderabad Airport: 9/10 (That too because of the distance from the city)
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