Hyderabad Airport expands by 6.07 lakh square feet in fourth phase of development

HYDERABAD: GMR Hyderabad International Airport has operationalised its additional East area on Friday as part of the fourth phase of expansion to facilitate seamless passenger movement.

This new expansion area, spanning 56,474 square metres (6.07 lakh square feet), has been integrated with the existing terminal. A total area of 2,74,118 square metre (29.50 lakh square feet) was operationalized during this expansion.

The additional area would connect departure passengers to departure gates and arrival passengers to baggage reclaim services and beyond to facilitate seamless passenger flow.

The space would offer an improved passenger experience equipped with 24 remote bus domestic departure gates and arrival facilities, 12 passenger boarding aero bridges, contact stands, and a domestic-to-domestic (D-D) transfer area. The area is equipped with three ATRS machines, one screening machine, and 12 departure gates.

In addition, a dedicated mezzanine floor welcoming passengers with a variety of consumer goods and mouth-watering delicacies from renowned retail and F&B brands spread across 3,055 square metre has been created for better experiences for all passenger groups.

The entire newly built expanded east area is equipped with 22 escalators, 22 elevators, 2 travellators, 19 staircases, 9 restrooms designed for men, 9 restrooms tailored for women and 2 ablution restrooms.

The airport's design was inspired by the wings of a 'Indian Roller' bird, as well as a symbolic Telangana State Bird 'Palla Pitta' that represents the airport's most prominent elements - functionality, atmosphere, and flexibility.

This integrated terminal at Hyderabad International Airport is a one-of-a-kind facility in South and Central India, very unlike the other International Airports in the region, consisting multiple terminals.The integrated terminal will further add value to airlines in choosing Hyderabad International Airport as a preferred hub.