Udaipur Airport

Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR)

Also known as the Dabok Airport, the Maharana Pratap Airport is located 22 kilometers east of Udaipur, in Rajasthan. The airport is spread over 500 acres with the new terminal building covering 2,500 square meters, built at an estimated cost of INR 80 crores.

Named after the famous Marwar ruler, Maharana Pratap, this airport was initially a military airport used for transportation of ammunition to the soldiers. The Dabok Airport is reputed for the ILS system that is used by the ATC (air traffic control).

Flight Information

The Maharana Pratap Airport is well-connected to almost every major city of India. These include Mumbai, Jodhpur, Delhi, Jaipur, and Kolkata. Additional cities that are serviced by the Dabok Airport include Goa, Cochin, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai.

Some of the airlines providing scheduled flights to various cities include Air India, Jet Airways, Jet Konnect, Indian Airlines, and Jet Lite. The most popular routes include Udaipur-Mumbai and Udaipur-Delhi with 26 and 28 weekly flights, respectively.

Terminals

The domestic terminal at the Maharana Pratap Airport has one boarding gate on the ground level and 2 aerobridges on the first level. The total area of the terminal is 12,000 square meters with 6 check-ins and 3 security counters. The capacity of the domestic terminal is 300 each for departures and arrivals.

Chartered airlines provide services for the Indian Air Force and the Border Security Forces. This terminal is accessible only to authorized and defense personnel for security reasons.

Traveling Around

City bus services are available outside the Maharana Pratap Airport. In addition, pre-paid taxi services can be availed by travelers. Interstate car and taxi services are also available at the airport. Tourists can also opt for the car rental services that are at hand at the airport.

The bus stand and railway station are also located at a distance of just over 20 kilometers from the airport. This allows travelers to travel to any other city of their choice without much difficulty.

Services and Facilities

Free trolleys, a childcare room, wheelchairs, and medical facilities (on request) are available at the Maharana Pratap Airport. The domestic terminal also provides bank ATM services and phone booths in the security hold area. In addition, passengers can seek guidance and information from a tourist information center at the airport.

Things to Do

Snacks and beverage counters, restaurants, and eating joints at the airport ensure that travelers do not go hungry while awaiting their flights. Handicraft emporiums and other stores selling various items like magazines, stationery, and clothing are also available at the Maharana Pratap Airport.

Hotels

Udaipur provides a large number of stay options catering to tourists with varied budgets. Affordable hotels in the vicinity of the airport include Uddhav Vilas Hotel, OYO Rooms, United-21 Lake City Resort, and Cambay Resort. Luxury hotels include the Udaibagh, Valley View, Bhairav Garh Resort, and Rupis Resort.

Tips for Fliers

Most of the city can be easily traversed on foot, but tourists can choose to travel by a tuk-tuk, taxi, or auto-rickshaw, which may be more convenient when headed to the wilderness park or the Monsoon Palace.

Nearby Attractions

The city of Udaipur attracts thousands of tourists each year because of its scenic landscape dotted with beautiful lakes giving it the moniker ‘Lake City’. Some of the popular tourist attractions located in close proximity to the Maharana Pratap Airport include the City Palace, Lok Kala Mandal, Fateh Sagar, and Shilp Gram, which are located within 30 kilometers of the airport. Shopping in local markets like the Bada Bazar, Hathi Pol, Chetak Circle, and Palace Road is recommended.

FAQs

  1. What are the top airline brands that operate from Udaipur airport frequently?
    The top airline brands that operate from Udaipur airport frequently are – Jet Airways, JetLite and Alitalia.
  2. What is the airport code for Udaipur airport?
    The IATA code for the Udaipur airport is UDR.
  3. What are the most frequent routes from Udaipur airport?
    The most popular sectors from Udaipur airport are Udaipur to Mumbai with 129 weekly flights respectively.
  4. When does the first flight leave from Udaipur airport?
    The first flight from Udaipur to Mumbai is at 6:55 AM, which is Jet Airways airline 7026 followed by Jet Airways 2094 which leaves at 7:00 AM.
  5. When does the last flight leave from Udaipur airport?
    Jet Airways 2630 to Mumbai is the last flight that departs from airport at 8:45 PM.

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