Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR)
Indore, IN 🇮🇳 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
VAID
IATA
IDR
Elevation
1850 ft
Region
IN-MP
Local Time
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GPS Code: VAID
Local Code: Not available
Location: 22.7218° N, 75.801102° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR) in Indore, IN, generally receives positive feedback from travelers, who commend its modernity, cleanliness, and efficient operations. Many describe it as a well-managed and compact airport that offers a hassle-free travel experience. Overall traveler satisfaction appears to be high, with the airport often making a great first impression of Indore.
What Travelers Love
- Modern Infrastructure and Cleanliness: The airport is consistently praised for being clean, modern, and well-maintained, with well-kept terminals, air-conditioned spaces, and aesthetically pleasing design. Washrooms are also noted for their cleanliness.
- Efficient Security and Check-in: Travelers frequently highlight the smooth and fast check-in and security processes, contributing to a hassle-free experience.
- Helpful Staff: The airport staff are generally described as courteous, friendly, and helpful.
- Decent Facilities and Amenities: Despite being a medium-sized airport, it offers a decent range of facilities, including shops, restaurants, lounges, and clear signage. A unique convenience mentioned is an on-site post office. It also features modern escalators and a high-tech baggage handling system.
- Good Transportation Connectivity: The airport is located relatively close to the city (around 8-10 km) and offers easy access to taxis, autos, and ride-sharing services like Ola and Uber.
Common Complaints
- Limited Food Options: Some travelers have mentioned limited food options, with a few noting issues with the taste of food available at certain places.
- Occasional Cleanliness Issues: While generally clean, a few reviews have cited isolated issues with hygiene in toilets or cleanliness in specific areas of the airport.
- Transportation and Parking Challenges: Some customers have reported difficulty with transportation options to and from the airport, as well as limited parking and crowded gates.
- Inflexible Staff (Isolated Incidents): There are isolated reports of staff being unhelpful or inflexible, particularly concerning baggage check-in for passengers who arrived close to departure time.
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport is widely regarded as a highly efficient and traveler-friendly airport for its size, offering a generally positive experience with its modern facilities and smooth operations, though minor improvements in food variety and consistent cleanliness could further enhance satisfaction.
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Airport Routes
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR) offers 35 flight routes operated by 6 airlines. Major carriers include IndiGO, Air India Express, Air India and others. Popular destinations from Indore include Indira Gandhi Int'l, Bengaluru Int'l, Dabolim (Goa) / Dabolim Navy Airbase, Rajiv Gandhi Int'l and Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Indira Gandhi Int'l (DEL) 4
- Bengaluru Int'l (BLR) 4
- Dabolim (Goa) / Dabolim Navy Airbase (GOI) 2
- Rajiv Gandhi Int'l (HYD) 2
- Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l (BOM) 2
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int'l (Ahmedabad) (AMD) 2
- Pune / Lohegaon Air Force Base (PNQ) 2
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Int'l (CCU) 1
- Raipur (RPR) 1
- Chandigarh (Chandigarh Air Force Base) (IXC) 1
- Hindon Airport (HDO) 1
- Jodhpur / Jodhpur Air Force Base (JDH) 1
Newly Discovered
- Dabolim (Goa) / Dabolim Navy Airbase (GOI) new
- Sharjah Int'l (SHJ) new
- Indira Gandhi Int'l (DEL) new
- Jammu (IXJ) new
- Chandigarh (Chandigarh Air Force Base) (IXC) new
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Int'l / Sonegaon Air Force Base (NAG) new
- Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l (BOM) new
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int'l (Ahmedabad) (AMD) new
- Bengaluru Int'l (BLR) new
- Raipur (RPR) new
- Jabalpur (JLR) new
- Jaipur (Sanganer) (JAI) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IndiGO
IGO
/ 6E
|
21 | 649 | 21 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Air India Express
AXB
/ IX
|
7 | 124 | 7 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Air India
AIC
/ AI
|
2 | 92 | 2 | Jan 30, 2026 |
|
Star Air
SDG
/ S5
|
3 | 12 | 3 | Dec 26, 2025 |
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Alliance Air
LLR
/ 9I
|
1 | 11 | 1 | Jan 24, 2026 |
|
Smart Lynx
ART
/ 6Y
|
1 | 8 | 1 | Sep 29, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07/25 |
9035 ft | 148 ft | Composite | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | INDORE APP | 122.3 MHz |
| TWR | INDORE TWR | 122.8 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Pre-paid taxi counters are available in the arrivals hall, offering fixed-rate fares to various destinations in the city. Additionally, app-based ride-hailing services like Uber and Ola are widely available, with designated pick-up points outside the terminal.
Rental Cars
Several local and national car rental companies have counters or representatives at the airport. Both self-drive and chauffeur-driven cars are available. It is recommended to book in advance for a wider selection and better rates.
Public Transportation
City bus services, operated by Atal Indore City Transport Services Limited (AICTSL), connect the airport to key locations in Indore, including the railway station and Sarwate Bus Stand, providing an economical option. Auto-rickshaws are also readily available outside the airport for shorter distances.