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Jaipur (Pink City), India

Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan. 1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country.

Type CityPopulation 3,100,000

Why go

  • Capital of Rajasthan, India.
  • Served by Jaipur International Airport (JAI).

History

Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan. As of 2011, the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Located 268 km from the national capital New Delhi, Jaipur is also known as the Pink City due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings in the old city.

Airports

Jaipur International Airport (JAI) 8.2 km to the centre
Jaipur, RJ, IN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 10 airlines (IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, Air Sahara, Jet Airways…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Mumbai, Delhi, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ahmedabad… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 9 direct destinations
  • IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 5 routes: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai
  • Air India Limited AI (A319) · 2 routes: Delhi, Mumbai
  • Air Sahara S2 (737-800, ATR 72, 737-800, 737-700, 737-700) · 2 routes: Delhi*, Mumbai*
  • Jet Airways 9W (737-800, 737-700, 737-700) · 2 routes: Delhi, Mumbai*
  • Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
  • Air India Express IX (737-800) · 1 route: Sharjah
  • Etihad Airways EY (A320) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
  • Go Air G8 (A320) · 1 route: Mumbai
  • Oman Air WY (737-800) · 1 route: Muscat
  • Spicejet SG (DH8) · 1 route: Delhi

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Vanasthali Airport 55 km to the centre
Vanasthali, RJ, IN
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jaipur International Airport (JAI); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JAI has direct flights to 9 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Mumbai, Delhi, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ahmedabad…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jaipur (Pink City), India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences