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Nagpur, India

Nagpur is the largest and most populous city in central India. It is the second capital and the third-largest city of the Indian state Maharashtra.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Maharashtra, India.
  • Served by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG).

History

Nagpur is the largest and most populous city in central India. It is the second capital and the third-largest city of the Indian state Maharashtra. Also known as the "Orange City", Nagpur is the 13th largest city in India by population. According to an Oxford's Economics report, Nagpur is projected to be the fifth fastest growing city in the world from 2019 to 2035 with an average growth of 8.41%. It has been proposed as one of the Smart Cities in Maharashtra and is one of the top ten cities in India in Smart City Project execution.

Airports

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) 7.9 km to the centre
Nagpur, MM, IN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (IndiGo Airlines, Go Air, Air India Limited, Air Arabia…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Bangalore… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 8 direct destinations
  • IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 6 routes: Bangalore, Delhi, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune
  • Go Air G8 (A320) · 4 routes: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune
  • Air India Limited AI (A319) · 2 routes: Mumbai, Raipur
  • Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
  • Air Sahara S2 (737-700) · 1 route: Mumbai*
  • Jet Airways 9W (737-700) · 1 route: Mumbai*

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

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 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NAG has direct flights to 8 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Bangalore…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nagpur, 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.

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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