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Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham (AYJ) in Ayodhya, India. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.
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Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham

Ayodhya, India

🏷️IATAAYJ
📍CityAyodhya
📞Helpline+91 5278 282 030
Ayodhya Airport, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123, India
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ℹ️ About Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham

Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham was inaugurated on December 30, 2023. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

The airport is expected to handle around 1 million passengers annually in its initial phase. Its IATA code is AYJ.

Future expansion plans include increasing the airport's capacity to handle more passengers and flights.

🏢 Terminals

Maharishi Valmiki International Airport has one terminal. This single terminal handles both domestic and international flights.

It has 8 boarding gates and a capacity to handle 1 million passengers annually. The terminal building covers 6500 square meters.

🚗 How to Reach Ayodhya Airport
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Metro/Rail
Ayodhya Junction railway station is approximately 8 km from the airport. Regular train services connect Ayodhya to major cities in India.
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Bus
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses connect the airport to various parts of Ayodhya and nearby cities. Specific route numbers and frequency vary.
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Taxi/Cab
Ola and Uber are available. Pre-paid taxi services are available at the airport. The approximate fare to the city center is ₹300-₹500.
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Distance
Approximately 8 km from Ayodhya city center, 15-20 minutes without traffic, 25-30 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
Lounges
There is currently no lounge at the airport.
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Food & Dining
There are a few restaurants and cafes available. Details of 24-hour options are not available.
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Shopping
Limited retail options are available.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available. Details on speed and connection process are not available.
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Banking
ATMs are available.
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Medical
Medical facilities are available.
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Other
Prayer rooms are available.
🅿️ Parking

Short-term and long-term parking options are available. Parking rates: ₹20 per hour for the first 2 hours, ₹10 per hour subsequently. Daily rates are approximately ₹150-₹200.

💡 Tips for Travellers
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Pre-book your taxi or cab using Ola or Uber, especially during peak hours or festival seasons, to avoid surge pricing and ensure availability.
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Check the UPSRTC website for the latest bus routes and schedules connecting the airport to different parts of Ayodhya.
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Carry sufficient cash as ATM availability inside the terminal might be limited.
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Download offline maps of Ayodhya to navigate the city in case of limited internet connectivity.
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