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.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ 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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.