Hyderabad airport (Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, at Shamshabad) is about 235 km from Jagtial. By car it takes around 3.5 to 4 hours. A TGSRTC bus runs direct from Jagtial bus stand and takes about 5 to 6 hours. Our car with a driver from Jagtial is about Rs. 3000 to Rs. 3300 for the car and driver, plus your own fuel of about Rs. 2700 and tolls.
If you live in Jagtial (or Jagityal, as it's often spelt on bus boards), every flight starts with the same question: how do I get to Shamshabad? Below are the three real options, what each one costs, and how early you need to leave.
Jagtial to Shamshabad airport by bus
TGSRTC runs direct buses from Jagtial bus stand to the airport, so you don't have to change in Hyderabad. You'll usually find AC Rajdhani and Super Luxury buses on this route.
- Journey time: about 5 to 6 hours
- Fare: roughly Rs. 560 to Rs. 690 a seat, depending on the bus (as of September 2026)
- Where it leaves from: Jagtial bus stand, and it drops you at the airport
We don't list bus timings here because they change from time to time. Check the latest times and book a seat on the official TGSRTC website, or ask at Jagtial bus stand.
Airport trip with a driver, about Rs. 3000 to Rs. 3300 plus fuel
Our driver picks you up from your home, loads the bags, and drops you at the departures gate. The airport and back is about 470 km in one day, so the car is Rs. 1800 for 24 hours and the driver is on average Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1500 a day. Fuel is not included, you fill the tank yourself, and tolls are yours too. These prices are for trips starting in Jagtial. From any other town, ask us first.
Baleno for 24 hours, up to 500 km. Fine for a small family and their bags.
Book this tripA day, on top of the car, depending on the trip. The driver's food is yours.
Book with a driverA guide for the 470 km round trip at 19 km a litre. You fill the tank yourself, and tolls are yours too.
Work out my priceFlights at odd hours are no problem. We do late-night and early-morning airport trips as well. Our phones are answered from 6am to 9pm, so book ahead and we'll plan the driver around your flight.
Self-drive to the airport, Rs. 1800 plus fuel
Most people who take one of our self-drive cars to the airport are family members going to drop off or pick up someone. The Baleno is Rs. 1800 for 24 hours, plus about Rs. 2700 of your own fuel, and you bring the car back to Jagtial the same way. The car can't be left at the airport, so this won't work if you're the one flying out.
You'll need your original driving licence and Aadhaar card. More on that on our self-drive page.
Bus or car from Jagtial: which works out better?
| TGSRTC bus | Car with a driver | |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup | Jagtial bus stand | Your front door |
| Time on the road | About 5 to 6 hours | About 3.5 to 4 hours |
| One person | About Rs. 560 to Rs. 690 | About Rs. 3000 to Rs. 3300, plus fuel and tolls |
| Family of four | About Rs. 2240 to Rs. 2760 | The same, plus fuel and tolls (7-seater, ask us) |
| Luggage | Whatever fits in the bus | The whole boot is yours |
| Night or early flights | Only if a bus time fits | Leave whenever you need to |
To be honest about it: if you're travelling alone with one bag, the bus is the cheaper choice and it does the job. For a family, heavy suitcases, an elderly parent, or a flight at 3am, the car is usually worth it.
The route from Jagtial to Shamshabad airport
Our drivers mostly go via Vemulawada. When the traffic or the time of day makes it better, they go via Karimnagar instead. Either way you join the Rajiv Highway down to Hyderabad and then the Outer Ring Road (ORR) round to the airport, so you don't have to go through the city.
Coming from Korutla, Metpally or Dharmapuri? The prices on this page are for trips from Jagtial, so ask us first and we'll tell you the price from your town. See all the areas we serve.
When to leave Jagtial for your flight
Allow about 4 hours for the drive, which leaves room for traffic near Hyderabad. Then add the time your airline wants you at the airport: usually 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. Always check what your airline says.
| Your flight | Be at the airport by | Leave Jagtial by |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic, 10:00 am | 8:00 am | About 4:00 am |
| Domestic, 7:00 pm | 5:00 pm | About 1:00 pm |
| International, 4:00 am | 1:00 am | About 9:00 pm the night before |
Many flights to the Gulf leave late at night or in the early hours, which is exactly when there's no good bus. That's one of the most common trips we do.
Picking someone up at Shamshabad airport
- Send us the flight number and landing time. We'll set off so the car is there when they come out.
- International arrivals take a while. After landing, it usually takes about an hour to clear immigration and collect bags.
- Don't wait at the arrivals kerb. Only a few minutes there are free, after that parking charges apply. It's easier to wait in the car park and drive up once they have their bags.
Coming home from abroad for a few weeks? You don't need a separate car for the airport and another for your stay. Keep one car for the whole visit with our monthly rental.
Planning a family day out while you are here? See our Jagtial to Ramoji Film City guide.