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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Jaipur Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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one of the nicest places I found in Jaipur… definitely the nicest airport I’ve found in India. – Maria
JAI Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Jaipur International Airport.
What to Expect
Jaipur Airport (Code: JAI) is a small but clean and modern international airport with an international terminal and a new domestic terminal. The terminal is furnished with local artwork and has a few little shops and food concessions. The pre-immigration area (located upstairs) offers a variety of shops (closed at night), 24-hour dining options, a drinking water fountain, clean restrooms, and power outlets. Economy class passengers can pay to enter the airport’s first-class lounge.
Sleeping in Jaipur Airport
Although reviewers did not mention a specific sleeping spot or how they slept (on the floor or in a chair?), they report having slept successfully for a few hours in the pre-immigration area. There are hotels near the airport for uninterrupted sleep. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Jaipur Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
While it appears that this airport is open 24 hours, as of this update, we could not confirm the hours of operation. We recommend reading a few reviews before deciding to sleep in the airport overnight. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are many hotels near Jaipur Airport. Quality standards and rates tend to vary. Visit Tripadvisor to see this list of hotels near Jaipur Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.
- Adani (CIP) Lounge – Location: Airside, Domestic Departures, Terminal 2, on the 1st floor next to Pranam Lounge, opposite Gate M1. Hours: 24 hours daily. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
- Primus Lounge – Location: Airside, Terminal 2, Departures, near security hold area and adjacent to duty-free, serving both domestic and international passengers. Hours: 24 hours daily. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes (US$ 19 – 3 hours) • Credit cards (e.g., Diners Club, Visa Signature)
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does Jaipur Airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Restaurants and coffee shops are available in both landside and airside areas.
A Cafe Coffee Day outlet has been reported to operate 24 hours in the departures area. Other food concessions may operate 24 hours depending on flight schedules, particularly in the post-security zone.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Left luggage services have been reported, but we could not verify current availability, location, pricing, or operating hours.
Mobile Charging
Charging points are available in both public (landside) and secure (airside) areas. Availability and seating near outlets may be limited during busy periods.
Showers
Unfortunately, there are no showers available to freshen up. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available. Users typically must verify access using a mobile number via SMS. An Indian SIM card is generally required to receive the verification code, which may make access difficult for international travellers without local service.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available in the Arrivals Hall. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s international withdrawal fees and daily limits before travelling.
Baggage Carts – Baggage carts are available free of charge near the Arrivals and Departures areas.
Child Care Room – A baby care room is available for breastfeeding and diaper changing. Location and operating hours are unknown.
Currency Exchange – A Thomas Cook automated currency exchange machine is available in the Arrivals area.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available airside for departing and arriving passengers. Additional retail options include gift shops, newsstands, and clothing stores.
Medical Services – A medical centre is located near the Arrivals area.
Postal Services – A post office is available in the Arrivals area for mailing postcards and letters.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is permitted only in a designated smoking room on the 2nd Floor.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we were unable to find any hotels offering an airport shuttle. See also Airport Hotels above.
Metro
Taxis
Prepaid taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Stop at the Prepaid Taxi booth in the Arrivals hall to pay for your ride. You will receive a ticket to give to your taxi driver before boarding.
Last updated: 2026-02-25
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.