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Jodhpur Airport unveils stunning new terminal: Here's your first look
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Jodhpur Airport's new terminal, built for Rs 480 crore. It enhances passenger experience, tourism, and regional connectivity in Rajasthan.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport, marking a significant milestone in Rajasthan’s aviation infrastructure. Constructed at a cost of whopping Rs 480 crore, the terminal aims to enhance passenger experience while strengthening tourism and regional connectivity. Here are the key highlights of the new facility. Photo credit: Press Information Bureau

Per reports, the new terminal has been designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers annually, significantly boosting the airport’s capacity to meet rising air travel demand. Photo credit: Instagram/@narendramodi

Covering an area of over 23,000 sq. metres, the terminal has been developed with expansive lounges, seamless passenger flow and upgraded amenities for domestic flyers. Photo credit: Instagram/@narendramodi

The terminal’s design draws inspiration from Rajasthan’s cultural legacy, incorporating features like arched structures, jharokha-style detailing and sandstone-toned exteriors, combining regional architectural character with modern airport infrastructure. Photo credit: Instagram/@narendramodi

Jodhpur ranks among Rajasthan’s leading tourist hubs, famed for landmarks such as Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and its iconic Blue City lanes. The upgraded airport infrastructure is expected to enhance connectivity and attract a higher number of domestic visitors to the region. Photo credit: Instagram.com/@narendramodi

The new terminal has been fitted with state-of-the-art facilities aimed at improving passenger convenience. These include enhanced check-in counters, advanced baggage handling systems, upgraded security screening infrastructure and well-designed seating lounges. Photo credit: Instagram.com/@narendramodi
Anuj is a senior sub-editor (lifestyle desk) at Firstpost who covers food, travel, health, and fitness, mostly because they’re all excellent excuses to leave the house. Powered by coffee, he spends his downtime airplane-spotting and exploring spirituality, hoping one day to understand both turbulence and the universe.
First Published:Jul 06, 2026, 12:12:03 IST
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