Swami Vivekananda Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
RPR
ICAO Code
VERP
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Swami Vivekananda Airport serves Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, India. It is a regional airport that handles domestic traffic and selected international services, with a single passenger terminal organised to manage both domestic and international flights. The airport is a key transport link for the region.

Swami Vivekananda Airport
Elevation: 317 m
21.1804, 81.7388

Terminal Guide for Swami Vivekananda Airport #

Operations are concentrated in one main terminal building that contains separate processing areas for domestic and international passengers. Facilities include check‑in halls, security screening, baggage claim and a range of passenger services typical of a regional international airport.

Getting to and From Swami Vivekananda Airport #

Taxis, app‑based ride services and hotel transfers provide the main connections to Raipur city; travel time to central Raipur is generally around 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. There is no metro; cars and taxis are the normal onward options.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Swami Vivekananda Airport #

Facilities include food outlets, small shops, ATMs and limited lounge facilities. Free or paid Wi‑Fi may be available in parts of the terminal; charging points can be found in seating areas. Assistance for passengers with reduced mobility is available but should be requested in advance.

Hotels and Layovers at Swami Vivekananda Airport #

Raipur has a range of hotels near the airport and in the city. Branded and local properties serve business and transit travellers; many offer airport transfers-check the hotel group sites (e.g. marriott.com, accor.com, hilton.com) for chain options in Raipur. For short stays, select a hotel that provides a confirmed airport pickup to avoid waiting for taxis.

Tips for Swami Vivekananda Airport #

  • The airport serves Raipur and greater Chhattisgarh-plan app‑taxi or prepaid taxi pickup for a smooth trip into the city.
  • Security and domestic check‑in queues can peak-allow extra time during morning and evening flight banks.
  • Local hotels often provide airport shuttles-confirm meeting points on arrival.

Weather & Climate near Swami Vivekananda Airport #

Climate

Swami Vivekananda Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 12°C to 42°C. Abundant rainfall (1323 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 148 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
NovemberFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 28°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 31°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

March

March is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° 36°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
24° 40°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
28° 42°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 36°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
26° 37°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (418 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

418 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

August

August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (366 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

366 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (225 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

225 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

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