Gwalior airport (GWL) is also known as Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Terminal. It lies approx. 10 km north-east of Gwalior city, at Maharajpura area, in Madhya Pradesh. Basically it is a domestic airport, opened in 1940. It is a regular airport with improved flight connectivity from important cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Presence of this airport plays important role in Chambal and Bundelkhand region of Central India. Due to presence of Indian Airforce units, tourism destinations, this airport plays important role and facilitates in movement of general public, officials and tourists.
Gwalior airport lies in 10 km north-east of Gwalior city and well connected by road. It lies in Chambal region at northern region of Madhya Pradesh state. It is a very important working airport for whole Bundelkhand and Chambal region which ensures flight connectivity of this region, from rest of the world.
Gwalior airport have direct flight connectivity from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru cities. It is current status and in future, it is possible that some more cities will get connected with them.
Gwalior airport is very much suitable for Chambal and Bundelkhand region. It is very helpful for visiting tourist places in this region. Some of the important tourist places are given below:
| Gwalior City | Orchha | Khajuraho |
| Chanderi | Kuno National Park | Shivpuri |
| Datia | Madhav National Park | Panna National Park |
This airport is good for visiting nearby places like Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Shivpuri, Datia, Jhansi, Chhatarpur, Tikangarh etc.
Nearby hotels to Gwalior airport (GWL) are available in Gwalior city area. Here we canfind all categories of hotels. Some of the popular hotels are like Park Inn by Radisson, MPT Tansen Residency, Gwalior Regency, Hotel Central Point by Sayaji, Deo Bagh etc.
This airport is not very large but a medium to small in size thus here we will find basic facilities like parking area, drop & go lane, washroom facility, drinking water facility. Here we may not find any good hotel option at walkable distance. Similarly no popular food restaurant. For food and stay, going to Gwalior city is better idea.
Other nearby airports to Gwalior airport are at Khajuraho (300km), Agra airport (130km), Kanpur airport (270km), Lucknow airport (330 km), Delhi airport (340km). Among them, Delhi airport option is the most suitable for visitors.
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