Airport
Sri Sathya Sai Airport (PUT)
Sri Sathya Sai Airport serves Puttaparthi and the surrounding Andhra Pradesh region, acting as a convenient gateway to Prasanthi Nilayam, the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences and nearby pilgrimage destinations. Compare transfer options to Puttaparthi town, the ashram, Dharmavaram, Anantapur and Bengaluru, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Sri Sathya Sai Airport
Sri Sathya Sai Airport is a small airport serving Puttaparthi and the surrounding region of Andhra Pradesh. It was inaugurated on 24 November 1990 primarily to provide emergency air links for the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences and to support devotees travelling to Prasanthi Nilayam.
The airport has a single asphalt runway, designated 09/27 and about 2,230 metres long, which was extended from the original 1,000-metre strip to accommodate larger jet aircraft. Its compact terminal complex mainly handles chartered and private flights, with limited scheduled services, and does not offer night-landing operations.
Located a short drive from central Puttaparthi, the airport is close to the Prasanthi Nilayam ashram and the super-speciality hospital. Travellers typically continue by taxi, auto-rickshaw or pre-arranged vehicle, while longer-distance access to the region is supported by road and rail links at Puttaparthi, including the Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam railway station.
With a quiet, efficient terminal environment and basic passenger facilities, the airport provides a convenient gateway for pilgrims and medical visitors. Travellers needing wider flight options often connect through Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, roughly 120 km away.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Sri Sathya Sai Airport operates a small passenger terminal complex serving chartered and limited scheduled flights, with a main passenger terminal and a dedicated VIP area used for dignitaries and guests visiting Prasanthi Nilayam.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sri Sathya Sai Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Sri Sathya Sai Airport to Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi town, the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences and other nearby destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, visits around Puttaparthi or journeys to nearby towns and business locations.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Sri Sathya Sai Airport for independent travel around Puttaparthi and onward journeys across the Andhra Pradesh region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Sri Sathya Sai Airport, the ashram, hotels, the hospital and other destinations in the region.
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