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IDR Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport (IATA: IDR, ICAO:VAID) is located in the the city of Indore, India. It is the primary international airport serving Indore and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

IDR

ICAO Code

VAID

Name

Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

India (IN)

City

Indore

Latitude

22.7217999

Longitude

75.8011017

Time Zone

UTC+05:30

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Airport Overview

Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport (IDR)

Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is the principal international gateway for Indore and surrounding areas of Madhya Pradesh, India. The airport is located approximately 8 km west of Indore according to the supplied airport profile and operates in the UTC+05:30 time zone. For air freight, it is best assessed as a passenger-led international regional gateway with local cargo collection and airport-to-airport forwarding potential, rather than as a dedicated global freighter hub. Our service team can coordinate export bookings, document checks, customs-facing processes and onward connections, while cargo acceptance, handling capacity, operating hours and routing remain subject to current airport, airline and ground-handler confirmation.

Official airport name	Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport
Location	Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Airport identifiers	IATA: IDR \| ICAO: VAID
Coordinates	22.7217999, 75.8011017
Local time	UTC+05:30
Logistics role	International regional gateway serving Indore and the wider central Indian catchment

Key Highlights

Key Highlights for Freight Planning

Regional gateway profile: suitable for Indore-origin and nearby Madhya Pradesh cargo, with international freight normally requiring current schedule and capacity validation.
Passenger-belly and connecting-airline dependency: available freight capacity, aircraft type and connection points can change by season, route and airline operating plan.
Central Indian catchment: local trucking and factory collection planning are important when cargo originates outside the immediate Indore area.
Airport-specific acceptance control: dangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, oversized pieces and batteries require advance airline and handling confirmation.
Customs and document readiness: accurate commercial documents and timely filing reduce the risk of inspection, storage exposure or missed acceptance windows.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo Facilities and Service Scope

Our service team treats the following capabilities as confirmation items rather than assumed facilities. The final operating plan is built from the booked airline, appointed ground handler, cargo type and current airport instructions.

Export and import handling

Airport cargo acceptance, screening, build-up, breakdown, documentation checks and release procedures are arranged through the handling chain designated for the shipment.

Customs-controlled movement

Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents and applicable customs filings must be aligned before cargo is delivered to the nominated facility.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Pharmaceuticals, biological materials, food and other perishables require pre-alerting, packaging validation and confirmation of cool-room or priority-handling availability.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance depends on the airline, aircraft routing, approved packaging, shipper declaration and local handling capability. No dangerous-goods booking should be treated as automatic.

Special cargo

Live animals, valuables, batteries, oversized pieces and cargo requiring security controls should be quoted and operationally checked before pickup.

Trucking coordination

Our team can coordinate factory pickup, airport delivery and onward road transport, subject to vehicle availability, security requirements and the confirmed cargo terminal process.

Routes & Transit Times

Routes and Transit-Time Planning

International cargo may move through a direct operating service when available or through an Indian or overseas gateway selected by the airline. The actual routing must be checked against the shipment date, commodity and capacity.
Domestic feeder sectors can be used for connection to broader international networks, but connection protection, terminal transfer and customs status must be confirmed before booking.
Transit time is influenced by flight frequency, interline acceptance, aircraft belly capacity, customs release, security screening, handling cut-off, weekends and public holidays.
Our service team provides a routing indication only after checking the live airline schedule and acceptance conditions; published schedules and indicative transit times are not a guarantee of uplift or delivery.

Named carrier, flight number, frequency and transit commitment are intentionally excluded because they are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed at quotation and booking stage.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland and Typical Cargo Profile

Primary catchment: Indore and the wider Madhya Pradesh market, with additional cargo potentially moving by truck from adjacent industrial and commercial locations.
Manufacturing and distribution: time-sensitive industrial parts, machinery components, engineering samples, documents and replacement parts may benefit from air freight when road or ocean alternatives are too slow.
Consumer and commercial cargo: garments, retail goods, electronics and general merchandise can be handled subject to airline acceptance, packing and security screening.
Perishable and healthcare cargo: food, horticultural products and pharmaceutical shipments require validated packaging, temperature instructions and a confirmed handling chain.
Inbound supply chain: imported production inputs and urgent replenishment cargo should be planned around customs documentation, consignee readiness and final-mile delivery capacity.

Operations & Compliance

Operations and Compliance Checklist

Cut-off control: airline cargo acceptance and document cut-offs vary by flight, terminal and commodity. Our team confirms the applicable deadline before arranging airport delivery; late cargo may roll to a later connection.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the correct UN classification, SDS where required, packing information, labels and shipper declaration. Lithium batteries and other regulated articles must be reviewed before quotation.
Temperature control: state the required temperature range, packaging duration, data-logger needs and handling priority. Airport delivery should be timed to minimize uncontrolled exposure.
Customs and inspection: invoice, packing list, airway bill data, export or import permits and product descriptions must be consistent. Customs examination, valuation questions or security holds can extend dwell time.

Shipping Tips

Practical Shipping Recommendations

Send the commodity description, HS code, gross weight, dimensions, package count, ready date, origin, destination and Incoterms before requesting a firm routing.
Request a pre-check for dangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, high-value cargo and irregular dimensions before pickup is dispatched.
Use export-grade packaging with clear handling marks, piece-level identification and sufficient protection for airport transfers and possible connection handling.
For urgent or capacity-sensitive cargo, ask our service team to compare a direct airport option with an alternative gateway and coordinated trucking plan.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our team book international cargo directly from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport?

Usually, subject to the live airline schedule, destination, commodity, available capacity and required customs status. Our service team checks whether the shipment can move on an operating service or needs a connecting airport.

How early should cargo be delivered to the airport?

There is no single universal cut-off. The applicable deadline depends on the airline, flight, cargo terminal, screening requirement and document status. We provide the confirmed delivery instruction after booking.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be accepted?

They may be accepted only when the airline and handling chain approve the specific commodity, packing, labels, declarations and routing. Send the SDS and complete cargo details before pickup.

Is temperature-controlled handling available for pharmaceuticals or perishables?

It must be confirmed for the particular shipment and operating chain. Our team checks packaging, required temperature range, priority handling and the available storage or transfer process before acceptance.

What can cause an unexpected delay?

Common causes include incomplete documents, customs inspection, security screening, missed cut-offs, limited connection capacity, weather, schedule changes and consignee delays at destination.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Sources and Verification Boundary

This module uses the supplied airport master data for the airport name, identifiers, location, coordinates, time zone and stated geographic role. Operational information is presented as a planning framework and is subject to confirmation with the current airline, appointed ground handler, airport operator and applicable Indian authorities.

aai.aero — Airports Authority of India; reference point for airport and civil aviation information.
iata.org — IATA reference information for airline and airport industry standards.
icao.int — ICAO reference material for international aviation standards and recommended practices.
cbic.gov.in — Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs reference for Indian customs-related authority information.

Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, handling facilities, cut-off times, customs procedures, storage arrangements, charges and transit times are changeable operational data. Our service team reconfirms these items before quoting or accepting a shipment.