IXR · Birsa Munda Airport

Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) taxi - fixed fare, 24×7

From Birsa Munda Airport to anywhere in Ranchi - and on to Patratu, Bokaro or Jamshedpur. Flight tracked, met at Gate 1 with a name placard, 45 minutes of free waiting from touchdown.

A Raahi Saarthi taxi from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to anywhere in Ranchi city costs a flat ₹499 for a hatchback, ₹699 for a sedan, ₹999 for an Ertiga SUV and ₹1,499 for an Innova Crysta. The airport is 7 km from the city centre and 5 km from Ranchi Junction, a 20 to 30 minute drive. The fare is the same at any hour - there is no night surcharge - and it includes parking and the airport entry charge.

Flight tracked, no surge

We watch your flight live. No extra charge for a delay, and none at night either.

Met at Gate 1

The driver waits at arrivals with a placard bearing your name. No phone tag, no parking-lot hunt.

45 minutes free waiting

Counted from touchdown - enough for the baggage carousel, a washroom and a SIM.

Sanitised cars

Wiped down between every ride. AC, bottled water and phone chargers are standard.

Pay after the ride

UPI, card or cash. No advance, no booking fee.

GST invoice on request

Every ride generates one. Add your GSTIN in the notes for corporate accounts.

IXR airport fixed fares

Car type	Flat fare into the city	Passengers
Hatchback Taxi	₹499	4
Sedan Taxi	₹699	4
Ertiga / XL6 SUV	₹999	6
Innova Crysta	₹1,499	7
Tempo Traveller (12 seater)	₹2,999	12
Luxury & Wedding Cars	₹4,999	4

The same fare applies for pickup and drop. It includes fuel, parking, the airport entry charge and GST. No night surcharge.

Fare by Ranchi area (sedan)

Area	Distance from IXR	Fare
Hinoo	4 km	₹499
Doranda	6 km	₹599
Chutia	8 km	₹699
Lalpur	9 km	₹749
Kadru	9 km	₹749
Namkum	10 km	₹799
Main Road	10 km	₹749
Upper Bazar	10 km	₹749
Harmu	11 km	₹799
Ashok Nagar	11 km	₹799
Morabadi	11 km	₹799
Bariatu	12 km	₹849
Argora	12 km	₹849
Ratu Road	13 km	₹899
Kokar	13 km	₹899
Dhurwa	13 km	₹899
Hatia	14 km	₹899
Booty More	14 km	₹949
Kanke	15 km	₹949
Ormanjhi	22 km	₹1,299

About Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)

Birsa Munda Airport (IATA: IXR) is the only commercial airport in Jharkhand, in Hinoo about 7 km south-east of central Ranchi. It is named after the tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda and handles direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai and Patna. The terminal is small but well organised - security and baggage usually take under 30 minutes off-peak.

Departing from IXR - when to leave home

Morning domestic flight: leave central Ranchi 2 hours 30 minutes before departure
Evening domestic flight: leave 2 hours before departure
Add 30 minutes during the 07:00-10:00 and 17:00-20:00 peaks
Add 20 minutes in heavy rain, mid-July to late August
From Kanke or Booty More, take Ring Road rather than cutting through the city

Airport facts

IATA code: IXR
From city centre: 7 km
From Ranchi Junction: 5 km
From Hatia Junction: 12 km
Nearest locality: Hinoo - 4 km
Cheapest fare: ₹499 (hatchback)
Free waiting: 45 min from touchdown

IXR airport taxi FAQs

How far is Birsa Munda Airport from Ranchi city?

Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) is about 7 km from Albert Ekka Chowk in central Ranchi - 15 to 20 minutes off-peak and 30 to 45 minutes in the morning rush. It is 5 km from Ranchi Junction and 12 km from Hatia Junction.

What is the cab fare from IXR airport to Ranchi city?

Raahi Saarthi charges a flat ₹499 for a hatchback, ₹699 for a sedan, ₹999 for an Ertiga SUV and ₹1,499 for an Innova Crysta between Birsa Munda Airport and anywhere in Ranchi city. The fare does not change by time of day and includes parking and the airport entry charge.

Do you wait for delayed flights at Ranchi airport?

Yes. Raahi Saarthi tracks your flight number live, and the first 45 minutes of waiting after you land are free. A delayed flight costs nothing extra, and there is no surge.

Can I pre-book a 4 AM or 11 PM airport taxi in Ranchi?

Yes. Raahi Saarthi runs 24×7 with no night surcharge. Book the night before for an early-morning departure and the driver is in place before you need to leave.

Is there a meet-and-greet at the arrivals gate?

Yes, on every booking. The Raahi Saarthi driver waits at Gate 1 holding a printed placard with your name, so you do not have to find the cab in the parking crowd.

Can I go straight from IXR to Patratu or Jamshedpur?

Yes. The flat city fare covers drops inside Ranchi limits; anything beyond runs on the standard outstation rate - IXR to Patratu from ₹2,199 and IXR to Jamshedpur from ₹2,499 in a sedan, both all-inclusive.