Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) is 7 km from central Ranchi, a 20 to 30 minute drive, and a taxi into the city costs a flat Rs 499 for a hatchback or Rs 699 for a sedan with Raahi Saarthi. The fare does not change at night, and flight tracking with 45 minutes of free waiting means a delayed arrival costs nothing extra.
Birsa Munda Airport (IATA: IXR) is just 7 km from central Ranchi - close enough that a quick taxi or auto can get you home in 20 minutes on a good day. Here's everything to know about pickups, drops and avoiding airport-cab surprises.
The basics
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) is in Hinoo, 7 km southeast of Albert Ekka Chowk. It has direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai and Patna on IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Vistara.
- Distance to city centre: ~7 km
- Drive time off-peak: 15-20 min
- Drive time during rush hour: 30-45 min
- Auto-rickshaw fare: ₹100-₹180 (negotiate)
- Pre-paid taxi counter: available at arrivals
Raahi Saarthi fixed airport fares
Pay only for the side you ride. Fares are fixed regardless of traffic and include a free 45-minute wait at arrivals.
- IXR ↔ Hatia / HEC / Doranda - Hatchback ₹499 · Sedan ₹699
- IXR ↔ Lalpur / Main Road / Ratu Road - Hatchback ₹599 · Sedan ₹799
- IXR ↔ Kanke / Bariatu / Booty More - Hatchback ₹699 · Sedan ₹899
- IXR ↔ Ormanjhi / Khelari / outer Ranchi - Hatchback ₹999 · Sedan ₹1,199
How a Raahi Saarthi airport pickup works
Book online or by phone the night before - give us your flight number and we'll handle the rest.
- We track your flight in real time - no extra charge for delays
- Driver waits at Gate 1 with a placard with your name
- Free 45-min wait time after landing (covers baggage carousel)
- Bottled water + phone charger in every cab
- Pay after the ride - UPI / card / cash
Departing from IXR - when to leave home
IXR is small and efficient - security and immigration take 15-20 minutes off-peak. Allow 90 minutes between leaving home (in central Ranchi) and your boarding gate.
- Domestic morning flights: leave 2.5 hours before departure
- Domestic evening flights: leave 2 hours before departure
- International (none direct from IXR currently)
People also ask
How far is Birsa Munda Airport from Ranchi city centre?
About 7 km, taking 15-20 minutes by cab off-peak. During morning rush hour (7-10 AM), allow 30-45 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to get to Ranchi airport?
Auto-rickshaws cost ₹100-₹180 from central Ranchi (negotiate before boarding). Pre-booked cabs are slightly more expensive but offer fixed fares, no surge, and bigger boots for luggage.
Is there a pre-paid taxi counter at IXR?
Yes - there's a pre-paid taxi counter at the arrivals terminal. Fares are reasonable but availability can be limited late at night. We recommend pre-booking for any flight arriving after 10 PM.