The City of Pearls

Hyderabad is the sparkling capital city of Telangana, a South Indian State. It is sometimes referred to as the City of Pearls because initially it was the only global hub of large diamonds and natural pearls trade.

Hyderabad's attractions and festivals

Hyderabad is a welcoming place to visit throughout the year although the best time to travel is October-March when it is warm and sunny. Hyderabad experiences summer from March to June with very hot temperatures. The monsoon season occurs from July to October. The Hindu and Muslims celebrate their festivals in the city on varied dates. Among the liveliest festivals celebrated is Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan, Diwali is celebrated in October (festival of lights), and the Ganesh Chaturthi in August and September. The city is known for its numerous museums and temples such as Masjid Mecca, the magnificent white marble Hindu temple-Birla Mandir, and the lovely Charminar temple that resembles the Taj Mahal.

A few Hyderabad facts

Visas are needed to enter India and passports need two blank pages and a minimum validity of 180 days when applying. Consult a doctor two months prior to departure to ensure routine vaccines and required boosters are received. Recommended jabs are Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus. Also, consider vaccines for Diphtheria, Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis B, Cholera and Rabies particularly if visiting other regions in India.

Arriving and finding your way around

The state language is Telugu. However, Urdu is also widely spoken. The currency in Hyderabad is the Rupee. A fee of around Rs.1,000 termed as User Development Fee (UDF) is charged in many airports on arrival and sometimes it is added to the airfare. The cost of living in Hyderabad is relatively cheap. A restaurant meal costs roughly Rs.250. From the airport, shuttle buses and radio cabs found at the arrivals terminals take visitors to the city. The fares for public transport cost roughly Rs.20. Accommodation varies in different hotels and guesthouses. The cheapest are around Rs.1,000 whereas luxurious ones cost roughly Rs.3,500. Hyderabad receives increasing numbers of business travelers annually since it is an important IT focal point and also a renowned tourist destination.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Chicago Hyderabad	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0431, LH0752 22h 30min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0753, LH0430 21h 10min	Lufthansa		$744
Chicago Hyderabad	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0010, EY0352 25h 50min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0359, EY0009 22h 40min	Etihad Airways	?	$748
Chicago Hyderabad	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0431, LH0752 22h 30min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0753, LH0430 21h 10min	Lufthansa		$747

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Champaign Hyderabad	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (ORD, AUH) AA3609, EY0010, EY0352 32h 36min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (AUH, ORD) EY0353, EY0009, AA3694 51h 41min	American Airlines, Etihad Airways	?	$933
Champaign Hyderabad	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (ORD, AUH) AA3609, EY0010, EY0352 32h 36min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (AUH, ORD) EY0353, EY0009, AA3694 51h 41min	American Airlines, Etihad Airways	?	$1,120
Champaign Hyderabad	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (ORD, AUH) AA3609, EY0010, EY0352 32h 36min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (AUH, ORD) EY0353, EY0009, AA3694 51h 41min	American Airlines, Etihad Airways		$1,075

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Dallas Hyderabad	Outbound 01/16/25 2 Stopovers (JFK, DEL) AA0606, AA0292, AA9188 32h 12min	Return 01/20/25 2 Stopovers (DEL, JFK, LGA) AA9195, AA0293, AA0976 34h 19min	American Airlines	?	$1,149
Dallas Hyderabad	Outbound 01/16/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0730, QR4778 27h 10min	Return 01/20/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, MIA) QR4777, QR0781, QR2245 39h 56min	Qatar Airways	?	$1,193
Dallas Hyderabad	Outbound 01/16/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0730, QR4778 27h 10min	Return 01/20/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, MIA) QR4777, QR0781, QR2245 39h 56min	Qatar Airways	?	$1,183

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Newark Hyderabad	Outbound 01/16/25 2 Stopovers (YUL, DEL) AC4601, AC0050, AC2942 50h 59min	Return 01/20/25 2 Stopovers (BOM, MUC) UK0878, LH0767, LH0412 40h 40min	Air Canada		$820
Best option Newark Hyderabad	Outbound 01/16/25 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0210, EK0524 40h 10min	Return 01/20/25 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0529, EK0209 34h 20min	Emirates Airline	?	$998
Newark Hyderabad	Outbound 01/16/25 2 Stopovers (YUL, DEL) AC4601, AC0050, AC2942 50h 59min	Return 01/20/25 2 Stopovers (BOM, MUC) UK0878, LH0767, LH0412 40h 40min	Air Canada		$824

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Washington DC Hyderabad Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 12/13/24 3 Stopovers (ZRH, MXP, JED) LX0073, LX1628, SV0210, SV0754 26h 25min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (BOM, ADD) 6E5213, ET0641, ET0500 34h 50min	Swiss International Air Lines, Saudi Arabian Airlines		$1,909
Washington DC Hyderabad	Outbound 12/21/24 2 Stopovers (CLT, LHR) BA6742, BA1599, BA0277 22h 43min	Return 01/14/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0276, BA0293 22h 50min	British Airways	?	$1,999
Best option Washington DC Hyderabad	Outbound 12/21/24 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0292, BA0277 21h 00min	Return 01/14/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0276, BA0293 22h 50min	British Airways	?	$1,973

Flights to Hyderabad

Book cheap flights fast with idealo

Our cheapest offers for flights to Hyderabad

Hyderabad

Hyderabad travel tips

The City of Pearls

Hyderabad's attractions and festivals

A few Hyderabad facts

Arriving and finding your way around

Most frequent connection from Hyderabad

Alternative routes to India

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Minneapolis Hyderabad Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 12/13/24 4 Stopovers (JFK, CAI, JED, KWI) SY0567, MS0986, MS0667, J90210, J90403 31h 28min	Return 12/31/24 3 Stopovers (DEL, ADD, EWR) 6E2021, ET0689, ET0508, SY0234 44h 26min	Sun Country Airlines, Egyptair, Jazeera Airways		$1,752
Minneapolis Hyderabad	Outbound 12/12/24 2 Stopovers (YUL, DEL) AC8848, AC0050, AC2942 35h 55min	Return 01/05/25 4 Stopovers (BOM, DXB, DOH, YUL) UK0878, UK0201, QR1019, QR0763, AC8851 43h 05min	Air Canada		$2,001
Minneapolis Hyderabad	Outbound 12/13/24 3 Stopovers (DFW, MAD, JED) IB4794, IB4607, SV0226, SV0754 38h 45min	Return 12/31/24 3 Stopovers (DEL, IST, JFK) 6E6372, 6E0011, 6E4234, SY0568 56h 14min	Iberia, Saudi Arabian Airlines	?	$1,942