Diu Airport

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Airport Address Information:

Diu Airport
IATA Code: DIU 
Address: Diu, Daman and Diu 362570
Phone: 91-2875-275311
Email: apd_diu@aai.aero


About Airport:

Diu Airport is located Diu in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu, India. Diu Airport is a civilian aerodrome. The Airport also serves the neighboring areas of Gujarat, including Veraval and Jafrabad. It is the only airport in the union territory with commercial operations. Diu Airport was built in 1954 when Diu was part of Portuguese India. Diu Airport's main runway 05/23 is 5922 ft long and 45m wide. It has a capacity of handling 100 passengers each in the arrival as well as departure sections. A non-directional beacon is Diu's sole navigational aid. It is connected by flights from Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and other parts of the country. Jet Airways, Air India, and Jet Konnect are the main airlines operating at Diu Airport. Air India is the airline that operates scheduled flights from this Airport.


Terminals Guide:

Currently, the Diu Airport has only one terminal which operates domestic flights:

Terminal
The terminal at the airport is mainly used for domestic purposes. It has a capacity of handling 100 passengers each in the arrival as well as departure sections. Services such as paid VIP room, general canteen offering refreshments, 
city bus, private taxis as well as auto-rickshaw services are available at the airport. The airport is also facilitated with a small parking area that can accommodate 6 cars.


Particulars of Airport:

Airport Code: IATA: DIU, ICAO: VA1P
Airport Name: Diu Airport
City Name: Diu 
State: Daman and Diu
Distance from city: 7 km from the city


Airport Facilities:

#  Medical Facilities- 
1.Free medical assistance available


# ATMs and Cash Machines-
1. State Bank Of India ATM
2. HDFC Bank ATM
3. Bank of Baroda ATM


# Information Desk-
The Airport provides the information desk for the travelers' convenience where they ask their can queries.

# Luggage services-
1. Provide safety to the customers' baggage by wrapping it.
2. Baggage providing counters provides passengers claim checked-in baggage.
3. One can take the trolley service to take luggage to the check-in counter.


Connectivity with the City:

Nevada railway station is located at a distance of around 18 km from Diu airport. From the station, the airport is reachable by various modes of transportations including buses, private taxis, and auto-rickshaws. t is connected by flights from Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and other parts of the country. Jet Airways, Air India, and Jet Konnect are the main airlines operating at Diu Airport. City buses regularly connect the airport to major key locations in the city. One can take a bus available outside the airport to travel to the city as well as from the city to the airport. Taxis run by private operators as well as auto-rickshaws are easily available from the airport.

About Place:

Diu is an island situated at the coast of Kathiawad near the Port of Veraval in Gujarat. Diu District is the tenth least populated district of India. The town of Diu lies at the eastern end of Diu Island and is known for its fortress and old Portuguese cathedral. It is a fishing town. The city is one of the hundred Indian cities competing in a national level competition to get the funds under Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission. The languages spoken in Diu include Gujarati, Portuguese, English, and Hindi. Here is a true fusion of cultures - tribal, urban, European, and Indian. This ornate amalgam is reflected in the traditional dances of Daman. Various Portuguese dances are well preserved and still widely presented. 


Places to Visit:

1. Diu Fortress
2. Jalandhar Beach
3. Naida Caves
4. Diu Museum
5. Sea Shell Museum
6. INS Khukri Memorial
7. Chakratirth Beach
8. Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple
9. Gomtimata Beach
10. St Francis Of Assisi Church Diu

Diu Weather:

Summer (March-May)-
Summer is the best off-season time to enjoy watersports in Diu.

Monsoon (June - September)-
Monsoon in Diu strikes in two phases - the southwest monsoon from June to September and the northeast monsoon 
from October to November. 

Winter (October - February)-
This is the best time to visit Diu as the weather is perfect for outdoor activities and watersports.