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Guwahati Airport’s New Terminal to Begin Operations on Feb. 22

The ₹4,000-crore facility is slated to absorb all flights by March, leaving the legacy terminal for cargo.

Overview

  • Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the start date, following the terminal’s inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2025.
  • The Integrated Terminal-2 spans about 140,000 square metres and is designed to handle 13.1 million passengers annually.
  • Officials say domestic and international services are expected to shift to the new building in a phased move by March.
  • The first flight is scheduled to operate from Terminal-2 on February 22, according to media reports.
  • Passenger processing upgrades include full-body scanners, an automated baggage handling system, an Automated Tray Retrieval System, and fast-track immigration.