Nashik International Airport
Nashik, India

Nashik International Airport
Gateway to Nashik, India's wine and pilgrimage capital.
- ›The airport is co-located with a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility that manufactures military aircraft including the MiG-21.
- ›Nashik hosts the Kumbh Mela (Simhastha) every 12 years, temporarily boosting regional air travel demand.
- ›The airport carries the ICAO code VAOZ, with 'OZ' referencing the nearby village of Ozar.
- ›Despite its international designation, the airport has rarely operated scheduled international commercial flights.
- ›Nashik is one of India's leading wine-producing regions, attracting both tourism and business travel.
Nashik International Airport, also known as Ozar Airport, is a civil enclave operating within the Ozar Air Force Station located approximately 20 kilometres from Nashik city. Serving one of Maharashtra's fastest-growing industrial and pilgrimage cities, it handles domestic traffic connecting Nashik to major Indian metros. The airport gains heightened significance during the Kumbh Mela, when it sees a surge in visitors from across the country and abroad.
- Civil Terminal — A single modest civil enclave terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures within the shared military-civil airfield.
- Pre-paid taxi services available outside the terminal
- App-based cab services (Ola, Uber) operational from the airport
- Auto-rickshaws available for short distances toward Ozar town
- Private car hire and hotel pickup arrangements through local operators
- Express Inn Nashik
- The Soma Vine Village
- Ginger Hotel Nashik
- Hotel Panchavati Elite
- Ibis Nashik
The small civil terminal at Nashik Airport offers limited food and beverage options, primarily a basic cafeteria serving snacks, tea, and light meals. Travellers looking for more variety are advised to dine in Nashik city before heading to the airport, where local Maharashtrian eateries and restaurants are plentiful. The city's Panchavati area in particular is well known for traditional thali restaurants and street food.
- Arrive well in advance as the shared military-civil setup may involve additional security checks.
- Book taxis in advance as on-demand cab availability can be limited outside peak hours.
- During Kumbh Mela (Simhastha), expect heavy traffic and book all transport and accommodation well ahead.
- The airport has limited ATM and retail facilities, so carry sufficient cash and essentials before arrival.
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