The tenth least populated district of India, Diu town lies to the east of Diu Island. Located in the western part of India, Diu was an important part of the Saurashtra region in the bygone era. It served as an important port city that facilitated the international trade routes. Situated in a strategically important location, Diu was colonized by the Portuguese. The remnants of an ancient fort, architectural magnificence of the buildings and Cathedrals of this place clearly portray the mark of Indian and Portuguese influences. Diu is a paradise for the history buffs and adventure junkies. Popular attractions in Diu are Diu Fort, Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Paul’s Church, Khukeri Memorial, Nagoa Beach, etc.
Diu Airport is the nearest airport to the town of Diu; though it is not connected directly with all the domestic and international cities. Hence, Rajkot Airport and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, are preferred if you travel to or from Diu.
How to reach major Indian cities from Diu
Located at just 8 km. from the main town, Diu Airport serves the region of Diu. However, it is only connected to Mumbai directly via flights. Air India is the only domestic airline that serves this airport. From Diu, one can reach any major Indian cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, etc. by boarding a connecting flight with a layover in Mumbai. One can also travel to Rajkot Airport via roadways (280 km./4 hrs. 58 min.) and then board a direct flight to any major cities in India. To book cheap air tickets to Diu, log in to yatra.com and check out the
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How to reach major International cities from Diu
As there are no flights from Diu to international cities, you must commute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad. It is located at approximately 380 km./8 hrs. from Diu via road and 384 km/9hrs. 30 min. via train. The international cities like New York, London, Sydney, Dubai, Singapore, etc. can be traveled by air from this international airport. The major airline carriers, both domestic airlines and international airlines, flying to these cities are Air India, Jet Airways,
IndiGo,
Etihad Airways, Emirates,
Singapore Airlines,
Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, flydubai, etc. The in-flight perks like comfortable seating, good meals, entertainment options and internet facilities make your flying time comfortable.
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