Aero India this year will be "biggest airshow": Ticket prices & other details

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said the 14th edition of Aero India that would be held in Bengaluru from February 13-17, will be the "biggest airshow" with highest participation.

The Chief Minister virtually attended the 'Apex Committee' meeting to review the preparations for the event chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, reported PTI

"This is going to be the biggest airshow with the highest participation. There will be a large number of participation from delegates, aerospace and defence industry leaders, and companies," Bommai said.


Speaking to reporters after attending the virtual meeting from here, he said, "there will be India pavilion, Karnataka pavilion and a large exhibition of aerospace companies. Also, there will be aerial displays by aircrafts, and the public will also be getting an opportunity to witness it. The Prime Minister will be inaugurating this mega airshow."

According to Aero India website, a total 731 exhibitors have registered -- 633 Indian and 98 foreign. This five-day event will also include an aerial display by the IAF, as well as a trade fair for the aerospace and defence industries.The exhibition will also feature top international think tanks, major aerospace investors, and world leaders.

The biennial airshow would be held at the Air Force Station at Yelahanka in Bengaluru.

Aero India has carved a niche for itself globally as one of the premier aerospace exhibitions, with 13 successful editions organised in Bengaluru since 1996, officials said.

How to get E-Tickets for Aero India 2023

• Go to aeroindia.gov.in, the website for Aero India
• Select the Tickets tab
• Select "Book tickets" from the drop-down menu
• Add details in the necessary fields and choose the appropriate ticket type
• Once done with selection, you can reserve the ticket

Ticket prices for Aero India 2023
There are three types of tickets available for tourists - air display viewing area (ADVA) tickets, general visitor tickets, and business visitor tickets. A single day and a single admission are permitted with the General and ADVA ticket. The Business ones, however, are acceptable for numerous entries on a single day.

General admission tickets for Exhibition and ADVA cost Rs 2500 for Indian citizens and $50 for foreigners.The cost of an ADVA guest ticket is Rs 1,000 for Indian citizens and $50 for foreigners.

Foreign nationals pay $150 for a business visitor ticket, while Indian citizens pay Rs 5,000. GST is included in the prices for all pass categories.