FBOs at Indore Devi Ahilyabai Holkar VAID IDR

Airport security

Indore carries a moderate street crime risk profile, with petty theft and opportunistic crime representing the primary concern for travelers in and around the city; no specific civil unrest or terrorism advisory applies to Indore or western Madhya Pradesh.

The U.S. Department of State maintains a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory for India broadly, citing crime and terrorism, while the UK FCDO's elevated restrictions are geographically confined to border regions, Jammu and Kashmir, and Manipur — none of which encompass Indore.

Naxalite and Maoist-linked security concerns in Madhya Pradesh are concentrated in the eastern portions of the state and do not meaningfully affect the Indore region.

Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport is the primary international and domestic gateway for Central India and functions as a major regional hub managed by the Airports Authority of India.

No publicly accessible, airport-specific security classification tier has been published by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security for this facility; however, as an international-capable hub operating under India's National Civil Aviation Security Programme and aligned with ICAO Annex 17 standards, VAID is subject to the full spectrum of BCAS-mandated access control, passenger and baggage screening, and perimeter security requirements applicable to international airports in India.

All ground handling and airside service providers are required to hold BCAS security clearance prior to operating at the facility.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

Hours: Customs available on a flight-by-flight basis aligned with scheduled international movements; no published standalone H24 customs window — coordinate CIQ requirements with ground handler in advance through AAI Duty Terminal Manager (indoreatm@aai.aero) VAID is a designated customs airport under Indian customs regulations, with 4 customs counters in the T2 international terminal.

Customs and immigration coordination for GA/non-scheduled international arrivals must be pre-arranged via handler.

Ground corridor

• Ground transport risk in Indore is primarily opportunistic in nature — petty theft, pickpocketing, and minor fraud are the dominant concerns, particularly in crowded market areas and on public transit
• violent crime against travellers is assessed as low. The airport access road and the immediate western corridor to the city centre are generally well-trafficked and present no elevated structural security risk, though road safety standards and traffic density warrant caution during peak hours. Independent, unvetted street transport at the airport carries a meaningful risk of overcharging and inconsistent safety standards
• pre-arranged vehicles dispatched by a vetted ground support team are strongly advised for all principal and crew movements. India is not subject to a comprehensive U.S. embargo and no movement restrictions apply to Indore or Madhya Pradesh
• standard elevated diligence appropriate to a Level 2 (exercise increased caution) environment applies.

City threat summary

Indore carries a moderate street crime risk profile, with petty theft and opportunistic crime representing the primary concern for travelers in and around the city; no specific civil unrest or terrorism advisory applies to Indore or western Madhya Pradesh.

The U.S. Department of State maintains a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory for India broadly, citing crime and terrorism, while the UK FCDO's elevated restrictions are geographically confined to border regions, Jammu and Kashmir, and Manipur — none of which encompass Indore.

Naxalite and Maoist-linked security concerns in Madhya Pradesh are concentrated in the eastern portions of the state and do not meaningfully affect the Indore region.

Country overview

India operates at an elevated and stable threat level driven by persistent cross-border terrorism, active insurgencies in multiple regions, and frequent civil unrest across the country.

The U.S. State Department rates India at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) nationally, with Level 4 (Do Not Travel) applied to Manipur and Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) for Northeastern states and parts of Central and East India.

The security environment along the Line of Control with Pakistan remains volatile following the closure of the Wagah-Attari border crossing in May 2025, with no reopening date announced.

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