Flying from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chandigarh Airport to Srinagar International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Choose from 48 weekly Chandigarh Airport to Srinagar International Airport flights. The 09:25 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight available. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 17:10.
Leave enough time to make your IXC to SXR flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Srinagar (and then seeing more of India!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chandigarh Airport to Srinagar International Airport.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers IXC to SXR flights. An impressive 85.19% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chandigarh Airport to Srinagar International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between IXC and SXR:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Satwari Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chandigarh Airport to Srinagar International Airport flight is $30. A return ticket right now is $65. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from IXC to SXR by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Chandigarh Airport to Srinagar International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
76.09% of flights that take off from Chandigarh Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Chandigarh Airport from central Chandigarh, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chandigarh Airport to Srinagar International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to IXC:
Arriving at Srinagar International Airport (SXR)
Reserve a hotel close to SXR if you're taking a late Chandigarh Airport to Srinagar International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to central Srinagar
Srinagar International Airport is roughly 7 miles from the center of Srinagar. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chandigarh Airport to Srinagar International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Srinagar in February.
Book your flight from Chandigarh Airport to Srinagar International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Srinagar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 55ºF and 82ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 18ºF and 52ºF. Search for cheap tickets from IXC to SXR around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Srinagar is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 230 miles south of Srinagar, a visit to Ludhiana will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Urban State phase 1 Park, New Model Town PARK and Om Park.
If there's time to check out another corner of India, head for Amritsar, about 170 miles south of Srinagar. Golden Temple, Sculpture in Honour of the Martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum are among its highlights.