Flight Tickets to Srinagar airport

Discover Srinagar

Srinagar Airport, also known as Sheikh ul Alam Airport, serves as a significant gateway for those looking to fly into Jammu and Kashmir. With its city situated in the Kashmir Valley along the Jhelum River, Srinagar offers the perfect gateway for locals as well as international visitors seeking to experience the ideal summer getaway. As a result, Srinagar Airport often enjoys exceedingly high levels of passenger traffic during the warmer months. The airport has also undergone various bouts of upgrades and expansions in order to cater to the increasing influx of visitors, and commenced international flight operations since 2005 in order to connect with destinations out of India. Carriers which have included Srinagar Airport as part of their flight status include Air India and SpiceJet. While most flight routes that the airport embarks on are within the country, a couple of international destinations like Dubai and Jeddah are available too. Amenities found at Srinagar Airport are retail and dining options, information counters and banking facilities including currency exchange services.

How to get around within Srinagar

With the airport located 14km away from downtown, the best way to get into the city from Srinagar Airport is by taking a cab. Taxi services are abundant at the airport premises, and offer the most convenient and efficient way of travelling into the heart of Srinagar.

At the airport, passengers can also opt to rent a car for their entire stay in Srinagar to ease their journey around the city. A personal car will also allow you to get away from crowded touristy attractions which are swarmed with tourists, and explore the true treasures of the island that are largely inaccessible by public transport. Should you wish to travel to Jammu from the Kashmir Valley, do go through the well-known Jawahar Tunnel which is said to be the longest of its kind in the country.

Within the city proper, visitors can get around easily via a selection of transportation options. The common modes of commute such as taxi and bus services are available, as are rickshaws. However, take note to determine a final fare with the rickshaw driver before setting off on your journey, and try not to give off too many touristy vibes or risk being quoted exorbitant prices.

What to see & do

Also known as the summer capital of the state, Srinagar is best visited and enjoyed during the warmer months as the city’s weather remains cooler than other parts of India. Srinagar is known for its natural attractions and is particularly famous for its mirror lakes, charming valleys, and flourishing gardens filled with stunning foliage. The city’s top attraction is Dal Lake. Cruise on the serene waters of Dal Lake and spend the night in one of the many houseboats. Another option is the Nigeen Lake which, while not as popular as Dal, offers equally gorgeous views. Near Dal Lake is where the Nishat Mughal Garden is situated. Another top must-see on every tourist’s itinerary, the garden is a sight to behold when in full bloom, usually in spring. Flowers of all imaginable colours fill its grounds, and water features dance away, making for a spectacular sight.