How to find cheap flights to Shimla Airport (SLV)
₹ 3,871 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Shimla Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SLV, the lowest fare is ₹ 1,724.
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To get the best price on tickets to Shimla, where Shimla Airport is located, book one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Shimla by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to compare prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Shimla, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Shimla Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Shimla
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Shimla is typically June.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to SLV, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Fly to Shimla in May if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SLV, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Shimla then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you head off. June brings the warmest days in Shimla, with averages of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
Ranging from -1ºC to 17ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.
December gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Shimla.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 28 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Shimla Airport (SLV): What you need to know
Head straight to Shimla with Alliance Air. This leading airline operates direct flights to Shimla Airport.
When you land at SLV, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Shimla Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to SLV:
Getting to central Shimla from Shimla Airport (SLV)
The distance from SLV to central Shimla is about 23 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 50 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SLV.
Shimla is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Shimla highlights
Step off your flight to Shimla and head straight for these major attractions:
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: The perfect place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres north-west of the city centre.
University Garden: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Shimla. You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres north-west of the centre.
Snow Point: Hit up this landmark next. About 8 kilometres east of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Shimla experience.
How to get to Chandigarh from Shimla Airport (SLV)
The nearby city of Chandigarh is about 97 kilometres from SLV. Reaching the centre by cab or ride-share should take around 3 hours 5 minutes.
Travelling from Shimla Airport (SLV) to Panchkula
Panchkula is about 48 kilometres from Shimla Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 2 hours 45 minutes.
Explore more of India
India has plenty more ways to surprise you. Continue on to Delhi, located around 274 kilometres south of Shimla. Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Masjid مسجد have to be on your must-see list.
Ludhiana is another place that's too good to skip while you're in India. You'll find it roughly 121 kilometres west of Shimla. Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir are visitor favourites.
