Flight tickets from Chandigarh to Shimla

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What you need to know before flying from Chandigarh to Shimla?

Airport information

Getting to Chandigarh Airport

• Chandigarh International Airport is located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar in Mohali, 12.6 km south of the city centre.
• Travel options from the city to the airport include the A/C CTU state buses and metered/prepaid taxis.

Travelling from Shimla Airport

• Shimla Airport is located in Juberhatti, 20 km west of the city.
• Travel options from the airport to the city include rental cars, pre-booked hotel shuttles and metered/prepaid taxis.

Facilities at Chandigarh and Shimla Airports

• Chandigarh International Airport is an eco-friendly establishment, complete with a tourism desk, tea/coffee facilities and snack counters, currency exchange and forex services, lounges, medical aid and assistance, child care and rest rooms, banking services and ATMs, etc.
• Shimla Airport is equipped with basic facilities like snacks and beverages counters, flight info display systems, etc.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Chandigarh to Shimla

While the actual Chandigarh to Shimla flight takes just about under an hour, the actual time taken is 16h plus as there are no direct flights. Shimla is a great hill station to vacation at.

Weather in Shimla

Shimla can be visited in both the summers (March–June) if the purpose of your visit is exploration and the winters (December–January) if you intend to ski. Temperatures in summers are 15-25 degrees Celsius and temperatures in winters are 6-12 degrees Celsius.

Cost of living in Shimla

Travelling in Shimla – A one-way local transport ticket costs INR 18-20, while a 1 km taxi ride costs INR 15-20. Eating out in Shimla – A cheap, 1-person meal costs INR 180-200 and a 2-person, 3-course meal costs INR 600-900 at a mid-sized restaurant.

Mode of payments accepted in Shimla

If you shop at the Mall or local Tibetan market, or travel by local transport, or eat street food or at cash-only places, you’ll need cash, which you can withdraw at any of the many ATMs. The resorts and 4/5-star hotel accept debit and credit cards.

Best places for your first meal in Shimla

Don’t miss Shimla’s traditional delicious eats such as Babru, Bhey, Tudkiya Bhaat, Dhaam, Auriya Kaddoo, Siddus, Channa Madra, and Chicken Anardana, chaat etc. Lower Bazaar, Navbhar Chowk, and Takka Bench are some of the places to go to for amazing food. Information and data provided on this page is correct as of July 10th, 2018.