Srinagar Airport (SXR)
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Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (IATA: SXR, ICAO: VISR), also known as Srinagar Airport, is the main international gateway to Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir state in India. It is situated at a height of 5,429 feet (1,655 metres).
Srinagar Airport is located in Badgam, 12 km (7.5 miles) north of Srinagar city centre. Distance to Dal Lake from Srinagar Airport is 23 km (14.5 miles).
SXR Airport handles both domestic and seasonal Hajj flights.
Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport registered a total of 3,158,400 passengers between April 2021 to March 2022.
Terminal + info
Srinagar Airport has a single passenger terminal.
Services + info
At Srinagar Airport there are the following services available:
- Information counter
- ATMs
- Child care room
- Medical aid
- Lost & found
- Disabled services
- Luggage carts
- Telephones
- Security hold area
- Restroom
About Srinagar
Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir state, a sensitive region of India which used to be in conflict several times in the past and nowadays is enjoying of a calm period under heavy security measures. Government recommendations for foreigners are to remain in tourist areas as security in remote areas cannot be fully guaranteed.
Some of the most important places to take in mind are Dal Lake -a typical lake-, Ahdoos Restaurant -a century old restaurant to try typical dishes-, Khanqah Shah-i-Hamadan Mosque and gardens like Nishat Bagh.
Transport + info
From Srinagar Airport passengers can use the following transport options:
Bus: There are a couple of bus routes from Srinagar Airport.
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Taxi: Get to city centre in just 20 minutes by taxi.
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Train: There is no direct train connection but it is possible to get to the closest train station through other transportation options.
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Rickshaw: A good alternative if you carry little luggage with you.
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Car Rental: To rent a car in Srinagar Airport is a good way to move around. Check our search engine for further details!
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Contact
Address: Indragandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190007, INDIA
Phone: +91 194 230 3311
Email: apd_visr@aai.aero
