How to find cheap flights to Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR)
R 16,743 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SXR, the lowest fare is R 8,330.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Srinagar, where Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to discover an amazing deal and have a wider range of flight options.
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Best time to go to Srinagar
May is generally the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Srinagar.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to SXR that suits your itinerary and budget.
June is the most popular month for flights to SXR. It's the perfect time to explore Srinagar in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Srinagar then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. July brings the warmest days in Srinagar, with averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -8ºC (18ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF).
October gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Srinagar.
It rains the most during August, which gets around 13 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport, these airlines make reaching Srinagar easy:
IndiGo has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 83% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a smart pick when booking your SXR plane ticket.
The local timezone at SXR is UTC+5:30.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to SXR? These hotels near Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport has an on-time rating of 64%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Srinagar from Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR)
SXR is about 13 kilometres from central Srinagar.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to SXR, it'll take around 25 minutes to reach the centre.
The ride when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Srinagar:
Srinagar highlights
Step off your flight to Srinagar and head straight for these major attractions:
Natural beauty of kashmir: Located around 2 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Nishat Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 5 kilometres east of the centre. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Srinagar.
Jamia Masjid: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 10 kilometres north of the centre of Srinagar.
How to get to Bāramūla from Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR)
Going straight to Bāramūla? From SXR, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 64 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR) to Sopur
If Sopur is where you're off to, it's about 40 kilometres from Srinagar Sheikh ul Alam International Airport.
Making the trip by car will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of India
There's loads more to see and do in India, starting with Amritsar. Golden Temple, Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour and Amritsar Tourism are must-sees in this city, which is around 257 kilometres south of Srinagar. Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport (ATQ) is the most convenient airport for Amritsar.
Another city in India that could easily become a favourite is Jammu. From Srinagar, it's roughly 145 kilometres south and offers highlights like Kashmir Valley and Vaishno Devi Mandir. Spend a little time at Lord Shiva Temple too.
Make room for new adventures in Pathankot. Roughly 209 kilometres southeast of Srinagar, Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir, Sukrala Mata Mandir and Nurpur Fort are a big part of the experience.
