Airport

AIP Adampur Airport

Adampur Airport (AIP) serves Amritsar, about 85 km east of Amritsar. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAAIP
ICAOVIAX
ServesAmritsar
From centre86 km
Elevation236 m

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The airport in numbers

Adampur Airport — facts & history

We pulled Adampur Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3,600 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 4,885 in 2019.

Passengers / year
3,600
as of 2021
Peak traffic
4,885
in 2019
Elevation
236 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Indian Air Force
Passengers per year, 2018–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Adampur Airport to Amritsar

The airport is about 85 km east of Amritsar, about 91 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone. Estimated fare to the centre: ₹1510–₹2398.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~64 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~91 min₹1510–₹2398
Private transfer~91 minfixed upfront
Car rental~91 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From AIP to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Ludhiana59 km82 min₹1046–₹1661
Shimla139 km146 min₹2406–₹3821
At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Adampur Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Adampur Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Adampur Airport to the centre of Amritsar?
Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. The airport is about 85 km east of Amritsar, about 91 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Adampur Airport to Amritsar?
Roughly ₹1510–₹2398 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Adampur Airport?
Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone.
What's the cheapest way from Adampur Airport to Amritsar?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.
Can I get from Adampur Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Adampur Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Adampur Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026