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ATQ Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

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Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) serves Amritsar, about 12 km northwest 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.

IATAATQ
ICAOVIAR
ServesAmritsar
From centre12 km
Non-stop6
Airlines7
TimezoneAsia/Calcutta
Elevation230 m

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The airport in numbers

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 240,200 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 260,174 in 2018.

Passengers / year
240,200
as of 2022
Peak traffic
260,174
in 2018
Elevation
230 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports Authority of India
Passengers per year, 2010–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Amritsar

The airport is about 12 km northwest of Amritsar, about 26 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: ₹250–₹397.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 min₹250–₹397
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ATQ 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.)
Ludhiana134 km141 min₹2321–₹3686
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₹250–₹397 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Amritsar ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 6 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Spicejet · Air India Limited · Uzbekistan Airways · Jet Airways · Air Sahara · Turkmenistan Airlines · Qatar Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International 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 Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

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

Rates in Amritsar shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International 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 12 km northwest of Amritsar, about 26 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Amritsar?
Roughly ₹250–₹397 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International 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 Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International 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 Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International 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.
Where can I fly non-stop from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport?
About 6 destinations, including Delhi, Srinagar, Mumbai, Ashkhabad. 7 airlines operate here.
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 Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International 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 Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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