IXC Chandigarh Airport
Chandigarh Airport (IXC) serves Shimla, about 60 km southwest of Shimla. 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.
Chandigarh Airport — facts & history
We pulled Chandigarh Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 329,861 passengers in 2022.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Chandigarh Airport to Shimla
The airport is about 60 km southwest of Shimla, about 84 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: ₹1063–₹1688.
Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~59 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~84 min | ₹1063–₹1688 | |
| Private transfer | ~84 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~84 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From IXC 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana | 93 km | 98 min | ₹1624–₹2579 |
Which way suits you from Chandigarh Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₹1063–₹1688 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 Chandigarh ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from Chandigarh Airport
Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 6 airlines. The busiest routes:
- צ'תרפאטי שיבאדי BOM · 4 airlines
- ניו דלהי DEL · 4 airlines
- שייח אל אלם איירפורט (שראינגר) SXR
Airlines here: Jet Airways · Air Sahara · Spicejet · IndiGo Airlines · Air India Limited · Go Air
Left luggage & lost and found at Chandigarh 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.
Hotels near Chandigarh Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Chandigarh shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026