Airport
Kangra Airport (DHM)
Kangra Airport is the main air gateway to Dharamshala and the Kangra Valley, connecting travelers to Himachal Pradesh's hill towns and Tibetan cultural centres. Compare transfer options to Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Kangra town and nearby destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Kangra Airport
Kangra Airport is the main regional airport serving Dharamshala and the wider Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1985 and operational for commercial flights since 1990, it connects the hill region to cities such as Delhi and Chandigarh.
The airport is located at Gaggal, about 12 km from Dharamshala and around 8 km from Kangra town. It operates a single compact domestic terminal and serves as the principal air gateway for travelers heading to Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Kangra Fort and other destinations across the region.
Road access is available via taxi, app-based cabs, bus links and hotel transfers, with the nearest bus stop a short distance from the terminal. Expansion work aims to lengthen the runway and improve regional connectivity.
Facilities at the airport include check-in counters, a waiting area, restrooms, filtered water and an information desk, while transport connections make onward travel to Dharamshala and the surrounding area relatively straightforward.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kangra Airport operates a single compact, single-level passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures. The terminal serves domestic routes, with no separate international or Schengen areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kangra Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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