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Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR)
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is the main gateway to Srinagar and the surrounding Kashmir Valley. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and other destinations across Jammu and Kashmir.
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About Sheikh ul Alam International Airport
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is the main airport serving Srinagar and the wider Kashmir Valley. A civil enclave was established at the airport in 1979, and the facility gained international status in 2005, supporting both domestic and international travel to the region.
The airport is located in Budgam, about 12 km from central Srinagar, making it the principal gateway to Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and other destinations in Jammu and Kashmir. Its integrated passenger terminal covers approximately 19,700 m² and can handle around 950 passengers at a time.
Transport links include taxis, buses, private transfers and road connections, allowing travellers to continue to the city centre and surrounding areas. The airport also features dining, shopping, lounges and passenger services.
With a single integrated terminal and modern passenger facilities, the airport serves leisure travellers, business visitors and pilgrims arriving in the Kashmir region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport operates through a single integrated passenger terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. The terminal covers about 19,700 m² and can serve up to 950 passengers at a time.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sheikh ul Alam International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Sheikh ul Alam International Airport to hotels, the city centre, Dal Lake and other destinations across the Kashmir Valley.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, sightseeing or journeys around Srinagar.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Sheikh ul Alam International Airport for independent travel around Srinagar and onward trips to Gulmarg, Pahalgam and nearby areas.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in the region.
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