Airport
Silchar Airport (IXS)
Silchar Airport is the main gateway to Silchar and the Barak Valley region of southern Assam. Compare transfer options to Silchar city centre, Hailakandi, Karimganj, and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Silchar Airport
Silchar Airport is the main domestic airport serving Silchar and the Barak Valley in southern Assam. Built in 1944 as RAF Station Kumbhirgram, it was later transferred to the Royal Indian Air Force and now operates as a civil enclave within Kumbhirgram Air Force Station.
Located at Kumbhirgram, about 22 km from central Silchar, the airport connects the region with domestic destinations across India and serves both leisure and business travelers. Its single domestic terminal can handle around 300 passengers at a time.
Road access to Silchar is provided by taxis, local transport, and private vehicles, making onward travel to the city centre and nearby areas relatively straightforward.
Passenger facilities include a restaurant, café, shops, Wi-Fi, charging points, and other essential services, supporting a practical travel experience for visitors arriving in this part of Assam.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Silchar Airport operates a single domestic terminal that handles all passenger arrivals and departures. The civil enclave sits within Kumbhirgram Air Force Station and is managed by the Airports Authority of India.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Silchar 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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