Pathankot Airport IXP

Pathankot Airport is about 3 km from the city of Pathankot in northern Punjab, and about 7 km from its railway station, on the Pathankot-Majra Road. It is a civil enclave sharing its runway with Pathankot Air Force Station and is run by the Airports Authority of India. It opened in 2006, went years without commercial flights, and services resumed on 5 April 2018 after a break of nearly seven years, under the regional connectivity scheme.

Terminals

There is a single small terminal, with arrivals and departures under the same roof. As a regional airport with few flights, don’t expect a wide choice of shops or restaurants.

Airlines and destinations

The airline operating here is Alliance Air, with domestic flights to Delhi and Jaipur. Frequencies are limited, so check the operating days before booking.

Tips

Pathankot is a transport junction where Punjab meets Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, so the airport serves people heading to those areas who want to save road time from Delhi. Since it shares its runway with a military installation, security checks can be strict and schedules can change: arrive with time to spare and confirm your flight before leaving.