Sheikh ul Alam Airport, also known as Srinagar International Airport, is about 10 km from Srinagar city centre. It serves Srinagar, and its IATA code is SXR; for arrival planning, note that the available travel-time figure is for the trip between the airport and Hotel Meridien, not a measured airport-to-centre journey.
- Airport: Sheikh ul Alam Airport, also called Srinagar International Airport
- Location: Indragandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190007
- Distance to city centre: about 10 km
Where is Sheikh ul Alam Airport?
Sheikh ul Alam Airport is in Humhama, in the Badgam area of Srinagar. The Airports Authority of India gives its address as Indragandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190007. Its other name is Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport, and its ICAO code is VISR.
For mapping or booking details, look for SXR. The airport’s reference point is at 33°59′16″N, 74°46′28″E.
How far is Srinagar Airport from the city centre?
Srinagar Airport is about 10 km from Srinagar city centre.
If the city centre is your first stop, plan your onward transport around your arrival details and confirm arrangements with your transport provider. For neighbourhood context after you arrive, the guide to Lal Chowk’s markets and getting around covers a central Srinagar landmark.
What onward transport can you use?
The airport has a designated parking area, and parking charges apply. The information does not confirm taxi services, fares, public transport routes or schedules, so avoid relying on an assumed price or connection when arranging your journey.
If you plan to use a taxi or a pre-arranged pickup, confirm the fare and meeting point directly with the provider before travelling. For parking information, check the official site before you go: the Airports Authority of India is the airport operator named in the airport details.
How much time should you allow?
The airport is about 9.7 km and a 45-minute drive from Hotel Meridien. Treat that as a hotel-specific estimate, not a guaranteed time to the city centre.
If you are staying at a hotel in Srinagar, use your accommodation’s location and your transport provider’s advice to plan the final leg.
Planning your first stop in Srinagar
Once you reach the city, you can plan a route around central landmarks and the waterfront. A one-day route from Lal Chowk to Dal Lake connects those areas in a suggested day plan.
Keep the airport-to-centre distance separate from the hotel journey: the airport is about 10 km from the city centre. Confirm the transfer details for your own destination before setting off.
FAQs
What is the airport code for Srinagar Airport?
Its IATA code is SXR and its ICAO code is VISR.
What is the official name of Srinagar Airport?
It is known as Srinagar International Airport and Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport; Sheikh ul Alam Airport is another common form of its name.
How far is the airport from Srinagar city centre?
The airport is about 10 km from the city centre. The stated 45-minute drive refers to Hotel Meridien, not the city centre.
Does Srinagar Airport have parking?
A designated parking area is available at the airport, and parking charges apply.