Quick answer
Delhi to Srinagar is a non-stop flight of about 1 hour 30 minutes over roughly 640 km. IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet fly it many times a day. One-way fares start around ₹4,000 booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside the April–June peak. Only a government photo ID is needed, but Srinagar airport has extra security, so arrive early for the return.
Route facts
- Flight time
- 1h 30m
- Distance
- ≈ 640 km
- Starting fare
- ₹4,000 one-way
- Airlines
- IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet
- Cheapest months
- Sep–Nov (outside Diwali) and Feb–Mar
- Entry
- Domestic — government photo ID only; prepaid mobile SIMs from outside J&K generally do not work there, so carry a postpaid connection.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR). Fares are typical starting one-way economy prices booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside peak dates — live prices vary by the hour.
Which airlines fly Delhi to Srinagar?
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet all fly non-stop, with many departures a day. At Delhi, IndiGo and SpiceJet use Terminal 1 (some IndiGo flights use Terminal 2), Air India uses Terminal 3, and Air India Express can differ from Air India, so check your boarding pass.
What are the best flight timings?
Take a morning flight. You reach your houseboat or hotel by lunchtime, and weather delays are less likely. In December and January, Delhi's morning fog and snowfall in Srinagar can both disrupt flights, so leave a buffer day before any onward commitment.
Srinagar airport shares a defence airfield, so security is stricter than usual: vehicles are checked at the outer gate and passengers are screened more than once. For the flight home, reach the airport at least 2 hours 30 minutes before departure.
Baggage on full-service and low-cost fares
Domestic economy usually includes 15 kg of checked baggage and a 7 kg cabin bag. Air India includes a meal; the others sell food on board. Winter clothes are bulky, and Kashmiri shawls, dry fruit and saffron add weight on the way home, so prebook extra kilos online.
Getting from the airport to Dal Lake
The airport is about 12 km from the Boulevard and Dal Lake. A prepaid taxi takes 30–45 minutes and costs about ₹800–1,200. Gulmarg is 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours away, and Pahalgam 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours.
When to book
Fares peak from April to June, when the Tulip Garden opens and families travel in school holidays, and again during the Amarnath Yatra in July–August. Book 6–8 weeks ahead for these periods. September–November and February–March are usually cheaper.
Tips for families and seniors
- Prepaid mobile connections from outside J&K generally do not work; carry a postpaid SIM.
- Gulmarg's upper gondola phase reaches about 3,980 m — seniors with heart or lung issues should stay at phase one.
- Pack warm layers even in April; evenings are cold.
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