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Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport is an airport owned by the Indian Air Force and operated by the Airports Authority of India. Located in Srinagar, India, it is also known as Srinagar Airport. The airport sitting 1,655 meters above sea level serves the areas of Srinagar, Kashmir and Jammu. SXR-Sheikh Ul Alam Intl. Airport sits 2.4 miles away from downtown Srinagar and can be accessed through taxi services and buses. Scheduled flights stopped operating in the airport since September 2019.
Best Time to Visit
The SXR airport features an integrated terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. The facility covers a total area of 19,700 square feet and serves an average of 950 passengers at a time, leaning with more domestic flights than international passenger traffic. The terminal is designed with a sloping roof making it easy to remove snow. This was also an effort to make it look like the Himalayas. Close to the city of Sonamarg, you can enjoy stunning views of the nearby Gadsar Lake and Krishansar Lake as well as the Baltal Valley.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For early flights or long layovers, you might want to consider resting in one of the SXR Airport hotels located nearby. Heritage Luxury is the closest located in Srinagar and 3.6 miles away from the airport. The Residency Hotel is also within a ten to fifteen minute drive from the airport. Both hotels feature a stunning view of the natural beauty of Srinagar.
