What is the nearest airport to Shimla?

The nearest airport to Shimla is Chandigarh (IXC) Airport which is 59.3 km away. Other nearby airports include Dehra Dun (DED) (140.8 km) and Dharamsala (DHM) (145.9 km).

How long does it take to get to Shimla from the Airport?

It takes 3h 27m to get from Shimla to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport.

How do I get to Shimla?

We recommend flying to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport, which is 59.3 km away from Shimla. The bus from Chandigarh (IXC) to Shimla takes 3h 27m.

Where can I stay near Shimla?

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How to get to Shimla from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	3h 27m
Distance	59 km
Average price	₹873
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

3h 27m

Distance

59 km

Average price

₹873

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Shimla

The nearest airport to Shimla is Chandigarh (IXC). HRTC operates a bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹350 - ₹650 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

Recommended airport

Chandigarh (IXC)
1. bus
Fastest
3h 27m
Cheapest
₹360–1,200

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Other nearby airports

Lahore (LHE)
1. train
2. unknown
3. bus
4. bus
10h 46m
Dehra Dun (DED)
1. bus
4h 27m
Amritsar (ATQ)
1. bus
2. bus
7h 19m
₹889–2,349
Dharamsala (DHM)
1. bus
2. bus
8h 42m
₹715–1,577

Important airports for Shimla

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Chandigarh Airport
59.5 km

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