Delhi and Mumbai have the most dependable nonstop flights to Srinagar, served by airlines including IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet. Other cities such as Jammu, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh and Ahmedabad are also listed with direct flights, but these vary by airline and season. Always confirm a route on the airline’s booking page before planning around it.
Updated November 2026 · HappyFares
Srinagar’s airport, officially Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), is the main air gateway to the Kashmir Valley. Here is where you can fly nonstop from, and how to check a route before you book.
Which cities have direct flights to Srinagar?
The two safest bets are Delhi and Mumbai. Several independent route listings agree that both are served nonstop, and both are served by more than one airline, which means you have a choice of timings and fares.
Beyond those two, published airline listings for the airport also show nonstop service from other Indian cities. These include Jammu, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh and Ahmedabad. Treat this second group with more care. Sources do not always agree, some routes are run by a single airline, and a route that is listed today may not run in every season. Kolkata is a good example: sources conflict on whether it has a nonstop service, so check the airline’s page rather than assuming either way.
If your city is not on the list, the usual answer is a one-stop journey, most often through Delhi, which has the widest choice of onward flights. When you compare, look at the layover length and whether the two flights are on one ticket. A single booking is generally easier to sort out if the first flight runs late, while two separate tickets leave the risk with you.
Which airlines fly to Srinagar?
Airlines listed as serving Srinagar include:
- IndiGo, which appears to have the widest set of origin cities.
- Air India, with Delhi and Mumbai among its routes.
- Air India Express, with routes such as Delhi and Jammu.
- Akasa Air, with Delhi and Mumbai.
- SpiceJet, with Delhi and Jammu.
Which airline flies which route changes over time, so use this as a guide to who to look for, not a fixed timetable. On the airline side, fare names also differ: IndiGo sells Saver, Flexi Plus and UpFront, and Air India mainline domestic economy sells Value, Classic and Flex, while Air India Express, Akasa and SpiceJet use their own fare names. Compare what each includes, especially baggage and change rules, before choosing on price alone.
Do schedules to Srinagar change by season?
Yes, and this is the main reason route lists disagree. Airlines revise schedules by season, and demand for Kashmir is stronger in some months than others, so flights can be added, trimmed or paused. A direct flight that exists in one season may not exist in another.
Weather can also affect flights on the day, so keep some slack in your plans and avoid tight connections if you are flying in on a multi-leg trip.
A practical rule: if a route matters to your trip, search it for your exact dates on the airline’s own booking page or a flight search, and see that a nonstop actually appears with a flight number before you plan hotels and cabs around it.
How do you find the best fare to Srinagar?
Fares to Srinagar tend to rise around peak tourist periods and school holidays and during festivals, when many families head to the Valley. Booking earlier usually gives you more choice of timings, and flexible dates help most.
- Compare nonstop and one-stop options. A one-stop flight can be cheaper, but it adds time and a connection risk.
- Keep your dates flexible if you can. Moving by a day or two often changes the fare.
- Set a price alert on your route, so you can buy when the fare drops instead of checking daily.
- Check baggage rules for your fare, especially if you are carrying winter clothing.
Are there direct international flights to Srinagar?
The airport has the word international in its name, but this post covers domestic routes within India. We have not verified any current international schedule, so we are not listing one. If you need to reach Srinagar from abroad, the dependable plan is to fly into Delhi or Mumbai and take a domestic nonstop onward.
Common Questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Delhi to Srinagar?
Yes. Delhi is the best served route, with more than one airline operating it. Pick the flight time and fare family that suit you.
Is there a nonstop flight from Mumbai to Srinagar?
Yes, Mumbai is listed with nonstop service from multiple airlines. Check the airline page for current days and timings.
Is there a direct flight from Kolkata to Srinagar?
Sources disagree. Some list a nonstop, which may be seasonal, while others show a one-stop journey, usually via Delhi. Search your exact dates to see what is available.
Which airline has the most routes to Srinagar?
IndiGo appears to list the widest set of origin cities, but this changes with the schedule. Check each airline’s page for your own route.
Why does a route disappear in some months?
Airlines adjust schedules for the season, demand and aircraft availability, so a nonstop can be added, cut or paused. Always confirm with a live search.
Is checking in free at Srinagar?
Checking in is free on every Indian airline, online or at the airport.
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