Cheap flights to Amritsar

How long is the flight to Amritsar?

Flights to Amritsar, India, are available from Australia’s major city airports Brisbane International (BNE), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL). These flights range from 23-60h and depend on the time of year, the number of layovers and their duration. Flights from Melbourne and Sydney are more frequent than flights from Brisbane.

Where can you get direct flights to Amritsar from?

Unfortunately, direct flights from Australia to Amritsar are not currently available. All flights offered from Australian cities to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ), Amritsar, have one layover or more, depending on your booking. The most frequent and simple route to Amritsar is from Sydney, with just one layover. All other flights from the Australian cities Brisbane and Melbourne have one or more layovers. Major airlines Singapore Airlines, Air India, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific offer Amritsar flight deals from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Amritsar. Some common layover cities to Amritsar from Australia include New Delhi (DEL), Hong Kong (HKG), Dubai (DBX) and Bangkok (BKK).

How do you get from the Amritsar airport to the city centre?

Amritsar city centre is located around 11 km from the airport. You can find taxis outside arrivals; the trusted companies are Radio Taxi Service, Maxi Cab Service and Taxi Union. It’s better to use a prepaid taxi service to avoid overcharge. Their counters are in the arrivals hall, and rides to the city centre cost around A$ 5-6. There are also rideshare options with Uber and Ola. For more economical options, you can take an auto-rickshaw for A$ 1-2 or a cycle-rickshaw for A$ 0.50-1. A free bus shuttle takes you to the Golden Temple, 2 km from the city centre.

What are some things to do in Amritsar?

Amritsar is the largest city in Punjab and the centre of Sikhism. Within Amritsar is the site of the Golden Temple, also known as the Harmandir Sahib. It is the Sikh’s holiest shrine and most spiritually important place of worship. To enter, you will need to remove your shoes and wear a head covering. Sample the food at the Golden Temple kitchens, which is run entirely by volunteers who feed up to 100,000 people a day. You can also visit the 19th-century Gobindgarh Fort or the Durgiana Temple, known for its elegant, silver doors. Around the temples are the market squares filled with everything from Punjabi scarves and jewellery to food. If you love chess, Amritsar is known for making quality sets. Learn about the local history by visiting the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, the Central Sikh Museum or the War Memorial and Museum. Wander around the ancient war site of Jallianwala Gardens, where there are still bullet marks. The city neighbours the Pakistan border; you can visit the Wagah Border Ceremony every evening, 30min before sunset. Afterwards, revisit the Golden Temple at night to see its light upon the lake.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Amritsar?

Australian’s travelling to India require a current passport valid for six months after the expiry of your visa, with two blank pages. You must also obtain a visa at least four days before departure. The visa can be completed online and takes around four days. If you need a visa urgently, the fee is higher, but you can process it in less time. There are three types of tourist e-visas: 30 days, one year and five years. The 30-day e-visa costs around A$ 36, with double entry into India. The one-year e-visa costs about A$ 56, with multiple entries. The five-year e-visa costs approximately A$ 112 with multiple entries. You can also obtain a business e-visa for around A$ 112, which is valid for one year with multiple entries. And also, a medical e-visa is valid for 60 days with multiple entries into India.

Getting around Amritsar

For visitors who don’t want to bother with navigating the streets of Amritsar on their own, hired cars with private chauffeurs are available to make the trip easier. Cycle- and auto-rickshaws are plentiful and the de facto mode of transportation if not walking, but keep in mind that the fare for this relatively cheap service should be agreed upon beforehand. City buses are limited, though they do run a free route from the train station to the famed Golden Temple. With the city so easily explored by foot though, many visitors find it convenient to simply walk to their destinations.

Getting to the city

The closest Amritsar international airport flights will land is Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport (ATQ), about 11 km from the city. By and large, visitors typically arrange for a taxi to take them on the 15 to 20 minute drive into Amritsar. Be prepared to arrange a price before agreeing to a taxi, whether it’s a general taxi or the pre-paid variety.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Amritsar?

For a flight to Amritsar, you will be flying into Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl. Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl (ATQ) is just 12.2 km from the centre of the city.