In India, the north-western state of Punjab is surrounded by Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the southeast, and Rajasthan to the southwest. The state is famous for its culture, historical importance, and the land of great fighters. Besides, some beautiful tourist places draw the attention of many tourists worldwide.

Are you a citizen of Punjab or planning to travel here for a holiday, job, or education? Then it will be handy to learn about the present airports in Punjab. Keep reading to get a deeper insight.

There are several airports in the state of Punjab, which has made communication more flexible, efficient, and quick. You can board both domestic and international flights from these airports. Mentioned below is the list of airports in Punjab.

Note: The types of services and various factors change periodically. Hence, make sure that you verify every detail before planning your trip.

1. Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, Amritsar

Named after the founder of Amritsar, Guru Ram Das, the Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport lies about 11 kilometres in the north-western section of Amritsar. It started operations in 1930 and is the busiest airport in Punjab and the 27th busiest in India in terms of passenger traffic. Recently, a new apron has been constructed in the airport to enhance its capacity.

• Address: Ajnala Rd, opp. Hotel Blue Radison, Raja Sansi, Punjab - 143101
• ICAO Code: VIAR
• IATA Code: ATQ
• Category: International Airport
• Terminals: The Amritsar Airport has one terminal which handles all domestic and international departures and arrivals. This terminal has the annual capacity to house almost 1.50 million passengers.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • VIP room
  • Paid porter
  • ATMs
  • Duty-free store
  • Child care room
  • Chemist store

2. Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh

The Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh International Airport, widely acknowledged as Chandigarh International Airport, is one of the most important airports in India. The Airport started operations on 19th October, 2015 and is conveniently situated almost 13 kilometres from the capital city of Chandigarh.

• Address: New Civil Air Terminal Chandigarh International Airport, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 140306
• ICAO Code: VICG
• IATA Code: IXC
• Category: International Airport
• Terminals: The Chandigarh Airport has one terminal that handles domestic and international airlines. It has all kinds of facilities for travellers' convenience.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • ATMs
  • Free medical facilities
  • Child care areas
  • Smoking zones

3. Patiala Airport, Patiala

The Patiala Aviation Complex, aka Patiala is located almost 6 kilometres away from the city of Patiala. Built under the supervision of Maharajadhiraj Bhupinder Singh of Patiala in the 20th century, this airport boasts a historical spark. It is the 2nd busiest airport in Punjab.

• Address: 8976+QVH, National Highway 64, Tarapore Enclave, Patiala, Punjab - 147001
• ICAO Code: VIPL
• IATA Code: NA
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Terminals: The Patiala Airport has an asphalt surface runway at an altitude of almost 820 feet above sea level. Besides, in terms of length, this airport is 1167 metres long.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Medication facilities

4. Bathinda Airport, Bathinda

Bathinda Airport is situated near the hamlet of Virk Kalan Bathinda in central Punjab and began operations on 11th December 2016. From the city of Bhatinda, this airport is almost 25 kilometres away.

• Address: 7PCW+H8P, Civil Airport, Virk Kalan, Punjab 151201
• ICAO Code: VIBT
• IATA Code: BUP
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Terminals: The airport features one terminal that carries out domestic airline services. It is two check-in counters, two conveyor belts, and a 30-seater security hold. In addition, it has a parking area to accommodate more than 25 cars.
• Operator: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
• Services & Amenities Available
  • VIP baggage service area
  • Shopping areas
  • Medical facilities
  • VIP Lounge
  • ATMs

5. Ludhiana Airport (LUH), Ludhiana

Another popular domestic airport in Ludhiana is the Sahnewal Airport, which lies about 5 kilometres away from Ludhiana.

• Address: Sahnewal, Punjab 141120
• ICAO Code: VILD
• IATA Code: LUH
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Terminals: The Ludhiana Airport features one terminal for the arrival and departure of domestic flights. This terminal has a capacity of 20 each for both departures and arrivals.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Free medical services
  • Fast food stalls
  • Chemist shops

6. Pathankot Airport, Pathankot

The Pathankot Airport lies about 3 kilometres from the region of Pathankot in the northern province of Punjab. Inaugurated in 21st November 2006, the airport primarily serves domestic Air India flights.

• Address: 6JFP+FHC, Pathankot, Punjab - 145001
• ICAO Code: VIPK
• IATA Code: IXP
• Category: Civil airport
• Terminals: Pathankot airport is equipped with one domestic terminal that operates only Air India flights arrival and departure. This terminal can accommodate 150 arrivals and departures simultaneously.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Free medical assistance
  • Duty-free shopping
  • ATMs

7. Beas Airport, Amritsar

The Beas Airport is a civil airfield located 53.8 km away from the holy city of Amritsar. Being used mostly for personal travel, this airport is considered the major base for the private jets of Radha Soami.

• Address: H86R+J59, Dera Baba Jaimal Singh Ji, Dera Baba Jaimal Sin, Punjab 143205
• ICAO Code: IN-0420
• IATA Code: VIBS
• Category: Private Airport
• Terminals: NA
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Coffee shops
  • Eateries

Mentioned below is a future airport that will be established in Punjab soon:

8. Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha International Airport, Ludhiana

• The Airport lies 36.5 km away from Ludhiana
• This airfield of Ludhiana is presently under construction near the city of Halwara and will be established as an international airport for this region.
• After completion, this will be the third international airport of this state after Chandigarh and Amritsar.
• The Punjab Vidhan Sabha issued a resolution to name this airport Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha International Airport.
• As per the current updates, this international airport is set to initiate its services in July 2023.