The countries of Tibet, Bhutan, and Nepal surround the northeastern state of Sikkim. India's highest mountain peak, Mount Kanchenjunga, lies in this state. Besides, this region is known for its beautiful landscape and tourist attractions. It is ideal for sightseeing, trekking, skiing, and camping.

For the convenience of tourists, the Indian Prime Minister has established an airport in Sikkim. Keep reading to know about it in detail.

There is only one noteworthy airport in Sikkim that helps its residents to travel to the rest of the country. From this airport, you can avail flights for domestic travel.

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, please verify all information before planning your trip.

1. Pakyong Airport, Gangtok

Pakyong Airport is the one and only Greenfield Airport in the Northeast. The airport started its commercial flight operations in October 2018. It is a domestic airport in the state's capital city, Gangtok. The airport is about 30 kilometres in the southern part of Gangtok, spread across an area of beyond 200 acres. Both SpiceJet and Druk Air have commenced their airlifts to Pakyong. As a result, reaching the city has become very easy.

• Address: 6HGQ+M38, Dikling Rd, Pakyong, Sikkim - 737106
• ICAO Code: VEPY
• IATA Code: PYG
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Terminals: The airport has one terminal building covering an area of more than 25000 square feet and can house 100 passengers. Besides, it has a car park for almost 100 vehicles and a fire station cum Air Traffic Control Tower.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Free baggage facilities
  • Wheelchairs for persons with disabilities (PWD)
  • Shopping outlets
  • Chemist shops
  • Eateries and cafes

So, this is all about the only airport in Sikkim which enables its citizens to travel to various places and visitors from different areas of India to visit here. If you plan a foreign trip, you can access the nearest international airport at Bagdogra.