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Jammu Airport (Satwari) — nearest airport for Vaishno Devi Yatra

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Travelling to Katra — By Air

Fly into Jammu Airport (IXJ) — 53 km · 1.5–2 hrs from Katra by road

Travel By Air

Jammu Airport, also known as Satwari Airport (IATA: IXJ), is the primary airport serving Jammu, the winter capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The airport is located in the Satwari area of Jammu, approximately 14 kilometers from the city center.

It plays a crucial role in connecting Jammu with other major cities in India and serves as a gateway for tourists and pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra and other attractions in the region.

By Road, traveling to Katra from Jammu Airport takes around 1.5 to 2 hrs and is 53 km away. Cabs can be booked from outside the airport.
Jammu Airport Exterior View
Jammu Airport Exterior View
Jammu Airport Night View
Jammu Airport Night View
IXJ IATA Code
53 km Airport to Katra
1.5–2 hrs Road Transfer
Heli Direct to Sanjhi Chhat
Parchi Available at Airport

Flights to Jammu & Services

Flights to Jammu

Operators Air India, SpiceJet, Vistara, IndiGo. (Please check the weather report and frequency of Airlines before bookings.)
Please check the weather report and frequency of airlines before booking.

Helicopter Service from Jammu Airport

Direct to Shrine

Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has started Helicopter Service from Jammu Airport to Sanjhi Chhat Helipad and Panchi Helipad directly.

Helicopter Booking Details

Yatra Parchi at Airport

Free

Yatra Parchi can be obtained at Jammu Airport only, and tickets can be booked online/offline.

Yatra Parchi Details

Nav Chandi Path

It is also known as Nav Chandi Path. Details are Here.

Road Transfer to Katra

53 km · 1.5–2 hrs

By Road, traveling to Katra from Jammu Airport takes around 1.5 to 2 hrs and is 53 km away. Cabs can be booked from outside the airport.

Taxi & Car Details
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