For any Enquiry, Call us, +91-9911990190 , +91-9911990190

Home / Travel By Air

Reaching Katra

Travelling to Katra - By Air

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

Traveling

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
IATA Code
IXJ
Airport to Katra
53 km
Road Transfer
1.5–2 hrs
Direct to Shrine
Heli
Available at Airport
Parchi
Details

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
Quick Links

More Yatra & Travel Information

Helpful guides about routes, weather, transport, and planning your Vaishno Devi Yatra.

During peak season, checking these options in advance can save you a lot of waiting time.

Planning your Vaishno Devi Yatra?

The Definitive Vaishno Devi Yatra Guide 2026

Every step covered - RFID to darshan, helicopter to palki · For Families, Groups & First-timers

  • RFID Yatra Parchi complete guide
  • Helicopter booking - all 6 types explained
  • 16 sections, 50+ pages - updated 2026
₹99
Complete Digital Guide
Get the Guide - ₹99
We Can Book It For You

Want Help Arranging Your Vaishno Devi Trip?

Skip the planning. Our private assistance team can book your hotel, helicopter, battery car, Yatra Parchi and travel to Katra - as a complete Yatra package or one service at a time.

  • Hotels in Katra
  • Helicopter & Battery Car
  • Train, Taxi & Transfers
  • Full Day-by-Day Itinerary

We are a private service provider, not the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, and not affiliated with it. Our assistance fee is charged separately. View our charges →

News/Updates
● LIVE UPDATES DonateDonate Online NRINRI Donate Online
Yatra Help