Chandigarh Airport Closed Until Further Notice- What Are The Other Air Travel Alternatives?

Chandigarh airport news: The Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh has been temporarily closed until further notice to facilitate. This is following India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan. This precautionary measure has suspended all domestic and international flights, and travellers in the region are wondering about alternative options for air travel.

Here are few alternative airports for commuters:

For those seeking alternative airports during this period, several options are available within a reasonable distance from Chandigarh:

Located in Sahnewal, Ludhiana Airport offers limited domestic flights.

Situated in Jubbarhatti, Shimla Airport provides regional connectivity.

Located in Gaggal, Kangra Airport serves the Dharamshala region. It is the largest airport in Himachal Pradesh in terms of passenger traffic, handling around 210,000 passengers in the fiscal year 2024–25.

Situated in Bhuntar, this airport serves the Kullu and Manali regions. As of April 2024, Alliance Air operates flights connecting Kullu to Delhi .

Travellers are advised to check the availability of flights and transportation options to these airports in advance, as services may vary. Additionally, with the increased demand on rail services, booking train tickets early is recommended.

Chandigarh Airport Closed

Ajay Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Chandigarh International Airport Ltd (CHIAL), confirmed the indefinite suspension of operations: “All domestic and international flights will remain suspended until further notice.”

The Indian Air Force has now taken full control of the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh to ensure military preparedness, amid concerns of possible retaliatory strikes from across the border.

Operation Sindoor: What Prompted the Closure?

The airspace restrictions and airport closures follow a massive overnight military counterstrike at Pakistan, named Operation Sindoor, under which nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The strikes reportedly killed 80 to 90 terrorists, including 25–30 each in Bahawalpur and Muridke — known strongholds of terror infrastructure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally approved the name Operation Sindoor.

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