Chandigarh International Airport serves as the main airport of Tricity. Currently, only domestic flights operate from here, though international flights are going to start soon. It is connected to the cities of Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar, Chennai, etc. via AirAsia India, Air India, Jet Airways, GoAir, IndiGo SpiceJet and Vistara. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi (260 km away) is the nearest major international airport. It is connected to cities across the country as well as international cities such as Moscow, Sharjah, Toronto, Beijing, Paris, Mauritius, etc. Apart from several domestic airlines, international airlines serving the airport include Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air Mauritius, etc.
Nearest Airport: Chandigarh International Airport lies at a distance of just 16 km from the city of Panchkula.
Safety Suggestion: Generally, there are no weather-related issues that affect the schedule of flights. However, the city is engulfed by a thick cover of fog during the months of December and January, causing visibility issues. This might lead to possible delays in flights.
Panchkula is well-connected to major cities in India through several national highways, including Ambala-Shimla National Highway No.-22, National Highway NH-21 and National Highway No. 73. Haryana Roadways serve as a major transport service, connecting Panchkula to cities in Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh. As the city of Chandigarh is just 12 km away, you can board a bus to Chandigarh and reach Panchkula via cab or auto rickshaw. Many private buses also ply on these routes. These buses have a wide range of options including A/C buses, non-A/C buses, deluxe buses, semi-deluxe buses, etc.
Journey Suggestion: The highways that lead to Panchkula are well-maintained. However, on some stretches, especially the ones near Delhi, there might be traffic jams. Hence, a road trip to Panchkula should be planned in advance, considering the commute time.
The city itself does not have a railway station. But it is very near to Chandigarh and Chandimandir Cantonment, which have connectivity throughout the country.
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Theme of Panchkula[Adventure, Romantic, Pilgrimage]
You'll love Panchkula for[Clean roads, Parks, Proximity to hill stations]
