Airport

Jorhat Airport

Jorhat Airport (JRH)

Jorhat Airport is the third major airport in the state of Assam, ranking just after Guwahati and Dibrugarh airports. The ranking is based on the number of flights that operate from the airport daily and passenger traffic annually. Jorhat Airport was constructed in the early 1950s with the objective of launching aircrafts to carry out airdrops in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. The airport is located 7 km south-west of Jorhat city.

Flight Information

Jorhat airport is well connected to Guwahati, Kolkata and Bangalore by direct flights and indirectly connected to other places in India through these three cities. The domestic flight operators at the airport include Jet Airways and JetKonnect.

Terminals

Jorhat Airport has only one terminal that supports domestic flight operations through four check-in counters. The terminal is well equipped to quickly accommodate expansions that are likely to take place in the future.

Traveling in and around

Jorhat Airport is connected to the city bus stand by road. The terminal and the bus station are 10 km apart and either destination can be reached from the other within 10 minutes. Private cabs and taxis are available for commuting to the airport from the bus station and vice versa. Located at a distance of 9 km from Jorhat Airport is the Jorhat railway station.

Services and Facilities

Jorhat airport has baggage services such as availability of luggage trolleys and baggage wrapping machines to help arriving and departing passengers. Wheel chairs with escorts are available for the aged and the physically challenged.

Things to Do

The airport has limited but good options to engage the waiting passengers. There are juice and snack bars and cafes from where you can grab a quick bite as well as restaurants for elaborate dining options. The airport also has a few retail shops that sell handlooms typical of North Eastern and more specifically Assamese culture and traditions. Travelers can also purchase merchandise from duty-free stores at the airport.

Hotels

Jorhat is one of the main cities in Assam and a scenic one at that. The city has many beautiful, luxurious and comfortable places of accommodation located amidst lush and serene backdrops. The Kaziranga Golf Resort, Welcome Heritage Banyan Grove and WelcomHeritage Thengal Manor offer luxury accommodation at Jorhat. Hotel Jora Palace, Orbit Jorhat and Hotel Sky Star are the choices if you are looking at more budget-friendly options of stay in the city.

Helpful Tips

Jorhat experiences its share of heavy showers and thunderstorms that make flying difficult. It is advisable to check for flight schedules in advance considering such extreme climatic conditions that may not be conducive for flight operations.

Nearby Attractions

Jorhat is a land of spectacular beauty, exotic flora and fauna and beautiful weather. The world famous Kaziranga National Park at Jorhat is the home of the majestic Indian rhino and should not be missed if you are in the city. The other places of interest at Jorhat include the Tocklai Tea Research Center (the oldest tea research institute in the world). Teas from the hills of Assam are internationally popular and also considered one of the best in the world. Kakochang Waterfalls, Gymkhana Club and Dhekiakhowa Barnamghar are other popular tourist attractions in Jorhat.

FAQs

  1. What are the top airline brands that operate from airport frequently?
    The top airline brands that operate from airport frequently are – Jet Airways, JetLite and .
  2. What is the airport code for airport?
    The IATA code for the airport is JRH.
  3. What are the most frequent routes from airport?
    The most popular sectors from airport are Jorhat to Kolkata with 28 weekly flights respectively.
  4. When does the first flight leave from airport?
    The first flight from to Kolkata is at 1:25 PM, which is Jet Airways airline 2642 followed by Jet Airways 7049 which leaves at 2:00 PM.
  5. When does the last flight leave from airport?
    Jet Airways 2642 to Kolkata is the last flight that departs from airport at 2:35 PM.