Airport

LudhianaAirport (LUH)

The Ludhiana Airport also known as Sahnewal Airport serves the city of Punjab in India. The airport is approximately 5 kilometers to the southeast of Ludhiana, in the town of Sahnewal.

The airport is spread over 130 acres, just off the Grand Trunk Road. An Aerotropolis is currently being planned for this city, which will be the second in the country after Durgapur, and it will be spread over an area of 3,500 acres.

Flight Information

Currently, direct flights to New Delhi are operated by Air India Regional from the Ludhiana Airport. Several other cities, such as Goa, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are also connected through indirect flights via New Delhi.

Terminals

There is a single domestic terminal with one boarding gate. The total capacity of this terminal is 20 each for arrivals and departures.

Traveling Around

This airport is well-connected to many other destinations with general taxi services easily available in close proximity to the airport. The bus stand is also quite near to the airport and can be reached by taxis.

Services and Facilities

Basic passenger services like trolleys to carry baggage are easily available at Ludhiana Airport.

Things to Do

There is a small eating joint that serves light snacks and beverages within the airport premises. Passengers can grab a quick bite and spend some time at the eatery while they await their flights.

Hotels

Affordable stay options, such as Grand Star, Aveda Hotel, and OYO Rooms are located in close proximity to the airport. Luxury hotels, such as Radisson Blu, Aditya Hotel, Hyatt Regency, Fortune Park Klassik, Imperial Executive, and A’Hotel Ludhiana are also located at short distance from the airport.

Tips for Fliers

Ludhiana is home is to several religious tourist destinations so observe the rules of decorum at such places.

Only change your currency at authorized vendors, to avoid being duped.

Nearby Attractions

There are several tourist attractions in this Indian city. Some of these include Nehru Rose Garden, Guru Nanak Sports Stadium, Rural Museum, Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Guru Nanak Bhawan, Gurdwara Charananwal Sahib, Tiger Safari, and Hardy’s World Amusement Park. Other destinations that are also worth visiting include Gurdwara Alamgir Sahib, Deer Park, Gurdwara Manji Sahib, and the Water Resource Museum.

Other notable sites include the Pir-I-Dastgir Shrine and Sanglan Wala Shivalaya Mandir. The Pir-I-Dastgir Shrine is a tomb dedicated to the famous Muslim saint Abdul Kadir Galani and is situated within the Ludhiana Fort. Sanglan Wala Shivalaya Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is 400 years old.

Ludhiana Bazaar is a great destination for shopping enthusiasts and while being modern it still retains its old world charm. The primary market is Chura Bazaar, where you can not only make interesting purchases, but also indulge in some window shopping. The Ghumar Mandi Road is another great shopping location where you will find several items of interest like exotic saris, jewelry, and lots more.

If the way to your heart is through your tummy, make it a point to visit the Sarabha Nagar market. The area is brimming with cafes, bakeries, restaurants and even pizza outlets. While in the city also make it a point to try out the local lassi, as Punjab is known for both the sweet and salty variations of this drink.