Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Silchar Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
The best airport I ever came across was the Silchar Airport …. Extremely amiable staff makes it the most delightful domestic airport in India. – a traveller
Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Silchar Airport.
What to Expect
Silchar Airport has a tiny terminal that handles a few domestic routes. Facilities are limited to a couple cafes and a small souvenir shop.
Where to Sleep
We have no sleep-related reviews, but it seems this airport closes nightly. Have a backup plan if you’re camping out. For uninterrupted sleep, day rooms are available for transit passengers. Otherwise, head to Silchar city center for hotels, about 30 minutes away. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Lounges
As of this update we were unable to confirm whether the airport has any first class or business lounges. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Hotels & Day Rooms
If sleeping in Silchar Airport on a bench does not appeal to you, there are day rooms for transit passengers. Rate: Rs 1500/- (single). If you are looking for a hotel outside of the airport, it is best to head back to Silchar city center (about 30 minutes southwest of the airport), as there are no hotels in or near the airport.
To find a cheap room, there is a list of hotels in Silchar on Tripadvisor that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport WiFi/Internet
WiFi is available at Silchar Airport.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there is a baby care room for breastfeeding and diaper-changing.
Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge.
Drinking Water – Thirsty? There are water fountains available.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free shopping is unavailable. Although, there is a shop selling local crafts.
Food & Drink – There is a Tea/Coffee Kiosk and a Tea Leaf Outlet available in the Departures Area.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Medical Services – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, first aid services are available. Location: Arrivals Hall.
Mobile Charging – Charging points are available in the Departure Halls.
Rest Zones – Not available.
Showers – Not available.
Airport Hours
While it appears that this airport closes at night, as of this update, we were unable to confirm airport hours of operation. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Airlines
As of February 2019, Silchar airport is served by the following airlines: Air India • Jet Airways • SpiceJet.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Taxis
Taxis and auto-rickshaws are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area of the airport.
Buses
Air conditioned buses provide transportation between the airport and downtown Silchar. At the time of this February 2019 update, no further information is available.
Last updated: 2019-08-13
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers and their web sites. We are not representatives of any of the above mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.