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Silchar Airport Guide

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

IXS Airport Overview

silchar airport guideTo 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 (code: IXS) has a tiny terminal that handles a few domestic routes. Facilities are limited to a couple of cafes and a small souvenir shop.

Sleeping in Silchar Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews, but it seems this airport closes nightly. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. 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, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Silchar Airport Guide.

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.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

Airport Hours

While it appears that this airport closes at night, as of this update, we could not confirm the airport’s hours of operation.  If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels & Day Rooms

If sleeping in Silchar airport sounds like a nightmare, there are day rooms for transit passengers. Rate: Rs 1500/- (single). There are no hotels near the airport, so you can expect to drive 30 minutes to the Silchar city center. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Silchar, search deals and read traveller reviews.

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.

Drinking Water

Thirsty? There are water fountains available.

Food & Drink

A Tea/Coffee Kiosk and a Tea Leaf Outlet are available in the Departures Area.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

Charging points are available in the Departure Halls.

Showers

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WiFi/Internet

WiFi is available at Silchar Airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

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.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free shopping is unavailable. However, there is a shop selling local crafts.

Medical Services – First aid services are available if you feel unwell or injured yourself. Location: Arrivals Hall.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Airlines
Silchar Airport is served by the following airlines: Air India • SpiceJet.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Buses

Air-conditioned buses provide transportation between the airport and downtown Silchar. At the time of this update, no further information is available.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis and auto-rickshaws are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is 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 websites. 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.