Chandigarh Airport, also known as Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), serves Chandigarh from a terminal in Mohali. To reach The Pelican Hotel, you can choose from taxi services, car rental, radio taxi or city bus options; check the current arrangements before setting off.
- The terminal is in Jhiurheri village, Mohali, south of the runway.
- The runway lies in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
- Domestic and international terminals each have one arrival gate and one departure gate.
Where Chandigarh Airport is in relation to the hotel
Chandigarh Airport is about a 20-minute drive from Pelican Hotel, according to the route information. The terminal sits across the state boundary from the runway: its address is in Mohali, while the runway is in Chandigarh.
IXC is around 11 kilometres from Chandigarh city centre. That city-centre measure gives context for the airport’s location, but your trip to the hotel depends on the route and transport you choose.
How do you get from Chandigarh Airport to the hotel?
You can travel onward by taxi, rental car or city bus, all included among the airport’s transport facilities by Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL).
CHIAL also provides general taxi service and inter-state taxi or car service. If your onward journey includes another city, inter-state bus services are available from ISBT Sector 17, ISBT Sector 43 and Ambala.
The Chandigarh Railway Station route is a separate option for rail connections; see the question of how to get from Chandigarh Railway Station to the hotel when planning that leg.
For app-based rides, Uber directs passengers to follow the pickup instructions shown in the app after requesting a ride. The pickup point can vary by terminal, and it may not be beside the exit closest to you.
What should you check before choosing a ride?
Confirm the pickup point and service details before you leave the terminal, since airport arrangements can change. For an Uber pickup, compare the driver’s name, licence plate and car colour with the details in the app before getting into the vehicle.
For other rides, check where the operator’s service is currently available and how to arrange it. CHIAL’s passenger information includes radio taxi, car rental, taxi services and city bus service among the airport facilities. Check CHIAL’s official site before you go for current airport information.
Planning around arrival and check-in
Allow time to arrange your onward ride after landing, and confirm your check-in arrangements with the hotel directly. The airport has accessible restrooms, escalators and lifts, along with a tourism information desk, medical inspection room, child-care rooms, ATMs and foreign-exchange facilities.
The airport-to-hotel journey is about 71 minutes on foot, compared with about 20 minutes by car. For room details, see Pelican Hotel rooms.
FAQs
What is the airport code for Chandigarh Airport?
Its airport code is IXC. The airport is also known as Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport.
Are buses available from the airport?
City bus service is among the transport facilities CHIAL names for the airport. Check current service details with the airport before relying on a particular route.
Where should you meet an app-based ride?
Follow the pickup directions in the ride app after requesting a car. The assigned point may vary by terminal and may not be at the nearest exit.