Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC): what you need to know
The timezone in Chandigarh is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Doha.
To ensure you get on your DOH to IXC flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Chandigarh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DOH and IXC:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
Rs37,415 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Chandigarh Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs95,498. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DOH to IXC if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport to Chandigarh Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DOH to IXC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Chandigarh Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DOH land at their destination as scheduled 83.59% of the time.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DOH? If you're catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Chandigarh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
If you're getting in on a late Hamad International Airport to Chandigarh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near IXC:
Venture beyond Chandigarh and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Chandigarh Airport rental car from Europcar.
Reserving your vehicle from Chandigarh Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to central Chandigarh
From Chandigarh Airport, Chandigarh is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Chandigarh Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Chandigarh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Hamad International Airport to Chandigarh Airport for June if you'd like to explore Chandigarh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 41ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DOH to IXC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chandigarh. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Jaipur is another sought-after destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south of Chandigarh. No journey is complete without dropping by Amber Fort, Hawa mahal museum and City Palace.