Flying from Silchar Airport (IXS) to Guwahati Airport (GAU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Silchar Airport to Guwahati Airport is 45 minutes.
Silchar and Guwahati follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Every week, there are 14 Silchar Airport to Guwahati Airport flights. To take off early, take the 14:15 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 14:20 with IndiGo.
Leave plenty of time to make your IXS to GAU flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your gateway to exploring Guwahati (and maybe even some other exciting corners of India!). Browse the direct flights from Silchar Airport to Guwahati Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is a leader in on-time performance for IXS to GAU flights, with 82.95% of services landing as scheduled.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Silchar Airport to Guwahati Airport. Many travellers pass through Kolkata Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Silchar Airport (IXS) to Guwahati Airport (GAU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Silchar Airport to Guwahati Airport flight is Rs7,676. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs14,230. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from IXS to GAU by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Silchar Airport to Guwahati Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IXS to GAU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Silchar Airport to Guwahati Airport.
Handy information about Silchar Airport (IXS)
Silchar Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from IXS land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Silchar Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Silchar. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Arriving at Guwahati Airport (GAU)
If you're coming in on a late Silchar Airport to Guwahati Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near GAU:
Getting from Guwahati Airport (GAU) to central Guwahati
From Guwahati Airport, Guwahati is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Guwahati Airport (GAU)
November is the busiest month for flights from Silchar Airport to Guwahati Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Guwahati in March.
The warmest month in Guwahati is April, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Silchar Airport to Guwahati Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IXS to GAU in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of India
Siliguri is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Guwahati. Around 338 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Tea Bagan, Shri Krishna Pranami Temple and Mahamaya Kali Bari.