Srinagar flights from London take 12-16 hours depending on your routing. The city is served by Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), located around 14km south of the city centre.
No direct flights from UK. All routes connect via Delhi or Mumbai. The most popular connections route via Delhi (Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoAir), Mumbai (Air India, IndiGo).
Return fares range from £500-650 in low season to £850-1,200 during peak periods. May-September (peak tourist season) typically sees the highest demand. November-February (winter, limited access) offers the best deals.
Srinagar operates on GMT+5:30 (5.5 hours ahead of London in winter, 4.5 hours ahead in summer). Budget time from the airport, as traffic can add to your journey.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals are rare for popular routes
Peak seasons push prices up 30-50%
Sweet Spot
8-12 weeks before travel for peak season for best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During May-September (peak tourist season) without advance planning
School holiday periods if travelling with families
Dal Lake
Iconic lake with houseboats and shikaras. Stay overnight on a houseboat for the full experience.
Mughal Gardens
Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi. Terraced gardens with fountains and mountain views.
Gulmarg
Hill station 50km away. Gondola to 4,000m for skiing in winter or hiking and golf in summer.
Shankaracharya Temple
1,100-foot hill temple with panoramic views of the Kashmir Valley. Steep climb.
Old City Bazaars
Traditional markets for Pashmina shawls, carpets, wooden crafts, and saffron.