Dal Lake and Boulevard Road, Srinagar
✈️ Sheikh ul-Alam Airport (SXR) · 12–15 km to the city

Srinagar Airport Taxi

Pre-booked airport pickup and drop with a driver waiting at arrivals. Fixed fare, no haggling, no prepaid-counter markup.
Airport pickup + full day from₹2,000
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12 km
To Lal Chowk
15 km
To Dal Lake
30–45 min
Drive time
24/7
All flights met

Srinagar airport taxi fare

Wynn Cabs prices by the day, not by the kilometre. An airport pickup is almost always the first day of your trip, so the fare below covers the pickup and the rest of that day — hotel check-in, then Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens or whatever you have time for before evening. You are not paying twice.

VehicleFareSeatsLuggageAC (optional)
Sedan (Dzire / Etios)Starting from ₹2,00042 bags+₹300
Maruti ErtigaStarting from ₹2,20063 bags+₹500
Toyota InnovaStarting from ₹2,70074 bags+₹500
Innova CrystaStarting from ₹3,10074 bags+₹500
Toyota FortunerStarting from ₹5,50074 bags+₹500
Force Urbania (Tempo Traveller)Starting from ₹7,20012–178+ bags+₹800

Transfer-only (airport to hotel, no sightseeing) is quoted separately on WhatsApp and is lower than the day rate. Tell us your flight and hotel.

Why pre-book instead of the airport counter: the prepaid counter at SXR charges a flat rate per sector and the car is whichever is next in line. With a pre-booked cab you choose the vehicle, the driver has your name and flight number, waits through delays at no extra cost, and the same car can continue as your sightseeing cab.

How the pickup works

  1. Send us your flight number, date and hotel on WhatsApp. We confirm the fare and send the driver's name and number the evening before.
  2. Your driver tracks the flight and waits at the arrivals exit with a name board. SXR has one terminal and one exit, so you will not miss each other.
  3. Airport to Boulevard Road / Dal Lake takes 30–45 minutes depending on the hour; Lal Chowk and Rajbagh about 25–35 minutes. Houseboat guests are dropped at the ghat and we call the houseboat shikara for you.
  4. For departures, we pick you up 2.5 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international. Security at SXR includes a vehicle check at the outer gate, which is why the margin matters.

✓ Included in the fare

  • Driver and fuel
  • Road tolls and parking
  • Driver's night halt (overnight trips)
  • Pickup from your hotel, houseboat or airport
  • Up to 10 hours of duty per day

✗ Not included

  • AC — optional, charged per day (see table)
  • Local union vehicles for sightseeing inside Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg
  • Gondola tickets, pony and ATV rides, entry fees
  • Extra hours after 6 pm at ₹180/hour
  • Meals and personal expenses

Add a sightseeing afternoon

Most flights land before 2 pm, which leaves a full afternoon. The usual first-day loop is Shankaracharya hill for the view, then Nishat and Shalimar gardens on the lake, ending with a shikara at sunset. In late October and November, the new chrysanthemum garden at Cheshma Shahi fits the same loop. Read the airport to city guide for a fuller walkthrough of arrivals, SIM cards and ATMs.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from Srinagar airport to Dal Lake?

With Wynn Cabs the airport pickup is part of a full day starting from ₹2,000 (sedan), which also covers your sightseeing that day. A transfer-only fare is quoted on WhatsApp and is lower.

Will the driver wait if my flight is delayed?

Yes. The driver tracks your flight and waits at arrivals at no extra charge. Delays are not counted against your day's hours.

Can I book an Innova or a Tempo Traveller for airport pickup?

Yes — Innova and Innova Crysta for families up to 7, Fortuner, and a 12–17 seat Force Urbania for groups. Choose the vehicle when you book.

Is the Srinagar airport prepaid taxi cheaper?

It can be for a plain transfer, but you get whichever car is next and no sightseeing continuation. Pre-booking gives you a fixed fare, your choice of vehicle and a driver who stays with you for the day.

Fares shown are indicative starting rates and may vary with season, dates, vehicle availability and your exact pickup point. The fare quoted to you on call or WhatsApp at the time of booking is the final applicable rate. See our terms and conditions.

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Send us your dates and pickup point — we confirm the exact fare and driver details within 10 minutes. No advance for enquiries.

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