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Amritsar is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre located in Punjab, India. The largest urban city in Punjab, Amritsar is one of India's most profoundly spiritual cities. Both devoted Sikhs and cultural tourists travel to Amritsar to see the iconic Golden Temple. There are various important spiritual and cultural sites along with some ethnic shopping and culinary delights in the city for travellers to experience. Tourists can travel around Amritsar through local buses and rickshaws or hire easily available cars.

Flying Air India

Air India has introduced new weekly flights to connect Birmingham (England) and Amritsar (India) for travellers. The new flights were added to cater to the growing demand to connect the two cities with deeply diasporic connections. Operations will begin on 03rd October 2022 with 2 flights and a third flight will be added to the route from 17th November 2022. These additions are in lieu of restoring Air India’s leadership position in the field of international aviation.

Air India is also bringing back wide-body and narrow-body aircrafts, in addition to leasing new ones to ensure stronger connectivity for journeys to global destinations and international events. With our flights, travellers can also expect crew members to converse in Indian languages, allowing seamless and easy conversations to make your journey memorable.

Air India is one of the premier airlines, with a network spanning across USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Far East, south-east Asia, Australia and the Gulf. Being a Star Alliance member, travellers can access 26 foreign airlines loyalty programmes that are linked with ours. Connection between the cosmopolitan Birmingham and the culturally rich city of Amritsar is not just a great trip but also a meaningful journey.

 

 

Airport Information

The Amritsar airport is one of the biggest in Northern India, with more than 100 domestic and international flights per day. The new terminal, which debuted in 2009, boosted the airport's capacity while also modernising its services. There is room for 1200 passengers per hour at the terminal during peak times. The annual passenger volume is about 4 million.

The Amritsar Airport offers services like

Wheelchair

Wheelchair facilities

Connectivity to Amritsar Metrobus

Connectivity to Amritsar Metrobus

Restaurants and cafés

Restaurants and cafés

VIP room

VIP room

Lost & found

Lost & found

ATMs

ATMs

Duty free stores

Duty free stores

A major hub for air travel in the UK is Birmingham. The airport is a centre for several domestic and international aircraft. Birmingham Airport's current terminal complex is made up of a single, enormous terminal that connects Terminals 1 and 2, which are located on opposite sides of the airport with the Millennium Link. A consistent public transportation system that includes trains, buses, metro, and taxis connects the airport to the city.

The Birmingham Airport offers services like

Assisted Travel

Assisted Travel

Currency Exchange

Currency Exchange

Taxi and Car Rental booking

Taxi and Car Rental booking

Play area for children

Play area for children

Meeting rooms and business centre

Meeting rooms and business centre

Prayer rooms

Prayer rooms