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Are you looking for a flight from Bhavnagar to Shimla? Then Adani OneApp is the place for you.Get best deals on flight tickets on the best dates with Adani One. The airfare calendar will list all flights from Bhavnagagar to Shimla, displaying the airfares from the lowest to the highest. Major airlines, IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Go First, are listed on Adani OneApp and the airfare calendar will tell you the flight status of these carriers. Buy a round-trip ticket if your return date has been planned to maximise your airfare savings. Get the best from your flight tickets on Adani OneApp with the discounted airfares, cheaper tickets and cashback offers. There are no direct flights between Bhavnagar and Shimla. Instead, there are multiple ways to reach Shimla from Bhavnagar. Option one is to travel by road or train from Bhavnagar to Ahmedabad Airport, which is 170 km away by road. Travel time will be around 3.5 to 4 hours. Take a flight from Ahmedabad to Chandigarh Airport. From Chandigarh Airport, take a taxi, rental car or HRTC Volvo bus service to Shimla, which is 112 km from Chandigarh. You can travel on the scenic roads for 3 hours 30 minutes to reach Shimla. The total travel time may be a minimum of 10 to 11 hours. Another option is to fly from Bhavnagar to Mumbai on the morning flight. From Mumbai, take a midday flight to Chandigarh. From Chandigarh Airport, travel by road for 3 hours 30 minutes to reach Shimla. The total travel time for this option is a minimum of 15 hours. There is an option of an all-flight route. Take the single daily morning flight from Bhavnagar to Mumbai. From Mumbai, take a flight to New Delhi. From New Delhi, there is a single daily morning flight from New Delhi Airport to Shimla Airport, which you catch the next morning with an overnight layover at New Delhi. The total travel time will be around 23 hours.

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About Shimla Airport

Shimla Airport (IATA: SLV) is a domestic Airport located in Jabarhatti, 21 km from Shimla. The nearest international Airport to Shimla is the Chandigarh Airport. The Airport is managed and operated by the Airport Authorities of India. The Airport has a single terminal. Presently, the Shimla Airport operates flights mostly to New Delhi with Alliance Air. Another option is to take a taxi to Chandigarh Airport (114 km away) to connect to different cities in India. The facilities at the Airport are trolleys, baggage service, child care rooms, wheelchair assistance, first aid among others. There are eateries for meals at the Airport and some shops inside and outside the Airport for souvenir shopping. There is access to Shimla with taxi service at the Airport to the city, bus stand (17.2 km away) or the railway station (13.4 km away).

About Shimla

Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, is a popular hill station, at an elevation of 7,100 ft. The town is spread over several hills and connecting ridges. Nestled among snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas and gorgeous lush green valleys, Shimla is a quaint town with bustling markets. Shimla was built by the British after the Gurkha War (1814-16) and used for resting troops. It became the summer capital of the British, due to its cool climate and its scenic surroundings. Due to its popularity as the British summer getaway, Shimla still retains its rich colonial heritage with cast-iron lamp posts, buildings and structures and its original names. The climate in Shimla is temperate. The months from March to June are the best time to visit this hill station, with chances of snowfall. Another good time to visit Shimla is during the annual Shimla Summer Festival that lasts for around two weeks. Shimla is famous for its handicrafts such as Himachal hats, silver and bead jewellery, wooden carved and metal handicrafts, woollen handwoven clothes.

About Bhavnagar Airport

Bhavnagar Airport (IATA: BHU) is a domestic airport, located southeast of Bhavnagar city, and is 4 km from the city centre. The closest international airport is Ahmedabad Airport, which is 175 km away. Earlier used as a private airport for VIPs, it was later converted to a domestic airport. The airport has one terminal for both arrivals and departures, with 3 check-in and 2 security counters. Bhavnagar has flights mainly to Mumbai and Pune with domestic carriers like SpiceJet with limited daily flights. It is connected to some other cities with layovers. Among the airport facilities are free trolleys, childcare rooms, information desks, lounge, lost and found counters, wheelchair assistance, and medical aid. There are eateries for food and beverages. There are shops for last-minute souvenir shopping. Taxis, cars, auto rickshaws and buses are available for transport purposes at the airport .

About Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar, known previously as Bhaunagar, is a port city located in the Saurashtra coastal region of the south-central region of Gujarat. Founded in the year 172 3, Bhavnagar used to be a princely state under the rule of Maharaja of Bhavnagar. It later developed into an important industrial and commercial hub and is a port for small vessels . Its history goes back to the 12th and 13th century, when the Gohil Rajputs moved from Marwar to the Gogha Port near Bhavnagar. Maharaja Bhavsinghji Gohil founded the city in 1723 and the Gohils ruled Bhavnagar until Indian independence when it merged with India. Bhavnagar has beautiful monuments with stunning architecture. Bhavnagar has dry and hot summers with extremely high temperatures and humidity. Best time to visit the city is from October to February during winters. Navratri and Mahashivratri are the major festivals celebrated in Bhavnagar.
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Airport Information

Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar Airport, Q53M+G97, Airport Rd, Subhashnagar, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364001

Shimla

Shimla Airport, 33M8+9R9, Shimla, Jubbarhatti, Himachal Pradesh 171011

Frequently Asked Questions

h m is the shortest flight time from Bhavnagar to Shimla.
The first flight , departs at 25:00 from Bhavnagar
The last flight , departs at 00:00 from Bhavnagar
Chadwick waterfall is 7 km from Shimla city centre and 1 km from railway station. The recommended way is to take the road with a cab, and then there is a short walk to the falls.
Kufri is a beautiful hill station, 16 km from Shimla, and is 2,510 m above sea level.
A minimum of 2-3 days will be enough to explore Bhavnagar , to see places like the Nilambag Palace, Gaurishankar Lake, Mukteshwar temple, Velavadar National Park.
There are no flights between Bhavnagar and Shimla. There are options to fly from Bhavnagar-Mumbai-New Delhi-Shimla, with long layovers. Or fly, taking the route of Bhavnagar-Mumbai-Chandigarh. Then travel from Chandigarh to Shimla by road.
Yes. Around 47 km from Bhavnagar is a beautiful blackbuck sanctuary called the Velavadar Blackbuck National Park.
The temperature stays pleasant in the months of October through February, which are ideal for a visit to Bhavnagar.
Shimla cuisine is similar to North Indian cuisine, but has its own influences . Some popular dishes are Sidu, Madra, Dhaam, Thukpa, Babru, Chha Gosht among many more.
Bhavnagar is a small Gujarati city with a lot of sights and attractions such as the Blackbuck National Par k, Takhteshwar Temple, the Akshar Temple, Victoria Park, the Palitana, and Gaurishankar Lake.
Bhavnagarís cuisine is typically spicy Kathiawadi cuisine. Some of their desserts are Aadiya Pak, Puran Poli, and Jalebis.
Shimlaís Mall Road is the heart of the town. It is full of shops such as the Himachal Emporium or the Lakkar Bazaar selling handicrafts, handmade woollen clothes, Kullu shawls, wooden handicrafts, Himachalís famous jams, preserves and squashes.
Bhavnagar produces the fine cotton embroidered sarees, and carved diamonds from Bhavnagar are very famous. It is also known for beadwork, wooden lacquer work and artworks like Gohilwad Rabri, and Koli embroidery work.
Travellers will find local buses and taxis outside the airport, which will take them to the city's centre, which is 9 km away.
The fastest direct flight from Ahmedabad to Chandigarh takes around 1 hr 40 mins.
Bhavnagar Airport offers a variety of facilities and services. The Airport has free trolleys, wheelchairs, a medical room, conveyor belts, washrooms, and a lost and found baggage counter, among other amenities.