Naini Saini Airport Pithoragarh 2026 | Flights, Timings & Access

Naini Saini Airport | Gateway to Remote Kumaon

Naini Saini airport (NSP) Pithoragarh town se 5 km par sthit hai. 2018 mein commercial operations shuru hue. India's northernmost small airport, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route facilitate karta hai.

Airport Details

• IATA code | NSP
• ICAO code | VAPT
• Elevation | 1,550 m
• Runway | 1,310 m (limited to ATR-72 and smaller)
• Operator | AAI (Airports Authority of India)

Flight Schedules 2026

Operations are seasonal and subject to weather. Typical Q1 schedule:

Route	Airline	Frequency
Delhi (DEL) - Pithoragarh (NSP)	Alliance Air	Mon/Wed/Fri
Pantnagar (PGH) - Pithoragarh (NSP)	Alliance Air	Seasonal
Dehradun (DED) - Pithoragarh (NSP)	Proposed 2026	TBA

Approximate Fares

• Delhi-Pithoragarh one-way | Rs 3,500-7,500
• Return (weekend) | Rs 8,000-15,000
• Kailash Yatra season (Jun-Sep) | 30-40% premium

Getting to Pithoragarh Town

• Pre-paid taxi | Rs 300-500, 10-15 minutes
• Autos | Rs 150-250 (bargain)
• Hotel pickup | Most hotels offer free pickup

Airport Facilities

• Waiting hall (50-seater)
• Small snack counter
• Clean restrooms
• No lounge (limited infrastructure)
• Paid parking
• No duty-free (domestic only)

When Flights Cancel

Bad weather common issue in winter (Dec-Feb) and monsoon (Jul-Aug). Plan buffer day either side of flight. Alternative: Pantnagar airport (PGH, 200 km, 6 hr drive) or Kathgodam railway station (220 km).

Kailash Yatra Connection

Yatris arrive Naini Saini → ITBP medical → Dharchula → Lipulekh Pass. Airport saves 10-12 hours vs road journey from Delhi. Budget Rs 2L+ for complete yatra including airfare.

Hotels Near Airport

• Hotel Ulka Devi | 5 km, Rs 2.5K-4.5K.
• Hotel Punetha | 5 km, Rs 2K-3.5K.
• Imperial Hotel | 6 km, Rs 3K-5K premium.

Local Sightseeing Same Day

• Pithoragarh Fort (1789, 6 km)
• Chandak Hill viewpoint (7 km)
• Kapileshwar Mahadev cave temple
• Soar Valley scenic drive (12 km)

Combine Trip

Use NSP as entry, road trip out: Pithoragarh → Munsyari → Almora → Nainital → exit via Kathgodam or Pantnagar. 7-10 day Kumaon circuit.

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