Halwara Airport (HWR)

Departures from Halwara Airport (HWR) at a glance

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Halwara Airport (HWR) is in Ludhiana district, Punjab, about 26 to 28 km south-west of the city of Ludhiana. The Prime Minister's Office described it as a new civil enclave developed at Halwara, with a runway for larger aircraft than Ludhiana's earlier airport took. The Prime Minister inaugurated its terminal building on 1 February 2026.

Air India began commercial services to Halwara on 15 May 2026, the first airline to do so, according to its launch release. Direct domestic flights recorded from the airport are with Air India, to New Delhi.

Getting to Halwara Airport from Ludhiana

Air India's Halwara airport page says pre-paid taxi services are available from the airport. Hired cars are also an option, according to India's Aeronautical Information Publication. The airport is about 26 to 28 km from the city.

Facilities at Halwara Airport

Air India's airport page says the airport operates from a single terminal, with Air India's check-in counters and its airport ticketing office next to the departure entry gate. Passengers who need special assistance can go to the ticketing office.

The same page lists free Wi-Fi in the terminal, and says there are currently no lounge facilities and no designated smoking rooms. Hotels are in nearby townships within about 10 to 20 km of the airport, according to India's Aeronautical Information Publication.

Direct domestic flights recorded from Halwara

Direct domestic flights recorded from Halwara Airport go to:

Destination	Airport	Airlines recorded
New Delhi	Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)	Air India

At its launch, Air India said its Halwara flights were timed for onward connections via Delhi to its international network, on a single ticket with through check-in of baggage, and that guests would have same-terminal transfers at Delhi airport between their domestic and international flights. Check with Air India for its current schedule before you plan a trip around this route.

Flying Air India from Halwara

Air India publishes its check-in, baggage and passenger rules on its website, and the rules below apply to flights Air India operates. Check them against your booking before you fly.

Check-in

Air India's check-in counters close 60 minutes before departure on domestic flights, and boarding gates close 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. You can also check in on Air India's website or app, or through its AI.g virtual assistant.

Cabin and checked baggage

Air India allows one piece of hand baggage of up to 7 kg in Economy (10 kg in Business), and gives the bag size as 55 x 40 x 20 cm. On top of that you can carry one personal item, such as a handbag, a laptop in a bag, a camera or a folding umbrella, provided it fits under the seat in front and weighs no more than 3 kg. With an infant, Air India allows personal and infant cabin items weighing up to a total of 5 kg, in addition to the cabin bag.

Air India's checked-baggage page gives Economy allowances by fare brand: 15 kg on Value, 20 kg on Classic and 25 kg on Flex. Air India says the allowance for a domestic flight depends on travel class, fare family, route and Maharaja Club membership status, so the ticket decides: check yours before you pack.

Power banks and spare batteries

Air India treats power banks as spare batteries: they go in hand baggage only, each packed individually, with at most two per passenger and each no more than 100 watt-hours (Wh), in Air India's words. A Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) circular of 11 November 2025 adds that power banks and spare batteries must not go in the overhead bins and are not to be used or charged during the flight.

Infants, children travelling alone and pregnancy

Air India treats a child as an infant if they are over seven days and under two years old on the travel date. Proof of age can be a birth certificate, a vaccination certificate or a passport, and without one on the day an adult fare will be charged, subject to seats being available. An infant travels on an adult's lap, one infant per adult, and strollers are not allowed on board, but you can ask for a bassinet, subject to availability.

Air India's unaccompanied minor service is for children aged 5 to 11 who have not yet turned 12, on Air India-operated flights only. A parent or guardian submits the forms at an Air India city booking or airport ticketing office at least six hours before departure, reaches the airport at least three hours before the flight, and stays at the airport until the flight leaves.

Air India's page sets limits on flying in pregnancy by week, asks for an obstetrician's certificate from the 33rd week and does not allow travel beyond the 35th week. Check with Air India before you book.

Air India's Fog Care on Delhi flights

For dense winter fog, Air India's Fog Care offer gives passengers on Delhi flights scheduled for early morning or late evening one change or cancellation per booking at no additional charge. That means rebooking on an Air India flight with the same origin and destination within 72 hours, or a refund for the affected part of the journey. Air India notifies affected passengers by WhatsApp and email before they travel.

Identity documents and liquids in cabin baggage

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) list of photo identity documents accepted at entry to an airport terminal includes a passport, Aadhaar or m-Aadhaar, a voter photo identity card and a driving licence, carried in original with a valid ticket. An infant or minor travelling with a parent or guardian who holds valid identity proof needs no separate document on the CISF list, but an unaccompanied minor does. Check Air India's own requirements as well, including its proof of age for infants.

In cabin baggage, the CISF restricted-articles list allows liquids, aerosols and gels in containers of up to 100 ml each, packed in one clear, resealable one-litre plastic bag. Medicine or an inhaler accompanied by a prescription, and baby food, are exceptions.

Delays, cancellations and your rights on domestic flights

Air India's Fog Care offer above applies to fog-hit Delhi flights scheduled for early morning or late evening.

Passenger rights on domestic flights are set by the DGCA's Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 3, Series M, Part IV, Revision 4, dated 25 January 2023 and effective from 15 February 2023. If you checked in on time, the airline provides meals and refreshments during a long delay, at thresholds that depend on the flight's length. It does not have to provide them where the delay is caused by extraordinary circumstances that could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken.

A passenger not told of a cancellation in time is offered either an alternate flight, or compensation under the CAR together with a full refund. Compensation is not due to a passenger who gave the airline no email address or phone number at booking, or where the cancellation is caused by extraordinary circumstances. The CAR lists meteorological conditions, air traffic control and security risks among the causes for which an airline need not pay compensation.

You can complain to the airline, file a grievance on the Air Sewa app or portal, or go to a statutory body or court.

Ludhiana and places to visit

The Ludhiana district administration calls Ludhiana "the Industrial Capital of Punjab", and the Prime Minister called the city a vital industrial and commercial hub in northern India. The Prime Minister's Office also described the new terminal as catering to Ludhiana and its surrounding industrial and agricultural hinterland.

Places the district administration lists for visitors include the Nehru Rose Garden, where the city holds its annual rose festival; Hardy's World amusement park; the Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum; and Gurudwara Shri Manji Sahib, Alamgir. Ludhiana is a rail junction on the Delhi to Amritsar line, according to the district administration.

Questions about Halwara Airport

Where is Halwara Airport?

Halwara Airport is in Ludhiana district, Punjab, about 26 to 28 km south-west of the city of Ludhiana.

When did commercial flights start at Halwara Airport?

Air India began commercial services on 15 May 2026, according to its launch release. The Prime Minister had inaugurated the terminal building on 1 February 2026.

How do I get from Halwara Airport to Ludhiana?

Air India's airport page says pre-paid taxi services are available from the airport. Hired cars are also an option, according to India's Aeronautical Information Publication. The airport is about 26 to 28 km from the city.

Is there a lounge at Halwara Airport?

Air India's airport page says there are currently no lounge facilities at Halwara Airport. It lists free Wi-Fi in the terminal.

Which airline has direct domestic flights recorded from Halwara Airport?

Air India, to New Delhi.

How much baggage can I take on Air India from Halwara?

Air India allows one cabin bag of up to 7 kg in Economy, plus a personal item of up to 3 kg that fits under the seat in front. Its Economy checked allowance depends on the fare brand (15 kg on Value, 20 kg on Classic, 25 kg on Flex), so check your ticket.