Travelling from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Jaisalmer Airport (JSA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Every week, there are three Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 13:10 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 13:10 with IndiGo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your JAI to JSA flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Getting to Jaisalmer (and then exploring more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo ranks as the leading on-time carrier for JAI to JSA flights, with 82.61% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport. These are the top stopovers between JAI and JSA:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)
Right now, £39 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £79. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from JAI to JSA, book your journey three months ahead of your departure date.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JAI to JSA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jaipur Airport (JAI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jaipur Airport, data shows 70.28% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Jaipur Airport is around 10 miles from central Jaipur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 5 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near JAI:
Arriving at Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've arrived on a late Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport flight. Club Mahindra Jaisalmer and Hotel Maru Palace are comfortable choices near JSA.
Getting from Jaisalmer Airport (JSA) to central Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Airport is roughly 9 miles from the centre of Jaisalmer. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)
December is the most popular month for flights from Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Jaisalmer in June.
Book your flight from Jaipur Airport to Jaisalmer Airport for May if you want to go to Jaisalmer during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JAI to JSA in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Jaisalmer. Around 290 miles away to the south, popular attractions include Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque.
Jaipur is another essential stop in India and is around 300 miles east of Jaisalmer. No journey is complete without experiencing Amber Fort, Hawa mahal museum and City Palace.