Riyadh to Amritsar Flights

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There are a number of connecting flights flying from Riyadh to Amritsar. The shortest distance on this route is 10 hr and 55 min. The layover cities on this route are Delhi and Mumbai.

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One of the most populated cities in the state of Punjab; Amritsar is situated in the Majha area. The city welcomes a number of tourists every year who come to pay their respects at the Golden Temple that is the Harmandir Sahib. Amritsar is very close to the capital of Punjab, Chandigarh.

What is Amritsar best known for?

• The Golden Temple: The temple is absolutely breathtaking. It covers about 2 stories and is covered with Gold. A manmade lake surrounds the temple which is one of the most important religious centers for Sikhs.
• Wagah Border Ceremony: The border is around 31 km from the main city and a closing ceremony is done every afternoon, which one has to witness when visiting Amritsar. The ceremony is about 45 minutes in length and is quite enjoyable.
• Partition Museum: The history of the Indian Partition is displayed in great detail in this museum. There are numerous newspaper articles, old pictures as well as stories of people who experienced this unfortunate event in the history of India.
• Jallianwala Bagh: The historic bagh is just behind the Golden Temple. It has a memorial site and one can still see the impressions of the bullets that were fired on passive protesters by the British.
• Baba Atal Tower: Located near the Golden Temple; the Baba Atal Fort is about 40 meters high and a popular tourist attraction.

When in Punjab, one has to try delicious Punjabi food, and Amritsar is the place where you will find hotels and restaurants serving authentic Punjabi cuisine. Stuffed Parathas and lassi is a must have here.

Airport in Amritsar

Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport is also known as the Amritsar Airport and named after the fourth Guru of Sikhs. It is the largest and busiest airport in the entire state of Punjab. It is the major hub for domestic as well as international cargo movements.

• Airport address: 222 Ajnala Rd, opp. Hotel Blue Radison, Raja Sansi, Punjab 143101
• Airport IATA code: ATQ

Saudi Arabia's capital city is Riyadh, which has come up in the middle of the an-Nafud desert. The city is well developed and the seat of Islamic culture in this part of the world. Approximately 5 million tourists visit the city all year round and enjoy the various sites and smell of this lovely city. There are a number of parks and entertainment zones where one can spend quality time with family.

Here are the things Riyadh is best known for-

• Mosques: Al Rajhi Grand Mosque, King Khalid Grand Mosque.
• Parks and Gardens: King Abdullah Park, Riyadh Zoo, Al Rawda Park, Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Park, Salam Park.
• Malls and shopping centres: Hayat mall, Riyadh Gallery Mall, Panorama Mall, Al Nakheel Mall, Al Faisaliah Mall.
• Restaurants: Chorisia Lounge, Al Orjouan, Zafran Indian Bistro, Sultan Steakhouse Riyadh, Najd Village.
• Museums: National Museum of Saudi Arabia, King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre, Naila Art Gallery.
• Historical places: Old Dir’aiyah, Al Faisaliyah Centre, Masmak Citadel, Al- Hajir Archeological Site.

Airport in Riyadh

King Khalid International Airport is located 35 km from Riyadh. The airport management is under the Riyadh Airports Company. Quite a busy airport with a number of domestic and international flights flying daily, it has 5 passenger terminals as well as one separate Royal terminal. The airport has 2 runways.

• Airport address- Airport Road, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
• Airport IATA code - RUH