Khanna is a trading town on the old Grand Trunk Road between Ludhiana and Sirhind, often described as home to one of Asia's largest grain markets. It is also well placed for travellers, since Chandigarh airport is much closer than Amritsar or Delhi.
Quick answer: Chandigarh Airport (IXC) is the nearest big airport from Khanna, about 70 to 75 km, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by road. Delhi is a longer drive of several hours. A fixed fare is confirmed on WhatsApp within about 10 minutes.
Distances from Khanna
| Destination | Approx. distance | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh Airport (IXC) | 70 to 75 km | Mostly highway |
| Ludhiana | about 40 km | Along the GT Road corridor |
| Delhi IGI | roughly 280 km | Several hours; add a buffer |
| Amritsar Airport (ATQ) | well over 150 km | Only for direct UK or Gulf flights |
| Halwara (HWR) | other side of Ludhiana | Delhi flights only |
All figures are approximate and depend on traffic. The IXC figure matches our Tricity airport guide.
The road from Khanna
Khanna lies on the corridor that links Ludhiana with Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rajpura and onward to Chandigarh and Delhi. The route carries a lot of freight and farm traffic, especially during the paddy and wheat marketing seasons when the grain market is busy. Early morning and late evening tend to be smoother. In winter, fog can cut visibility on the highway, so we recommend leaving earlier for morning flights between December and February.
Choosing an airport
- Chandigarh (IXC): the nearest, with Gulf and domestic flights. See the Chandigarh airport taxi page and the Ludhiana to Chandigarh airport guide.
- Delhi IGI: widest choice of international flights. Our published sedan fare from Delhi IGI to Ludhiana is ₹5,200 and to Chandigarh ₹4,200, one-way, toll and state tax extra. Khanna sits between the two, so we confirm its own fixed fare on WhatsApp. See Malwa cities to Delhi airport.
- Amritsar (ATQ): direct flights to the UK and the Gulf, a longer drive. See Ludhiana to Amritsar airport.
- Halwara: Air India flights to Delhi, with a new winter timetable from 25 October 2026. See the Halwara guide.
The which airport for Punjab guide helps you decide.
Day trips from Khanna
Sirhind and Fatehgarh Sahib are a short drive up the GT Road, and Chandigarh is useful for shopping, hospital visits or a day out. Anandpur Sahib makes a full day. See our Fatehgarh Sahib guide, the Anandpur Sahib guide and the Chandigarh one-day itinerary.
Business and trader travel
Many Khanna traders and commission agents travel to Ludhiana, Chandigarh and Delhi regularly. We offer one-way and round-trip fixed fares, and the driver can wait through meetings. Tell us the waiting time on WhatsApp and we quote for it.
Arrivals from abroad
We track your flight, wait at arrivals with a name board and give the first 2 hours of delay free. See NRI airport pickup.
Timing your airport run
For a Chandigarh departure, work backwards from check-in rather than the flight time. For international flights, plan to reach the airport about three hours ahead, and add extra time in the grain-marketing months when the GT Road and the town roads around the mandi are crowded with trucks and tractor-trolleys. Tell us your flight number on WhatsApp and we give a leaving time. For arrivals at Chandigarh, the drive back to Khanna is mostly highway, and we wait if your flight is delayed, with the first 2 hours free.
If you are travelling with elders, a late-night landing or a lot of luggage, mention it when booking so we can send a suitable car. Families from Khanna and the nearby villages also use us for hospital visits in Chandigarh and Ludhiana, where a fixed pickup time matters.
How to book
WhatsApp +91 99148 41000 with the pickup point, destination, date and flight number. Fares are fixed with no surge pricing, toll and state tax are extra, and we run 24/7. You can pay by card, UPI, cash or bank transfer.
FAQ
Q: Which is the nearest airport to Khanna? A: Chandigarh, about 70 to 75 km away.
Q: Do you run 24/7 from Khanna? A: Yes. Early flights and late arrivals are fine.
Q: Can I book a one-way taxi from Khanna to Delhi? A: Yes. WhatsApp us for a fixed quote, toll and state tax extra.
Q: Is Halwara closer than Chandigarh? A: Not from Khanna. Halwara is beyond Ludhiana and has Delhi flights only.