Rawalpindi to Jalandhar flights
Jalandhar lies 347 km (215 mi) south-east of Rawalpindi, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Rawalpindi | Jalandhar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | India |
| Population | 3.4 million | 868,929 |
| Elevation | 501 m (1,644 ft) | 243 m (797 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | ISB, 21 km out | HWR, 64 km out |
Clocks in Jalandhar are 30 min ahead of Rawalpindi right now, so a 1 h 12 min journey lands 1 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jalandhar
Crossing from Pakistan into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Jalandhar
Jalandhar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Halwara International Airport (HWR), 64 km (40 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwara International Airport | HWR | 64 km (40 mi) | 10,007 ft | 790 ft |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | ATQ | 86 km (53 mi) | 12,000 ft | 756 ft |
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Staying in Jalandhar
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Jalandhar. Of the 117 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 1 are five-star. Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 4,553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jalandhar from Rawalpindi?
347 km (215 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rawalpindi.
How long does it take to get from Rawalpindi to Jalandhar by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rawalpindi and Jalandhar?
Jalandhar is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Rawalpindi to Jalandhar flights?
Typically Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Halwara International Airport (HWR); Jalandhar also has ATQ.
What currency do I need in Jalandhar?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Jalandhar?
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Jalandhar, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.