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Jamnagar, India

Jamnagar is a city and the headquarters of Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The city lies just to the south of the Gulf of Kutch, some 337 kilometres (209 mi) west of the state capital, Gandhinagar.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Gujarat, India.
  • Served by Jamnagar Airport (JGA).

History

Jamnagar is a city and the headquarters of Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The city lies just to the south of the Gulf of Kutch, some 337 kilometres (209 mi) west of the state capital, Gandhinagar. The city was the capital of Nawanagar princely state during British Raj.

Airports

Bhuj Airport (BHJ) 99 km to the centre
Bhuj, GJ, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Sahara, Jet Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Mumbai (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Air Sahara S2 (ATR 72, 737-800) · 1 route: Mumbai*
  • Jet Airways 9W (737-800) · 1 route: Mumbai

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Jamnagar Airport (JGA) 4.5 km to the centre
Jamnagar, GJ, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air India Limited) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Mumbai (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Air India Limited AI (A319) · 1 route: Mumbai

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Kandla Airport (IXY) 71 km to the centre
Kandla, GJ, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mundra Airport 50 km to the centre
Mundra, GJ, IN
Outdoor
Mandvi Airport 87 km to the centre
Mandvi, GJ, IN
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jamnagar Airport (JGA); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JGA has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Mumbai).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jamnagar, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing