Satna to Shillong

About the city:

Shillong, referred to as the ÔÇÿScotland of the EastÔÇÖ, is the capital city of the state of Meghalaya. It is a nature lover's paradise, surrounded by hills and waterfalls, along with boasting an unspoilt environment. One of the major cities of the north-eastern part of India, Shillong is well-connected by road and air. The airport in Shillong is 30 km away from the city and it takes less than an hour to reach the city centre. Travellers can look for various deals on air tickets to Shillong and reach this alluring city at an affordable rate.

There are direct flights to Shillong from Jorhat and Kolkata which operate seven days a week. These Shillong flights are operated by Air India and take around one and a half hour to reach the destination from Kolkata. Many tourists also make a flight booking to Guwahati, which is the next nearest airport and is well-connected by flights from several locations across the country.

The beautiful capital city is counted amongst the best getaway destinations in the country. Be it a tour with friends, family or loved ones, tourists surely take back home fond memories from the city of Shillong. For cheap air tickets to Shillong, tourists can log on www.makemytrip.com.

Shillong airport is situated in Umroi region of Meghalaya, India. Located around 30 km away from the main city, it is also known as Umroi Airport. Indian Regional airline is the only airline which connects the city with Kolkata. The major airport is located in Guwahati around 100 km away from Shillong. Shillong Club, Mi Casa Hotel, Hotel Alpine Continental and many more hotels are situated near the airport.

About the city:

Satna is one of the fastest growing cities of Madhya Pradesh, located on the border shared with Uttar Pradesh. The city is well known for dolomite mines, limestone and several cement factories. Being an industrially developed city, it visited by several tourists for business. Many of the tourists prefer to make a flight booking to travel to the destination, but it is not an option as the Satna airport is not functional at the moment. Hence, tourists looking for flights to Satna have to opt for flights to the Jabalpur airport instead. The Jabalpur airport is the nearest airport to Satna and can be conveniently reached by road.

Jabalpur is located at a distance of 198.2 km from Satna and its airport is very well connected by flights to all the major cities of the country. Luxury buses and taxis to Satna from Jabalpur are easily available, which take around four hours to complete the journey. Once in Satna, tourists can explore many interesting places around the city, indulge in shopping and enjoy local cuisine in restaurants and street-side stalls.

Those planning a visit to Satna whether for business or leisure can look for cheap air tickets to Jabalpur along with best airfare deals on www.makemytrip.com.