Baisakhi 2027 falls on Wednesday, 14 April 2027, according to Drik Panchang, though the festival follows the sun’s entry into Aries, so it falls on 13 April in some years and you may see that date quoted. For Punjab, most travellers fly into Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar or Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh. Book early, because festival weeks tend to be busy.
Updated November 2026 · HappyFares
Baisakhi, also written Vaisakhi, is one of the best-known spring festivals in Punjab and across north India. If you want to be home, or want to visit Punjab for it, April 2027 is not far off in flight-planning terms. Here is what to check first.
When is Baisakhi in 2027?
Drik Panchang lists Vaisakhi 2027 on Wednesday, 14 April, tied to the Mesha Sankranti, the moment the sun enters Aries. It gives that moment as 3:33 PM on the same day for New Delhi. Several other festival calendars also give 14 April. Because Baisakhi follows the sun’s entry into Aries, it falls on 13 April in some years, so it is sensible to treat 14 April as the working date for 2027 and confirm locally, for example with your gurdwara or community body, before you lock non-refundable plans.
Because 14 April is a Wednesday, there is no built-in long weekend. The nearest weekends are Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April before the festival, and Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April after it. Many families in this situation either travel on the weekend before and take a few days of leave, or fly in on Tuesday 13 April and stay through the weekend that follows.
Which airport should you fly into for Punjab?
Two airports serve most Baisakhi trips. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) lists the official name of the Amritsar airport as Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, Amritsar. You will see slightly different spellings on tickets and in news stories, so match the city and the airport code on your booking rather than the spelling.
For Chandigarh, AAI lists the official name as Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh. Did you know the airport is run by Chandigarh International Airport Limited, a joint venture company formed by AAI together with the Government of Punjab and the Government of Haryana?
Which one suits you depends on where your family is. Amritsar is the natural choice for the holy city and for the Majha belt around it. Chandigarh works better for the Mohali and Chandigarh area and as an entry point to parts of Punjab and Haryana. If your people live in between, such as in the Jalandhar or Ludhiana belt, compare both airports and the onward road journey time before choosing.
How early should you book flights for Baisakhi?
There is no magic date. Airline fares are dynamic, and in general they tend to rise as departure approaches, especially on days around a festival that many people want to travel for. Booking well ahead usually gives you more choice of timings and fare types, and it keeps your options open if plans change.
Some practical habits help:
- Fix your dates as soon as your leave is approved, and search the whole week around 14 April instead of one day.
- Compare Tuesday and Thursday departures with Wednesday itself. The day of the festival is often the busiest.
- Set a price alert for your route so you see changes without checking daily.
- Check both Amritsar and Chandigarh if your final destination is reachable from either.
- Read the fare family rules before paying. Cheaper fares usually carry stricter change and cancellation conditions.
What should you plan for on the ground?
Festival days can mean heavier traffic into and out of the airport, so leave more buffer than usual for the road leg, especially if you are heading to a town near a major gurdwara or fair. Check-in on Indian airlines is free, both online and at the airport, so there is no reason to pay anyone to do it for you. Web check-in saves time, but your airline’s own deadlines for bag drop and gate closure still apply.
If you are carrying gifts for family, remember that cabin and checked baggage allowances are set by each airline and fare type. Look at your booking before you pack, and do not assume that last year’s allowance still applies.
Is it worth flying instead of taking the train or road?
For travellers from Delhi, road and rail are real alternatives, and those from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata or other far cities usually find a flight saves the most time. Compare the full journey, including the airport transfer at both ends, not just the time in the air. If you are flying from a city with only a few daily services to Punjab, early booking matters more.
Common Questions
What is the date of Baisakhi in 2027?
Drik Panchang lists Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. The date can be 13 April in some years, so confirm locally if the exact day matters to your plans.
What is the official name of Amritsar airport?
The Airports Authority of India lists it as Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, Amritsar. Spellings vary on tickets, so check the city and airport code.
What is the official name of Chandigarh airport?
It is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh, as listed by the Airports Authority of India.
Do I have to pay to check in for a domestic flight in India?
Checking in is free on every Indian airline, online or at the airport. If a website or agent asks for a check-in fee, question it.
Is Baisakhi a long weekend in 2027?
No. 14 April 2027 is a Wednesday. Weekends fall on 10 and 11 April and on 17 and 18 April, so you would need leave to build a longer trip.
Which airlines fly to Amritsar and Chandigarh?
Airline route lists change by season. Check the route list on your airline’s own website for your departure city and travel date.
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Festival dates, rules and fees change. Verify current specifics with the airline, DGCA, or the airport before you travel.
