Non-stop flights to Shimoga (RQY)
Kuvempu Airport is a small airport in India. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 5 domestic flights to Shimoga.
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All direct flights to Shimoga Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Shimoga Best time to visit Shimoga Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 170 flights arriving at Shimoga Airport, which are 42 flights per week or 6 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Shimoga are routes from Hyderabad (HYD) in India and Bengaluru (BLR), also in India. These two routes together are operated 90 times this month, and make up for 53% of all monthly arrivals at Kuvempu Airport.
The longest flight to Shimoga RQY is departing from Chennai (MAA). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 313 miles (504 km).
List of all direct flights to Shimoga
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Shimoga, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Shimoga.
Airlines flying to Shimoga
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Shimoga. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all RQY flights:
What is the best time to visit Shimoga?
🌴 Tropical
Shimoga is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Shimoga experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
International flights to Shimoga
Currently there are no international flights to Shimoga. The only flights to Shimoga are domestic flights within India. To get to Shimoga from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Bengaluru or Hyderabad.
Domestic flights to Shimoga
Flights from India to Shimoga
There are 5 airports in India that have non-stop domestic flights to Shimoga.
From Bengaluru, direct flights are offered by IndiGo Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
From Chennai, the only airline with direct flights is Spicejet.
From Hyderabad, you can fly non-stop with Spicejet or Star Air.
From Mopa and Tirupati, you can fly with Star Air.
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Alternative airports near Shimoga
Flying to an alternative airport near Shimoga could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Shimoga (RQY) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Mangalore (IXE) and Hubli / Dharwad (HBX).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Shimoga?
There is 1 airport in Shimoga: Kuvempu Airport (RQY).
What is the best airport to fly into Shimoga?
The most convenient airport to fly into Shimoga is Kuvempu Airport (RQY).
How many airlines fly to Shimoga?
There are 3 airlines flying to Shimoga from 5 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Shimoga?
Star Air, Spicejet and IndiGo Airlines operate most flights to Shimoga. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Shimoga?
There are no alliances flying to Shimoga at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Shimoga?
There are roughly 170 flights arriving at Shimoga every month (or 42 flights each week), from a total of 5 airports - all within India.
What is the official name of Shimoga Airport?
The official name of Shimoga Airport is Kuvempu Airport.
What is the airport code of Shimoga Airport?
The airport code of Shimoga Airport is RQY.
What are the most popular flights to Shimoga?
Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai are the 3 most popular routes to Shimoga. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Shimoga, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Shimoga?
| Hyderabad to Shimoga | 1h 30m |
| Bengaluru to Shimoga | 1h 10m |
| Chennai to Shimoga | 1h 30m |
| Mopa to Shimoga | 50m |
| Tirupati to Shimoga | 1h 5m |
