Jaisalmer Airport is located in Jaisalmer in the province of Rajasthan. This airport is basically an Air Force Base for the Indian Armed Services. Jaisalmer is sometimes referred to as the Golden City, and it is home to magnificent sandstone edifices.

The Indian Air Force does allow the arrival and departure of commercial aircrafts, especially during the winter and summer holidays which constitute as the tourist season. One of the primary reasons for the curtailing of commercial flights is the border conflicts that India has with Pakistan. Jaisalmer is located very close to the Pakistan border.

Jaisalmer Airport is located approximately 9 km from the city of Jaisalmer. Another interesting feature of the airport is that it is situated at an elevation of about 900 feet. The airport houses a concretized runway that measures 900 feet. There is only one terminal in the airport. The airport mainly connects passengers with the cities of New Delhi and Jaipur. Among the domestic airlines operating at the Jaisalmer Airport are Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways. For tourists who are planning to visit Jaisalmer, it is a good idea to travel to New Delhi first, and then take a short flight to Jaisalmer.

Taxis are easily available outside the airport. There are also quite a few luxury hotels near the Jaisalmer Airport, such as Rajwansh Resorts, Himmatgarh Palace, Mandir Palace, Hotel Jaisal Castle, and the Gorbandh Palace Hotel. It is advisable that you book a room in advance as this will save you time and give you the best transportation options.