Jaipur to Bikaner flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book
Quick answer: Jaipur to Bikaner non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 15m, operated by Alliance Air (9I 833 / 9I 834), One Alliance Air non-stop on operating days — confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest JAI–BKB fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Jaipur to Bikaner flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 292 km (great-circle)
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 1h 15m
- Typical routing: One Alliance Air non-stop on operating days — confirm on your date
- Airlines flying Jaipur Bikaner: Alliance Air (9I 833 / 9I 834)
- Visa for Indians: Not required — Jaipur to Bikaner is a domestic flight within India.
Who flies Jaipur–Bikaner, and at what time of day?
Only Alliance Air, the regional arm that grew out of Air India, flies Jaipur to Bikaner non-stop. Recent schedules show 9I 833 departing Jaipur at about 13:55 and reaching Bikaner around 15:10, with the aircraft turning round as 9I 834 to Jaipur at about 15:40. The route was set up under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, which is why it uses a small turboprop and why fares on the subsidised seats can be low when booked early. Alliance Air schedules on thin Rajasthan routes do change between the summer and winter seasons, and some days of the week may not operate. Search the date on FlightGPT to see whether the flight is running, then book with the airline or a travel partner.
Flying an ATR 72 across the Thar: what the trip feels like
The ATR 72 is a 70-odd seat twin-turboprop with high wings, so almost every window seat gives a clear view down onto the farmland around Jaipur that slowly gives way to sand and scrub as you head north-west towards Bikaner. Turboprops cruise lower and slower than jets, which is why a 292 km hop still takes over an hour gate to gate. Expect a 2–2 seating layout, a narrow overhead bin and boarding by stairs on the apron at both ends. Afternoon flights over Rajasthan in April–June can be bumpy as the desert heats up, so keep your seatbelt loosely fastened. Snacks are basic or paid; carry water, especially in summer.
Baggage on Alliance Air between Jaipur and Bikaner
Alliance Air's standard domestic economy allowance is generally 15 kg check-in plus a 7 kg cabin bag, but some lower fare types carry less, so read the fare rules on your ticket. On an ATR the overhead bins are small; a wheeled cabin trolley may be taken at the aircraft door and put in the hold, so keep medicines, chargers and documents in a soft bag you can hold on your lap or slide under the seat. Excess baggage is charged per kilogram at the airport and is cheaper to prepay. If you are carrying wedding gifts, sweets or textiles back from Bikaner, weigh your bag before you leave the hotel.
Reaching Jaipur's Sanganer airport for the afternoon departure
Jaipur International Airport sits at Sanganer, about 12–13 km south of the old city and roughly 10 km from MI Road and the railway station. A cab or app taxi usually takes 25–40 minutes; allow extra time on Tonk Road and JLN Marg in the late morning. There is no metro to the airport yet. Domestic check-in for a turboprop closes earlier than people expect — arrive at least 75–90 minutes before the 13:55 departure, since Alliance Air counters are fewer and the queue for a single daily flight forms all at once. Check your boarding pass for the terminal, as Jaipur has moved airlines between its terminals before.
Bikaner's Nal airport and the run into town
Bikaner Airport is a civil enclave at Nal, the Indian Air Force station west of the city, roughly 15 km from Junagarh Fort and the old city. Because it is a defence airfield, photography is restricted and the terminal is small: one baggage belt, a handful of counters and limited food. Pre-arrange a hotel pickup or take one of the taxis that wait for the daily arrival; there is little else at that hour, and app cabs are not always available. The drive into town takes 25–35 minutes. If you are heading to Deshnoke's Karni Mata temple, it is about 30 km south of the city, so a full-day taxi from the airport makes sense.
Why fly when Jaipur–Bikaner is a well-worn road and rail corridor?
By road the trip is about 330 km and 5–6 hours via Sikar and Fatehpur; overnight and day trains take 6–7 hours. The flight saves most of a day, which matters for officials and lawyers travelling between the Rajasthan capital and the Bikaner division, for business owners in Bikaner's bhujia, wool and gypsum trades, and for families flying in for weddings. It is also the quickest way to add Bikaner to a Rajasthan circuit without a long drive. The catch is that there is one flight: if it is cancelled or the day does not operate, the fallback is the train or a taxi, so keep a flexible plan.
When the single Jaipur–Bikaner flight fills up
With around 70 seats a day, a few busy weeks sell out fast. Watch these periods:
- Bikaner Camel Festival in January, when tourists add Bikaner to Jaipur itineraries.
- Winter wedding season, roughly November to February, especially around auspicious dates.
- Diwali and the Karni Mata fair at Deshnoke, which runs twice a year around the Navratri periods.
- Long weekends and school holidays in October and December.
Summer (May–June) is quiet because daytime temperatures in Bikaner cross 45°C. Compare dates a few weeks out on FlightGPT and book once a fare you like appears.
Using Jaipur as the hub: connections to Bikaner from other cities
Bikaner has very few flights, so most travellers from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Kolkata fly into Jaipur and connect onto 9I 833, or skip the flight and take the train. If you join two separate tickets, leave at least 3 hours in Jaipur: a delayed morning arrival should not cost you the one afternoon departure, and separate tickets carry no protection if you miss it. Delhi also has links to Bikaner on some schedules, which can be an alternative if the Jaipur flight does not suit. Coming back, 9I 834 lands in Jaipur around 16:55, which leaves an evening window for onward flights to the metros. Use the Bikaner to Jaipur page for the return leg.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Jaipur to Bikaner?
Yes. Alliance Air flies Jaipur to Bikaner non-stop as flight 9I 833, scheduled at about 13:55 from Jaipur and 15:10 into Bikaner. It is the only non-stop on the route, and not every day may operate, so check your date.
How long is the flight from Jaipur to Bikaner?
The Jaipur to Bikaner flight takes about 1 hour 15 minutes for the 292 km hop, because Alliance Air uses a slower ATR 72 turboprop. By road the same journey is around 330 km and 5–6 hours.
Which airline flies from Jaipur to Bikaner?
Alliance Air is the only airline flying Jaipur to Bikaner non-stop, using flight numbers 9I 833 outbound and 9I 834 for the return. IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air do not fly this pair directly.
Which airport serves Bikaner?
Bikaner is served by Bikaner Airport (BKB), a civil enclave at Nal Air Force Station about 15 km west of the city. Flights from Jaipur land here; photography is restricted because it is a defence airfield.
How far is Jaipur airport from the city centre?
Jaipur International Airport (JAI) at Sanganer is about 12–13 km south of the old city and around 10 km from Jaipur railway station. Allow 25–40 minutes by cab before your Bikaner flight.
What is the baggage allowance on Jaipur to Bikaner flights?
Alliance Air usually allows 15 kg check-in and a 7 kg cabin bag on Jaipur to Bikaner economy fares, though cheaper fare types can differ. On the ATR 72, large cabin trolleys may be moved to the hold at the door.
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How to get the cheapest Jaipur–Bikaner fare
What you pay on the Jaipur–Bikaner route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Jaipur to Bikaner live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across Alliance Air (9I 833 / 9I 834).
Same-week Jaipur to Bikaner tickets
Last-minute Jaipur to Bikaner fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Jaipur Bikaner prices across Alliance Air (9I 833 / 9I 834) — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Jaipur to Bikaner non-stop and direct flights
Most travellers prefer the Jaipur to Bikaner non-stop option. The direct Jaipur-Bikaner flight time is ≈ 1h 15m. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Jaipur Bikaner ticket but are open to a layover.
What Jaipur–Bikaner fares look like
Expect Jaipur–Bikaner fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service Alliance Air (9I 833 / 9I 834) ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.