Getting to Meghalaya: -

The state of Meghalaya is well connected to the rest of the country.Visiting Shillong, one can opt for any of the following routes: - By Air: - There is a small airport at Umroi, about 35 km from Shillong. At present, Air India operates with ATR42 type of aircraft on this route. Buses / Taxis are available from Shillong to Umroi and back. Flight Schedule Flight No To/From Days CD9719/9719 Kolkata-Shillong, Shillong-Jorhat-Kolkata Mon, Tues and Thurs CD9711/9712 Kolkata-Shillong-Kolkata Wed, Sat and Sun M.T.C. Bus Service from Shillong to Umroi Airport Departure time from Shillong : 11.00 hrs Departure time from Umroi : On Arrival of flight from Kolkata Embarking and Disembarking point : M.T.C. Station, Police Bazar Type of Bus : 28 seater Starbus Fare : Rs.100/- per passenger Schedule days : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Another convenient airport, the Gopinath Bordoloi Airport in Guwahati (128 km from Shillong) is connected to rest of India with regular flights. Shared cabs (typically small cars from the airport, and larger Tata Sumos from Guwahati town center) are available from outside airport connecting to Shillong. The rate is Rs. 300 per passenger from Guwahati Airport to Shillong. The cab drops you off at Police Bazaar from where you can get a ride to almost any part of Shillong. En route from Guwahati to Shillong, you'll probably stop mid way at Nongpoh to freshen up and get some refreshments. Flight Schedule from Guwahati Airport MTDC Airport Transfer services from Shillong to Guwahati Airport Departure time from Shillong : 6.30 a.m & 9.00 a.m Departure time from Guwahati Airport : 2.00 p.m & 4.00 p.m Fare : Rs.250/- Tickets will be available at Tourist Information Centre, Police Bazaar and Meghalaya Tourism Information Centre, Guwahati Airport. For further information contact : (0364) 2222731/ 2224933/ 2505012/ 2224471Helicopter service: - Helicopter is available from Guwahati to Tura and Tura to Shillong on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday and from Guwahati to Shillong and Shillong to Guwahati daily except on Sunday. It takes 20 mins. to reach Shillong from Guwahati and one hour from Guwahati to Tura. This means of transportation is very economical and convenient. Helicopter Schedule with effect from 07th January 2011 For details and bookings, contact: Meghalaya Helicopter Service MTC Bus Stand, Police Bazar Tel 2223129 Sheba Travels Tel 2227222 Tower Tours & Travels Tel 2220075