Ahmedabad Airport which is popularly acknowledged as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is known as the busiest airport all across Gujarat; moreover it ranks on 8 positions amongst the busiest airports all across India. It observes the progress of approximately 150 aircrafts, on a daily basis. Situated at a distance of 8 km from Ahmedabad Railway Station, the airport provides the urban areas of 2 cities in Gujarat namely Ahmedabad as well as Gandhinagar. The total land area covered by the airport is approximately around 1,124 acres.
Airport Structure
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, aka Ahmedabad airport, offers two different terminals for international as well as domestic flights and also cargo services. Even though each of the 3 terminals makes perfect usage of the same airside amenities, both of them are actually separated from one another on the landside, which requires a drive of approximate 5 mins between them. Currently, the airport is going through renovation procedures, subsequent to which, the airport would comprise around 45 parking spaces. Additionally to this, the airport provides its travelers with 4 additional aero-bridges for both international as well as domestic terminals.
Airlines
At present, around 9 domestic airlines as well as 7 international airlines are operating from Ahmedabad Airport. The 9 domestic airlines which functions from Ahmedabad Airport takes account of Air India Regional, Indian Airlines, GoAir, IndiGo Airlines, JetLite, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, SpiceJet and Paramount Airways. The 7 international airlines which functions from Ahmedabad Airport are Air Arabia, Air India, Air India Express, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines as well as Indian Airlines. Air India Cargo, GATI and Blue Dart Aviation are the cargo workers who functions from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad.
Car Parking
There are approximately 200 car parking spaces positioned at the International Terminal and around 250 which are positioned at the Domestic Terminal. Additional car parking services are currently going through construction.
Car Hire
A number of Local car rental companies have their offices outside the Domestic Terminal’s Arrival side. Hertz as well proffer chauffeured cars on rental
Public Transport
Road
Bus
Here you will come across the city bus service even though it is moderately limited.
Taxis
A prepaid taxi is located at the airport, which is looked after by the Taxi Drivers Association.
Information and Help Desks
An information desk is situated within the International Terminal.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications
There is a bureau de change as well as bank is found within the International Terminal.
Shopping
Numerous stores are accessible all the way through the airport, which includes a local office of Bombay Stores, as well as a newsagent and also a shop which sells local handicrafts. A duty-free store is accessible within the International Terminal.
Eating and drinking
There are a number of snack bars as well as juice centers positioned all the way through the airport.
Luggage
Trolleys are obtainable, as well as a lost and found office is also located in the airport.
Other facilities
At the airport you will come across a number of rest rooms for transportation passengers inside the International Terminal.
Conference and Business Facilities
At the airport you find no business or conference amenities, even though the Taj Residency which is located in close proximity has wide-ranging services, which include broadband Internet access, a business center, fax, printing as well as scanning facilities, workstations, secretarial services and laptop hire. There are 3 different conference rooms as well.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
Wheelchairs for the disabled passenger are offered, and so is help for disabled passengers. For availing this facility you are required to inform your airlines before your journey.
Hotels
The closest hotels to the airport are the Taj Residency as well as the Sunset Comfort Inn, both at a distance 2km from both of the terminals. The Moti Manor as well as Ashoka Palace is situated a little extra away around 4km.
