Being one of the most popular tourist destinations, Gujarat is home to 17 airports. Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport is located in Ahmedabad and provides good connectivity with major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. This airport is located 9 kilometres from Ahmedabad. Many other parts of the state such as Bhuj, Vadodara, Surat, Bhagvanagar, Junagarh and Rajkot are accessible since daily and weekly operating flights fly in and out of Gujarat regularly. Around 14 airlines fly to and from the airport such as Jet Airways, Indigo, Emirates, Spice Jet, Singapore Airlines and Air India.
The fastest way to reach Gujarat is to take a flight from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Airport in Mumbai to any of the states in Gujarat such as Porbandar, Surat, Ahmedabad and Vadodara. Take the flight to Surat and you will be there in approximately 55 minutes. Note that while Terminal 1 at Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport operates domestic flights, Terminal 2 operates international flights. This airport is equipped with high-class facilities and amenities that will take care of all your needs while you are on the go. There are quite a few places to keep yourselves entertained as you wait for your flight. Be it shopping or eating, the airport has it all. Upon arrival, you can avail of the cab, taxi and bus services lined up outside the airport. You can also get on the direct Metro rail link that connects the airport to the Ahmedabad city centre.
If you are travelling internationally, flights to Dubai, Muscat, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, New Jersey, London, Doha and Singapore are available. It would be advisable to book your tickets well in advance, especially if you are travelling in the peak season.