Ahmedabad: Around 1.16 crore passengers traveled through the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPI) in the city during the year 2023-24, with over 88,000 flights operating to and from the airport. This marks a 14 percent increase in passengers compared to the previous year. Given this trend, traveler movement at the SVPI is likely to cross 2 crore by 2027, and keeping this in mind, the airport is undergoing expansion.

As part of this expansion, the departures area of the International Terminal T-2 is being enlarged and is expected to open ahead of Diwali this year. The facility will feature 22 new check-in counters. Notably, two self-baggage drop machines will also be installed in the departure areas, allowing passengers to check in their luggage independently without going to the check-in counters.

Currently, the international terminal has 33 check-in counters, 4 aerobridges, and 3 bus boarding gates. These will be increased to 55 check-in counters, 6 aerobridges, and 4 bus boarding gates, respectively, once the entire expansion is complete. DeshGujarat