Ahmedabad: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport introduced a complimentary electric shuttle bus service last December to enhance passenger convenience. This service connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, which are 1.5 km apart. Two electric buses operate every 30 minutes, with reduced frequency during off-peak hours from 12 AM to 3 AM and 11 AM to 3 PM. Below are the detailed timings of the service: SR. NO. PICKUP TIME SR. NO. PICKUP TIME SR. NO. PICKUP TIME ...Read More

Ahmedabad: With the announcement of the Summer Schedule 2025, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city is set to handle 320 daily aircraft movements, a 25% increase from last summer’s 256 flights. While no new destinations have been introduced, airlines have increased flight frequencies on existing routes to meet growing demand. This year’s summer schedule sees IndiGo ramping up flights to Hyderabad, while SpiceJet has added services to Srinagar (five times a week) ...Read More

Ahmedabad: SpiceJet has introduced a daily direct flight between Ahmedabad and Dehradun as part of its Summer 2025 expansion, further strengthening domestic connectivity. The new service aims to provide seamless travel between Gujarat and Uttarakhand, catering to both business and leisure travelers. Flight SG 611 departs from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, at 10:25 AM and arrives at Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport at 12:10 PM. The return flight, SG 616, takes off fr...Read More

Ahmedabad: A rickshaw driver has filed a police complaint against security guards at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport, alleging assault and threats. The driver,  Mohsin Yusufbhai Malvat (29), has stated in complaint that he was attacked by security personnel while waiting for a ride request near the Sardar Patel statue on airport road on Sunday afternoon. According to the complaint filed at the Airport Police Station, the driver, who operates for Ola and Uber, stated that ...Read More

Ahmedabad: SVPI Airport in Ahmedabad has in a passenger advisory conveyed the passengers an important announcement on change of terminal for two airlines operating from the domestic terminal 1 at present. The advisory informs that starting 30 March, 2025, StarAir and Alliance Air flights will depart from Terminal 2 at SVPI Airport. The advisory further stated that passengers are requisted to check with their respective airlines for any updates on this. Star Air presently operates fl...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) has seized over 3 kg of gold worth approximately ₹2.76 crore from two passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi at Ahmedabad airport. The passengers had concealed the gold in plastic strips attached to the waistbands of their jeans. The smuggled gold was brought in a semi-liquid form mixed with chemicals. During the inspection, officials found two gold chains, a gold coin, and one gold bar in their possession, along with the hidden semi-liquid gold in their...Read More

Ahmedabad: Two passengers were apprehended at Ahmedabad Airport on Tuesday morning at 9:43 AM for attempting to smuggle gold worth ₹1.29 crore. They arrived on Thai AirAsia flight FD 144 from Bangkok. The individuals concealed the gold by mixing it with chemicals and molding it into a paste-like form, which was then stuffed into plastic sticks. These sticks were then strapped around their waists under their jeans in an attempt to bypass security. Customs officials seized a total of 1,450.43 ...Read More

Ahmedabad: There are several issues with a newly opened Udan Cafe at SVPI airport in Ahmedabad, such its location outside the security area, long queues anytime at the counter and no digital payment service. Though the government's intensions are good and this cafe is like blessings as it offers snacks for just Rs. 20, the execution of this initiative is poor. A newly opened cafe at Ahmedabad's domestic departure terminal 1, the Udaan Yatri Cafe, is drawing long lines for its budget-frie...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Airport Police have registered a case of forgery and cheating against a father-son duo from Porbandar, Vijay Rajsi Khunti and Rajsi Khunti. The duo allegedly forged a birth certificate and Aadhaar card to obtain a passport and a UK visa fraudulently. As per the FIR, an immigration officer at Ahmedabad airport became suspicious of a passenger traveling on an Indian passport (W0695582) issued in Surat under the name Vijay Cangi, with a Valsad address. When asked for a family photo ...Read More

Ahmedabad: A group of taxi drivers allegedly attacked and assaulted two security personnel of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport near Hanuman Camp on Thursday night. As per the complaint, the incident occurred when Kamlesh Christi, a security officer at Ahmedabad Airport GDX Security, and his supervisor, Praganesh Dantani, were heading to Meghaninagar on a bike after work. While passing Hanuman Camp, they were allegedly attacked by taxi drivers Raju Rabari, Sagar Rabari, Anand Rabar...Read More