Rajkot: In a swift operation, personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recovered a British passenger’s gold watch worth approximately Rs 5 crore within just 30 minutes at Rajkot International Airport. According to airport authority sources, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning, January 20, when passengers were preparing to board a flight from Rajkot to Mumbai at around 8.35 am. During the rush at the security check area, a London-bound British passenger discovered that ...Read More

Rajkot: Rajkot International Airport will introduce low visibility procedures (LVP) for aircraft departures from January 22, 2026, airport authorities said. The decision was taken after a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday, during which the roles and responsibilities of all agencies involved in implementing LVP were reviewed. Officials said foggy conditions significantly reduce visibility at the airport, affecting flight operations and pilots’ visual references. Under the revised norms, ...Read More

Passengers at Gujarat’s major airports faced significant disruptions on Thursday as IndiGo flights continued to be delayed or cancelled across Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat for a second consecutive day. The operational meltdown follows a nationwide crisis, with over 300 flights cancelled across India in just two days, leaving travelers stranded and frustrated. At Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, several flights were either delayed or cancelled, impacting key domesti...Read More

Rajkot: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a massive exercise named “Mahagujraj-25 (MGR-25)” from October 29 to November 11, 2025, in the western sector, showcasing operational excellence and joint readiness. The objective of the exercise was to test the IAF’s multi-domain combat readiness and its capability for coordinated operations, an official press release said. According to the Air Force, during the exercise, it demonstrated its ability to execute a wide range of missions with eff...Read More

Rajkot: Amidst the ongoing Tri-Service Exercise ‘Trishul’ along the India-Pakistan border, and a day after the car blast near the Red Fort area in Delhi, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a mock drill on Tuesday at Rajkot International Airport in Hirasar. The exercise, carried out due to the airport’s proximity to the sensitive coastal region, filled the city’s skies with the roar of fighter jets, including Sukhoi SU-30 and Tejas, which were part of the drill. As part of the exercise...Read More

Rajkot: The Rajkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has urged the Central Government to expedite the establishment of customs clearance and immigration facilities at the Hirasar International Airport here, along with improving basic passenger amenities. RCCI president V. P. Vaishnav said that while the airport’s international terminal is nearing completion, the absence of customs and immigration facilities has delayed the start of international flight operations. As a result, passenger...Read More

Rajkot | Air travel from Rajkot and Saurashtra is set to become smoother this festive season, with additional flights being introduced to meet passenger demand during Diwali and the upcoming winter schedule. More than 10 daily flights will operate from Rajkot’s Hirasar Airport between October 26, 2025, and March 28, 2026, marking a significant boost in regional connectivity. From this Wednesday, one more flight to Mumbai has been added. In the upcoming winter schedule, passengers will benef...Read More

Rajkot: In a major boost for industrialists and students from Saurashtra region, IndiGo Airlines is likely to begin operating flights from Rajkot’s Hirasar International Airport to China via Kolkata starting October. The service will connect Rajkot to Ganzhou, China, with flights scheduled four days a week. According to officials, the customs facilities at Hirasar Airport are complete, while immigration processes will be handled in Kolkata. The Rajkot–Kolkata leg will operate as a domes...Read More

Rajkot: Cargo services have officially taken off at Rajkot International Airport in Hirasar with the dispatch of the first outbound shipment on Tuesday. A 600 kg consignment of silver ornaments was dispatched through the passenger terminal, marking the beginning of operations. Since the airport’s cargo terminal is still under construction, authorities permitted temporary use of the passenger facility following persistent requests from logistics operators and jewellery traders. A senior airpor...Read More

Rajkot: Air India has announced the temporary suspension of its direct morning flight between Rajkot and Mumbai from June 27 to July 15, due to operational reasons. The 19-day halt will affect both business class and regular air travelers who rely on this early connection. Under the regular schedule, Flight AIC 659 departs Mumbai at 6:35 AM and arrives at Rajkot International Airport at 7:55 AM. Its return leg, AI688, departs Rajkot at 8:40 AM and lands in Mumbai at 10:10 AM. Both legs of this ...Read More