Ahmedabad: In another boost to air connectivity between Gujarat and Maharashtra, IndiGo has announced new direct flights connecting Navi Mumbai International Airport with key Gujarat cities, Ahmedabad and Rajkot, effective March 29, 2026. The airline will deploy its ATR aircraft on these routes, strengthening short-haul regional operations and improving connectivity between Gujarat’s commercial and tourism hubs and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Daily Direct Connectivity for Ahmedabad Unde...Read More

Surat: The recently launched ‘Bharat Taxi’ facility is expected to be introduced at four airports in Gujarat in the near future. It is learnt that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Bharat Taxi to begin services at over nine airports across the country, including Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara and Bhuj. With the launch of Bharat Taxi, a new transport service model has been introduced in which drivers (referred to as Sarthi) are giv...Read More

Rajkot: More than 10 trainee pilots are undergoing daily training at Gujarat’s first greenfield Rajkot International Airport, which is increasingly emerging as a major centre for pilot preparation. Students from flying institutes in Mumbai, Bhavnagar, Mehsana and Amreli regularly practise take-offs and landings on the airport’s modern 3,040-metre-long runway. Equipped with advanced technology such as the Instrument Landing System (ILS), night landing facilities and emergency braking systems...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

Rajkot: In preparation for the 2nd Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Saurashtra–Kutch region, scheduled to be held in Rajkot from January 11 to 13, government departments have intensified arrangements across the city. As part of these efforts, special facilities are being put in place at Rajkot International Airport to ensure smooth arrival and departure for delegates and visitors, while also showcasing Rajkot’s distinct identity. According to official details, Rapido cab services...Read More

Rajkot: A contractual employee at Rajkot International Airport has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold jewellery and cash from passengers’ luggage. The Zone-1 Local Crime Branch (LCB) police apprehended the 28-year-old accused, Jayraj Khachar, and recovered the stolen valuables from him. The investigation revealed that Khachar was involved in two separate thefts from passengers’ baggage during October. According to DCP Zone-1 Hetal Patel, Khachar stole jewellery and cash from a compl...Read More

Rajkot: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has invited bids under national competitive bidding for the construction of a new bus station at Hirasar (Airport) in the Rajkot Division. The project is estimated at Rs 3.78 crore and is expected to be completed within 12 months. The bid security has been fixed at Rs 3.77 lakh, while the cost of tender documents is Rs 7,080. According to the GSRTC layout, the new bus station will be built on a 5,061 sq. meter area and will include a...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: Rajkot International Airport in Hirasar has received official approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation to start cargo operations. The facility will operate from the old terminal building at the greenfield airport. With this new service, industrialists and traders from Rajkot will no longer need to rely on Ahmedabad to send or receive goods by air. According to officials, the service is expected to become operational in the next couple of days once freight charges are finalised, alth...Read More

Rajkot: In a move aimed at ending confusion and addressing long-standing complaints over high parking charges, Rajkot International Airport has put up an official tariff board specifying parking rates for different types of vehicles. The new system also offers 12 minutes of free pick-up and drop time for private vehicles. As per the displayed rates, two-wheelers will pay ₹10 for up to 30 minutes and ₹15 for parking between 30 minutes and 120 minutes. Private cars and SUVs (up to seven seats...Read More