Surat: With effect from 1st July, Air India Express's flights connecting Surat to Chennai, Hyderabad and Goa will halt services. The morning flight from Chennai to Surat was travelling to Bangkok, while the morning flight from Hyderabad to Surat would further travel to Dubai. However with suspension of these flights, the Air India Express has started daily morning flight to Delhi which would further offer connectivity to Dubai and Bangkok. In another development, a new flight has been introduced...Read More

Surat: Passengers planning to fly to Sharjah from the city will face temporary disruption, as Air India Express will suspend its Sharjah-Surat-Sharjah flight service from July 1 to July 15. Furthermore, the service, which usually operates thrice a week, will operate only once a week, on Mondays, until June 30. The cancellation is reportedly due to restricted airspace caused by ongoing political tensions in the Middle East, as well as an ongoing investigation following the recent incident in Ahm...Read More

Surat: A long awaited e-visa facility is started at Surat International Airport. This facility will benefit passengers, airlines and immigration, as the facility requires less paper work resulting faster processing, global accessibility and enhanced security. With this, two airports in Gujarat, Ahmedabad and Surat are now having e-visa facility. The central government recently issued a notification completing the procedural work to grant e-visa facility to Surat airport and Kandla port. The e...Read More

Surat: Panic spread for a short time at Surat International Airport this afternoon after a sudden fire broke out in the grassy area near the runway. The blaze prompted an immediate emergency response, with fire engines rushing to the spot and attempting to douse the flames with water. The incident occurred just before the takeoff of Air India Express flight IX 1123 from Surat to Delhi, which was already on the runway. Fortunately, the fire was brought under control quickly, and runway operation...Read More

Surat: With tensions escalating at the India-Pakistan border, Surat International Airport has commenced 24-hour operations on all weekdays, airport authorities confirmed on Friday. Earlier, the airport operated from 7:20 am to 11:05 pm. Now, the round-the-clock operations have been approved for an initial period of 90 days, primarily to accommodate aircraft displaced due to the temporary closure of other airports amid the current situation. A total of 32 airports across western and northern I...Read More

Surat: Surat International Airport on Wednesday announced a revised fee structure for vehicle pick-up and parking. The move aims to improve traffic flow and enhance passenger convenience at the airport. According to airport authorities, vehicles arriving at the airport will get 9 minutes and 30 seconds of free time in the pick-up lane, from the entry gate to the exit booth. Beyond this period, an excess time fee will be levied based on the vehicle type. Private cars and two-wheelers will incur ...Read More

Surat: Dumus Police have arrested an individual for carrying a prohibited e-cigarette on a flight and smoking it during the flight. The accused, Rajesh Parmar, a resident of Katargam, was caught smoking a banned e-cigarette in his seat on a Dubai-Surat flight by an air hostess. According to details, on Saturday, Dhaval Sunilkumar Bhavsar (27), an executive security officer at Surat Airport with Indigo Airlines, was informed by air hostess Preeti Kalere that a passenger in seat number 17-B on t...Read More

Surat: Surat International Airport (STV) recently announced its flight schedule for the month of April, effective from April 1 to April 30, 2025, offering passengers a wider range of domestic and international travel options. According to the schedule, Surat is connected to four international destinations by IndiGo and Air India Express. Air India Express will operate flights to Bangkok, Dubai, and Sharjah, while IndiGo will continue to serve Dubai. The domestic schedule offers a plethora of...Read More

Surat: In good news for travelers, Surat International Airport is set to implement the Digi Yatra facility, with installation already underway. The system is expected to be operational very soon, offering passengers a faster and more seamless airport experience. With Digi Yatra, passengers can bypass CISF-manned entry gates and move effortlessly within the terminal up to the boarding gate. The system uses facial recognition technology to verify details, eliminating the need for manual ID checks...Read More

Surat: Dumas police have arrested an individual for smoking a bidi inside the bathroom of a flight bound for Kolkata from Surat Airport. As the smoke spread inside the cabin, passengers panicked, prompting the airline staff to intervene. The man was caught and handed over to the police. The accused, identified as Dr. Ashok Anukul Biswas, a native of West Bengal and a resident of Navsari, was arrested for smoking on board a Surat-Kolkata IndiGo flight. The flight had around 70 passengers, whose ...Read More