Ahmedabad: On specific intelligence, Air Intelligence Unit(AIU) of Ahmedabad Customs, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport in Ahmedabad, intercepted a passenger departing to Bangkok by VZ-571 on January 14 today and seized undeclared US Dollars and Great British Pounds worth ₹42.06 lakh under Customs Act & FEMA. Investigation was underway on why such a big amount was being carried and what was the purpose and whether the activity is linked to Narco, cyber fraud or any other crime...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited has invited e-tenders for carrying out geotechnical investigation works for two key sections of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project – Phase 2, according to the latest Notice Inviting Tender (NIT). The tender seeks qualified and experienced agencies for investigation work on: Phase-2A: Airport Line 6.032 km (elevated viaduct and underground stretch) with five stations Phase-2B: GIFT City Extension Line 3.33 km elevated viadu...Read More

Ahmedabad: A gold smuggling racket operating through IndiGo flights at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has been uncovered by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), exposing the involvement of airline security officials and a city café owner. Investigators estimate that gold worth nearly ₹16 crore was smuggled over a two-month period. According to the DRI, the network used a Botim app group named “Restro” to coordinate smuggling operations. The group...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Customs Department at Ahmedabad Airport has seized USD 40,000 from a Dubai-bound passenger in a major foreign currency smuggling case. The incident took place on November 16, when CISF personnel alerted customs officials about a suspicious passenger preparing to board SpiceJet flight SG-15. During a thorough examination of the passenger’s handbag, officers discovered US dollars concealed inside two white envelopes. The undeclared foreign currency, valued at ₹35.10 lakh, had...Read More

Ahmedabad: The much-anticipated Indian Air Force (IAF) air show by the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team, scheduled in Ahmedabad on October 26, has been canceled at the last minute to prevent disruption of commercial flight operations. According to sources, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad is witnessing heavy air traffic due to the festive rush and Summer vacation in Gujarat. Conducting an air show for an hour would have required suspending all flight takeoffs and landi...Read More

Ahmedabad: Indigo Airlines will launch Ahmedabad - Ghaziabad flight service from 20 July. This will be the first air connectivity between Ahmedabad and Ghaziabad which is located in Western Uttar Pradesh close to the national capital Delhi. In fact Ghaziabad is part of the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). The airport which serves Ghaziabad is known as Hindon airport. Hindon airport is located 20 kms away from Connaught Place Delhi and 36 km away from the Delhi airport. The flight to Hindon a...Read More

Ahmedabad: Several international flight operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad faced major disruptions on Tuesday as airlines cancelled or rerouted multiple flights amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The cancellations come in the wake of a sharp escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran, which triggered a ripple effect on air connectivity across the region, particularly via key Gulf transit hubs. Qatar’s Doha Airport sus...Read More

Ahmedabad: A major aviation tragedy struck the city on Thursday afternoon when an Air India aircraft crashed in Meghani Nagar near Ahmedabad Airport. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport. The aircraft, which took off at 1:38 PM, crashed within two minutes—around 1:40 PM—colliding with a residential building. According to primary information, there were 242 people on board, including 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew members. Emergency ...Read More

Ahmedabad: In good news for people traveling from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport, a new domestic lounge is set to open at Terminal 2 (T2) of the airport. With several domestic airlines shifting their operations from Terminal 1 (T1) to T2, there has been an increase in passenger footfall at T2, leading to a demand for upgraded lounge facilities. In response, a new domestic lounge is being created at T2, featuring greater seating capacity and several amenities like power ou...Read More

Ahmedabad: For travelers and visitors utilizing Terminal 2 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, understanding the parking tariffs is essential for a smooth experience. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the parking service charges based on the type of vehicle and duration of parking. Parking Service Charges (Terminal 2): The parking charges are structured based on the vehicle type and the time duration for which the vehicle is parked. Here's a breakdow...Read More