Ashok Palace is located a short distance from Ahmedabad Airport Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
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Ahmedabad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Guide (AMD)
Airport info
Code:
AMD
Number of terminals:
3
Dialling code:
+91
Timezone:
GMT +5:30
Address:
SVP International Airport Ahmedabad-380 003, Gujarat, India
Location:
The airport is located 15km (9.5 miles) northeast of Ahmedabad and about 20km (12.5 miles) south of Gandhinagar. Ahmedabad Railway Station and Central Bus Station are 8km (5 miles) from the airport.
Telephone:
(079) 2286 9211.
Here you'll find essential information on Ahmedabad Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Airport news:
A direct metro extension link between Ahmedabad city centre and the airport is presently at an early planning stage.
Information:
An information desk is located in the international terminal. There are also tourist information counters.
Website:
www.aai.aero Transfer between terminals:
The two terminals are within walking distance of each other.
Driving directions:
The airport is well-signposted from both Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Public Transport
Public transport road:
Bus: There is a city bus service but it is fairly limited.
Taxi: A prepaid taxi counter can be found at the airport, operated by the Taxi Drivers Association. Taxis run from outside Arrivals at the domestic terminal.
Terminal facilities
Money:
There is a bank and a bureau de change in the international terminal. ATM service is available in the domestic departures area.
Communication:
Mobile phone recharging points are available, as are public telephones.
Food:
There is a restaurant, and several juice and snack bars are located throughout the airport.
Shopping:
A variety of shops are available throughout the airport, including a branch of Bombay Stores, a newsagent and a shop selling local handicrafts. A duty-free shop is available in the International Terminal.
Luggage:
Trolleys are available, and there is a lost and found office (tel: (079) 2286 9266).
Other:
There are rest rooms for transit passengers in the International Terminal (tel: (079) 286 9266). There is a childcare room in the domestic terminal.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
There are no conference or business facilities at the airport, but the nearby Taj Residency (tel: (079) 6666 1234or 2286 9999; www.tajhotels.com) has extensive facilities, including a business centre, broadband Internet access, fax, printing and scanning facilities, laptop hire, workstations and secretarial services. There are also three conference rooms. The Sunset Comfort Inn (tel: (079) 2286 2591; www.comfortinn.com) also has meeting and event facilities.
Disabled facilities:
Wheelchairs and assistance is available for disabled travellers. Those requiring assistance should notify their airline prior to travelling.
Car parking:
There are 672 car parking spaces at the international terminal, and 1,167 at the domestic terminal. More car parking facilities are under construction.
Car rental:
Local car hire companies have offices on the Arrival side of the domestic terminal. Hertz (tel: (079) 30997543; www.hertz.com) also offers chauffeured cars for hire. In India, most hire cars come with a driver.
Airport hotels
Ashok Palace
Gateway Hotel Ummed
Gateway Hotel Ummed is located within 1km (0.6 miles) of Ahmedabad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and boasts a fitness centre, pool and beauty spa, along with comprehensive business and meetings facilities.
Website:
Moti Manor
Moti Manor is located a short distance from Ahmedabad Airport Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
Sunset Comfort Inn
Sunset Comfort Inn is less than 1.6km (1 mile) from Ahmedabad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle service. Other facilities include business services, indoor parking and an on-site restaurant.
Website:
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