Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport serves Ahmedabad, Gujarat's main city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historic architecture, approximately 12 km from the city center.
It is the most convenient access point to Gujarat, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
How to get to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
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Average travel time to AMD
Parking near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Parking managed directly by the airport is located in front of the terminal.
Parking is monitored by cameras, with affordable rates.
How to get to Ahmedabad from AMD
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Car rental at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
The major car rental brands have a counter in the arrivals area.
Have your driving license, passport, and credit card ready: the agency will almost certainly also ask for an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Hansol and Sardarnagar
The Ummed is 1.5 km from the airport, on Airport Circle; FabHotel Airport View is about 14 minutes' walk from the terminals, on Sardar Nagar.
Best for: Short stopovers and pre-dawn departures, when it's worth staying right next to the terminal.
- The Ummed is the closest 5-star hotel to the airport in all of Ahmedabad
- FabHotel is also reachable on foot for those travelling light
- Nothing around but junctions and the airport area: dinner means staying at the hotel
- The old city and the riverfront still require 25-40 minutes by taxi
Recommended hotels
- The Ummed Ahmedabad Airport 1.5 km from the airport on Airport Circle, it's Ahmedabad's 5-star hotel closest to the terminals; opened as Taj Residency Ummed and later Gateway Hotel Ummed, it is now independently run with 91 rooms, a spa and an outdoor pool. View availability
- FabHotel Airport View - Nr Airport On Sardar Nagar, about 14 minutes' walk from the terminals; 19 rooms with Egyptian cotton sheets and a rain shower, opened in 2019 near Narendra Modi Stadium. View availability
Ashram Road and the Sabarmati riverfront
About 10-12 km from the airport, 20-25 minutes by car; the Gandhi Ashram is 9 minutes' walk from the hotel, the riverfront promenade one minute.
Best for: Those who want the Gandhi Ashram, a stroll along the Sabarmati riverfront and the UNESCO-listed old city a few minutes' walk away.
- Gandhi Ashram, Riverfront Park and the UNESCO old city within walking distance
- More central and less expensive than the SG Highway hotels
- Busy area at rush hour, especially near the bridges over the Sabarmati
- Fewer evening dining options than Satellite or SG Highway
Satellite, SG Highway and Vastrapur
15-19 km from the airport depending on the exact hotel, 25-45 minutes by car depending on traffic on SG Highway, one of the city's busiest arteries.
Best for: Those travelling for business to Ahmedabad's commercial districts, or who prefer the city's newest international chain hotels.
- The area with the highest concentration of restaurants, shopping malls (such as ISCON Mall) and offices in the city
- The newest hotels, with pools, spas and gyms of international standard
- The farthest from the airport among the city's areas, up to 45 minutes in normal traffic conditions
- A residential/business district, with little connection to historic Ahmedabad
Recommended hotels
- Le Meridien Ahmedabad On Ramdev Nagar Cross Road, in the Satellite district 17 km from the airport; 164 rooms, a pool, a spa and four restaurants, a few minutes from Gujarat University and Kankaria Lake. View availability
- DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad On Ambli Bopal Road, 17 km and 45 minutes from the airport; 173 rooms built in 2018, with the Prana spa and panoramic views over the city towards Kankaria Lake. View availability
- ITC Narmada, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Ahmedabad In Vastrapur, on Judges Bungalow Road, 15 km from the airport; 291 rooms opened in 2022, with architecture inspired by Gujarat's vav stepwells, plus the Peshawri restaurant and the Fabelle patisserie. View availability
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as Gujarat's principal gateway.
Plan for longer customs checks and arrive 3 hours early for international flights.
Map of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is Sabarmati Ashram?
The historic residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad, from which the Salt March set out in 1930: today it's a museum dedicated to his life and the independence movement.
Q. Why is the historic center of Ahmedabad a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
For its unique historic architecture, blending Hindu and Islamic elements in a well-preserved urban fabric — the first Indian city to receive this recognition.
Q. Can you drink alcohol in Ahmedabad?
Gujarat is a 'dry' state: the sale of alcohol is heavily regulated and generally prohibited, except with special permits for foreign tourists at some hotels.
Q. Who is Ahmedabad Airport named after?
It's called Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, in honor of the politician nicknamed 'the Iron Man of India' for his role in unifying the princely states after independence.
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