Bhavnagar Airport serves the port city of eastern Gujarat, approximately 5 km from the city centre.
It is the most convenient access point to Velavadar National Park, known for the blackbuck antelope, and to the Buddhist caves of Sana and Talaja.
How to get to Bhavnagar Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BHU
Parking near Bhavnagar Airport
Parking authorized by the airport is positioned in front of the terminal.
Parking is monitored by cameras, with accessible rates.
How to get to Bhavnagar from BHU
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Bhavnagar Airport
Leading car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, useful for reaching Velavadar.
To rent you need driving license, passport, credit card, and generally the IDP as well.
Hotels near Bhavnagar Airport
City centre
4-10 km from the terminal depending on the hotel chosen, 15-25 minutes by car along Sidsar Road.
Best for: Those stopping for work or for a short break before Palitana, staying just minutes from the terminal.
- Minimal distances from the terminal: even the farthest option on the list stays under 10 km
- The Nilambag Palace lets you sleep in the former residence of the Gohil royal family of Bhavnagar, in the heart of the city
- Choice of international brands limited to a single name (Ginger): the rest are independent or regional properties
- Few restaurants or evening venues outside the hotels themselves, unlike the more touristy cities in the region
Recommended hotels
- Efcee Sarovar Premiere Bhavnagar In the city's business district, opposite Victoria Park; two restaurants with international cuisine, an outdoor pool and a spa, plus an airport shuttle running 24 hours a day on request. View availability
- Nilambag Palace Hotel Built in 1879 as the residence of Maharaja Takhatsinhji and remaining the home of Bhavnagar's royal family until its conversion into a hotel in 1984; 20 rooms and seven royal cottages, an outdoor pool and a tennis court in the palace grounds. View availability
- Ginger Bhavnagar Behind the Civil Hospital, the only budget chain with a national brand on the list; the property reports good connections also towards the Alang industrial area and the Palitana temples. View availability
- Iscon The Fern Resort & Spa, Bhavnagar In Kaliyabid, a minute's drive from Gaurishankar Lake; the only address on the list designed as a spa resort rather than a passing-through hotel, about 10 km from the terminal. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal's compact size reflects the limited traffic of the airport.
Passengers should allow 1.5-2 hours in advance of their flights.
Map of Bhavnagar Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What can you see at Velavadar Park?
Large herds of blackbuck antelope, as well as Indian wolves and numerous species of birds of prey, in an open grassland landscape unusual for India.
Q. How far is Velavadar from Bhavnagar Airport?
About an hour's drive, the most practical base for a photo safari in the park.
Q. Is Bhavnagar a good starting point for reaching Diu?
Yes, the former Portuguese enclave of Diu, known for its beaches and historic fort, can be reached in a few hours by car: a stop often paired with a safari at the nearby Velavadar park.
Q. Can you drink alcohol in Bhavnagar?
Gujarat is a 'dry' state: the sale of alcohol is heavily regulated and generally prohibited, except with special permits.
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