Porbandar Airport serves the coastal city of western Gujarat known as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, approximately 5 km from the city centre.
It is also an access point to the Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary and to the beaches of the Saurashtra coast.
How to get to Porbandar Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to PBD
Parking near Porbandar Airport
Airport-managed parking is located in front of the terminal.
Parking is monitored by cameras, with accessible rates.
How to get to Porbandar from PBD
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Car rental at Porbandar Airport
The better-known rental companies have their own desk in the airport arrivals area.
Rental requires driver's license, passport and credit card, plus the IDP in most cases.
Hotels near Porbandar Airport
City centre and seafront
5-9 km from the terminal depending on the hotel, 10-20 minutes by car.
Best for: Those visiting Gandhi's birth house (Kirti Mandir) and the Chowpatty seafront, while staying just minutes from the terminal.
- All four addresses remain under 10 km from the terminal, with high review scores despite the absence of major chains
- Two hotels have direct beach access, useful for those who want to combine the sea with a visit to Gandhi's city
- No international hotel chain: the choice is limited to independent or regional Indian properties
- The coastal hamlet of Chhaya, where the Fern Residency is located, is separated from the centre and Gandhi's house by a car journey
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Balaji Palace In the city centre on MG Road, near Kamala Baug; a panoramic rooftop terrace and service praised in reviews despite an unappealing exterior. View availability
- Lords Inn Porbandar A beachfront hotel 10 minutes on foot from Huzoor Palace and Rani Baug Park; breakfast with good variety according to reviews and sea views from some rooms. View availability
- The Fern Residency, Porbandar On the coast of Chhaya, along the Somnath Highway, with direct beach access; an outdoor pool and a play area, about 9 km from the terminal. View availability
- The Imperial Regency About 1.5 km from Chowpatty beach and 5 km from the terminal, with a paid airport shuttle; simple rooms but a garden and free parking that are appreciated. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is compact in size, consistent with its role as a regional hub in coastal Saurashtra.
The recommended safety margin for flights is 1.5-2 hours.
Map of Porbandar Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is Kirti Mandir?
The birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi in Porbandar, now converted into a memorial open to visitors, in the heart of the city's historic center.
Q. Is Porbandar a beach destination?
It's a coastal town with beaches and a marine sanctuary nearby, but it's visited mainly for its historic ties to Gandhi rather than as an organized beach destination.
Q. Is Porbandar Airport well connected to the rest of India?
It's a small airport with limited direct flights, concentrated mainly on the main hubs of Gujarat and on Mumbai: for many other destinations a connection is required.
Q. Can you drink alcohol in Porbandar?
Gujarat is a 'dry' state: the sale of alcohol is heavily regulated and generally prohibited, except with special permits.
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