| Quick answer: Gujarat’s principal international gateways include Ahmedabad, Surat and Rajkot Hirasar. The state also has domestic, civil enclave, general aviation and military facilities. Dholera is a developing airport project; confirm its licensing and commercial opening with the operator before planning a flight. |
Gujarat has an extensive airport network serving commercial travel, industry and regional routes. This guide distinguishes current passenger gateways from smaller airfields and the developing Dholera project. Airport status, routes and permissions should be checked with the relevant operator for the date of travel.
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How should airports in Gujarat be counted?
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Gujarat hosts a diverse network of airports ranging from major international gateways to small regional airstrips. The state’s airport infrastructure is managed by a mix of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), Gujarat State Aviation Infrastructure Company Limited (GUJSAIL), the Indian Air Force, and private operators, including the Adani Group.
Airport categories overlap: a civil enclave can handle domestic passenger flights while sharing an airfield with the military. Count each physical airport once, and distinguish airports from training airstrips, military facilities and development projects.
| Airport category | Examples in this guide | How to interpret it |
| International gateways | Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot Hirasar | International designation does not establish which international routes are currently scheduled. |
| Domestic and regional gateways | Vadodara, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Kandla, Keshod | Check current airline schedules and airport access before travel. |
| Civil enclaves | Bhuj and Jamnagar | These are shared civil/military facilities, not additional airports to add to the domestic list. |
| Private and training facilities | Mundra and Mehsana | Access, purpose and permissions differ from scheduled passenger airports. |
| Development projects | Dholera | Confirm licensing and commercial opening before including a project in an operational airport count. |
Gujarat airport reference list
The reference list below covers major gateways and selected smaller facilities. It is not an aeronautical register or a verified total of every airport and airstrip in Gujarat. For a city-specific overview, read our Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) guide and Surat Airport (STV) guide.
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO | Operator | Type | Status |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Intl Airport | Ahmedabad | AMD | VAAH | Adani Airports | International | Active |
| Surat International Airport | Surat | STV | VASU | AAI | International | Active |
| Rajkot International Airport (Hirasar) | Rajkot | HSR | VAHS | AAI | International | Active (since Sep 2023) |
| Vadodara Airport | Vadodara | BDQ | VABO | AAI | Domestic | Active |
| Bhuj Airport | Bhuj | BHJ | VABJ | IAF + AAI (civil enclave) | Domestic / Military | Active |
| Jamnagar Airport | Jamnagar | JGA | VAJM | IAF + AAI (civil enclave) | Domestic / Military | Active |
| Bhavnagar Airport | Bhavnagar | BHU | VABV | AAI | Domestic | Active |
| Porbandar Airport | Porbandar | PBD | VAPR | AAI | Domestic | Active |
| Kandla Airport (Gandhidham) | Gandhidham | IXY | VAKE | AAI | Domestic | Active |
| Keshod Airport | Keshod | IXK | VAKS | AAI | Domestic | Limited / UDAN |
| Mundra Airport | Mundra | — | VAMA | Adani Group | Private / Industrial | Active (private) |
| Mehsana Airport | Mehsana | — | VAMS | GUJSAIL | Flying School | Active |
| Dholera International Airport | Dholera | — | — | AAI / DIACL | International | Development project; commercial opening unconfirmed |
| Old Rajkot Airport | Rajkot | RAJ | VARK | AAI | General Aviation | GA/VVIP only since Sep 2023 |
| Naliya Air Force Station | Kutch | — | VANY | Indian Air Force | Military | Active |
Airport status, operator responsibilities and codes can change. Check the current AAI, airport operator, DGCA and published aeronautical information for operational use. Smaller training and private airfields may not appear in this list.
3 International Airports in Gujarat
1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad (AMD)
SVPI Airport in Ahmedabad is Gujarat’s largest and busiest airport, operated by Adani Airports under a long-term concession from AAI. It serves both domestic and international flights, with two terminals — Terminal 1 (domestic) and Terminal 2 (international) — connected by a shared central concourse.
The airport connects Ahmedabad to over 30 domestic cities and major international destinations, including Dubai, Doha, Sharjah, Singapore, London, and Newark. It has a single primary runway (23/05) measuring 3,505 metres, capable of handling wide-body aircraft, including the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350.
Key facts:
- IATA: AMD • ICAO: VAAH
- Operator: Adani Airports (long-term concession)
- Terminals: T1 (domestic), T2 (international)
- Primary runway: 23/05, 3,505 m
- Major airlines: Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India Express, Emirates, Qatar Airways
2. Surat International Airport (STV)
Surat Airport was declared an international airport in December 2023. It serves Surat’s diamond and textile industries and the surrounding South Gujarat region. International destinations and frequency change; check current airline schedules before planning a connection.
Surat’s expanded integrated terminal was inaugurated on 17 December 2023. It serves domestic and international passengers; the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s terminal announcement describes the expanded facility. Check AAI and the airline for current facilities, routes and schedules.
Key facts:
- IATA: STV • ICAO: VASU
- Operator: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- International status: Granted in December 2023
- Runway: 22/04, 2,905 m
- Routes: confirm currently available destinations and frequencies with the airport and airline.
3. Rajkot International Airport — Hirasar (HSR)
Rajkot’s new greenfield airport at Hirasar village — approximately 25 km north-east of central Rajkot — was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27 July 2023 and began full commercial operations on 10 September 2023. It replaced the old in-city Rajkot Airport (RAJ), which is now restricted to general aviation and VVIP traffic.
Hirasar Airport handled over 1.08 million passengers between April 2024 and March 2025, marking a 107% year-on-year growth. With a 3,040-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, the airport is positioned to serve as the primary international gateway to the Saurashtra region, with planned routes to the Middle East and East Asia.
Key facts:
- IATA: HSR • ICAO: VAHS (NOT RAJ — that is the old, now-closed airport)
- Operator: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Opened: 27 July 2023; commercial operations from 10 September 2023
- Runway: 3,040 m (wide-body capable)
- Project cost: ₹2,654 crore
- Major airlines: IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet
Major Domestic Airports in Gujarat
Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Vadodara Airport serves central Gujarat and the industrial city of Vadodara. It operates a single runway (04/22) of 2,743 metres and connects to major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The airport is currently AAI-operated, with plans for terminal expansion to support international charter operations.
Bhuj Airport (BHJ)
Bhuj Airport is a dual-use facility — it functions as both a civil domestic airport and a frontline Indian Air Force base due to its strategic location near the Indo-Pakistan border. The civil enclave connects Bhuj to Mumbai and Ahmedabad, supporting tourism to the Rann of Kutch, the white salt desert, and the heritage town of Mandvi. Passenger traffic grew 94.6% in FY2024–25 to 186,403 passengers.
Jamnagar Airport (JGA)
Jamnagar is another dual civil-military airport, with a 2,700-metre runway shared between the IAF and civilian operators. It supports Jamnagar’s industrial economy, which includes the world’s largest oil refining complex (Reliance Jamnagar Refinery) and major brass manufacturing. Civilian flights connect to Mumbai.
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU)
Bhavnagar Airport in eastern Saurashtra has a 1,920-metre runway and serves the city’s diamond polishing, shipbreaking, and industrial sectors. The airport is also a gateway to nearby attractions, including Blackbuck National Park and the temple town of Palitana. Currently connects primarily to Mumbai via IndiGo.
Porbandar Airport (PBD)
Porbandar Airport serves the coastal city famous as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. AAI-operated with limited scheduled service, primarily under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme. The airport supports both tourism (the Dwarka pilgrimage circuit) and the local fishing and industrial economies.
Kandla Airport (IXY)
Kandla Airport near Gandhidham serves the strategically critical Kandla Port (Deendayal Port) and the Kandla Special Economic Zone — one of India’s largest. The airport handles regular flights to Mumbai and supports business travel for the port’s massive trade operations. Its 1,900-metre runway is being assessed for potential expansion.
Upcoming: Dholera International Airport
Dholera International Airport is Gujarat’s most significant upcoming aviation project — a greenfield international airport being developed near Navagam village, approximately 100 km south-west of Ahmedabad, within the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
Dholera remains a developing greenfield airport project. Trial or calibration activity does not establish an approved start date for commercial passenger flights. Check the airport developer and DGCA for licensing and a confirmed opening before including it in a flight plan.
Dholera Airport key facts:
- Location: Navagam village, ~100 km from Ahmedabad
- Operator: Dholera International Airport Company Ltd (DIACL) — AAI 51% / Gujarat Govt 33% / NICDIT 16%
- Phase 1 runway: 3,200 m (Code 4E, wide-body capable)
- Phase 1 capacity: 1.5 million passengers per annum
- Final capacity (all phases): 50 million passengers per annum
- Phase 1 cost: ₹1,378 crore
- Site area: 1,426 hectares
If completed and opened for commercial services, Dholera may add capacity to the region. Its eventual operational role and routes depend on licensing and airline plans.
Military, Private & General Aviation Facilities
Beyond commercial airports, Gujarat hosts a network of military airfields, private aviation facilities, and training airstrips:
- Mundra Airport (Kutch) — Privately owned and operated by Adani Group, primarily for industrial cargo and corporate aviation supporting Mundra Port (India’s largest private port).
- Naliya Air Force Station (Kutch) — Indian Air Force facility; check official aeronautical publications for any civil-use restrictions. The IAF retired its MiG-21 fleet in September 2025.
- Bhuj Air Force Station — Frontline IAF base; played significant roles in the 1965, 1971, and Kargil conflicts.
- Jamnagar Air Force Station — Houses fighter squadrons and is one of India’s most strategically important air bases.
- INS Valsura, Jamnagar — Indian Navy training establishment for electrical and electronics engineering.
- Mehsana Airport — GUJSAIL-operated training and general aviation airfield.
- Old Rajkot Airport (RAJ) — No longer used for scheduled commercial flights; restricted to general aviation, helicopter, and VVIP traffic since September 2023.
Who Operates Gujarat’s Airports?
Gujarat’s airport network is managed by a mix of central, state, and private operators:
| Operator | Role | Examples |
| Airports Authority of India (AAI) | Central government operator | Surat, Rajkot Hirasar, Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Kandla, Keshod |
| Adani Airports | Private concessionaire | Ahmedabad (SVPI) |
| Adani Group (private) | Private industrial airport | Mundra (cargo/corporate) |
| GUJSAIL | State-owned aviation infrastructure | Mehsana, supporting smaller airstrips |
| DIACL | Joint-venture special-purpose entity | Dholera (under construction) |
| Indian Air Force / Navy | Military operations + civil enclaves | Bhuj, Jamnagar, Naliya, INS Valsura |
Operational checks before flying to Gujarat
Before dispatch, confirm the destination airport, current published aeronautical information, NOTAMs, permissions, parking and handling arrangements. Airport access and service availability must be assessed for the specific aircraft and schedule.
For cargo movements, confirm the cargo terminal or handler, customs arrangements, storage requirements and suitable ground equipment separately from passenger facilities. For passenger and crew transfers, allow for the airport’s distance from the city centre and current road conditions.
For operations at Ahmedabad, use current airport and aeronautical notices to confirm any restrictions, handling arrangements and emergency procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many airports are there in Gujarat?
Gujarat has a mix of international, domestic, civil enclave, private and military aviation facilities. Counts depend on whether airstrips and non-scheduled facilities are included; verify a specific airport’s operating status before planning a flight.
How many international airports are in Gujarat?
Ahmedabad (AMD), Surat (STV) and Rajkot Hirasar (HSR) are the principal international airports listed here. Dholera is a developing airport project and should not be counted as operational until licensing and commercial services are confirmed.
Which is the busiest airport in Gujarat?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad (AMD) is by far the busiest airport in Gujarat, handling the largest volume of both domestic and international passengers. It is operated by Adani Airports and serves over 30 domestic destinations and major international cities.
What is the IATA code for Rajkot airport?
The new Rajkot International Airport at Hirasar uses the IATA code HSR (ICAO: VAHS). The old in-city Rajkot Airport (RAJ) has been closed to scheduled commercial flights since 10 September 2023 and now serves only general aviation and VVIP traffic.
When will Dholera International Airport open?
No confirmed commercial passenger opening date is provided here. Check the airport developer and DGCA for a current licensing and launch announcement before making travel or flight plans.
What are the airport codes for the main airports in Gujarat?
Ahmedabad: AMD • Surat: STV • Rajkot Hirasar: HSR • Vadodara: BDQ • Bhuj: BHJ • Jamnagar: JGA • Bhavnagar: BHU • Porbandar: PBD • Kandla: IXY • Keshod: IXK
Does Surat airport have international flights?
Surat (STV) was declared an international airport in December 2023. Check the current AAI and airline schedules for available international flights; airport designation alone does not guarantee service to a particular destination.
What should operators confirm when choosing a Gujarat airport?
For airport selection, distinguish the existing Ahmedabad gateway, regional airports and new development projects. Confirm operational suitability with the airport operator before committing to a route.
Which cities in Gujarat have more than one airport?
Rajkot is the only city in Gujarat with two airports — the new Hirasar International Airport (HSR) for all commercial operations, and the old in-city Rajkot Airport (RAJ), which remains open only for general aviation and VVIP movements. Once Dholera Airport opens, Ahmedabad will effectively be served by two international airports (AMD and Dholera, 100 km apart).
About the author: The ATTS Aviation Team has over 20 years of experience providing flight support, ground handling, fuelling, and concierge services across all major Indian airports, including those in Gujarat. We work with private operators, charter companies, and commercial airlines daily.
Verification note: Airport statuses, routes, infrastructure projects and investigation updates should be checked against the current AAI, airport operator, DGCA and AAIB publications. This article is not an aeronautical information publication.