Flying from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): what you need to know
Surat and Ahmedabad share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your STV to AMD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Surat Gujarat Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between STV and AMD:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
Pune Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
At the moment, $80 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Surat Gujarat Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $186. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from STV to AMD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Ahmedabad Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from STV to AMD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Ahmedabad Airport.
Handy information about Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
Surat Gujarat Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from STV land at their destination as scheduled 80.83% of the time.
Surat Gujarat Airport is around 8 miles from central Surat. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Ahmedabad Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to STV:
Arriving at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Consider booking a hotel near AMD if you're catching a late Surat Gujarat Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an Ahmedabad Airport rental car and discover parts of Ahmedabad that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Europcar.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ahmedabad Airport around two weeks before traveling.
Getting from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to central Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Airport is approximately 7 miles from central Ahmedabad. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Ahmedabad in April.
Book your flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Ahmedabad Airport for May if you'd like to explore Ahmedabad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 81ºF and 109ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 55ºF and 84ºF. Search for cheap tickets from STV to AMD around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 280 miles south of Ahmedabad, a visit to Mumbai will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
If you want to check out another side of India, consider Surat, about 130 miles south of Ahmedabad. Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle are the start of reasons to visit.