How to Use Ahmedabad Public Transport from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to Central Ahmedabad

You can take a taxi, app-based cab, auto rickshaw or public bus from the airport; the best fit depends on whether you want a direct ride or a route with city stops. The airport is north of central Ahmedabad, and the Airports Authority of India gives the city-centre drive as approximately 12 km and 14 minutes.

For a direct journey, taxis and app-based cabs are among the transport options. Prepaid taxi counters operate in the Arrival Halls of both the Domestic and International Terminals. At Terminal 1, the taxi and car-rental pickup point is the Arrivals Exit Gate.

Auto rickshaws are available at pickup points at Terminals 1 and 2. They operate around the clock and charge by the meter. Public buses offer connections to several city areas, but routes and stops vary, so check the route details before boarding.

Bus connections from Terminal 1

Terminal 1 routes 15 and 18 connect the airport with areas including RTO Circle, 132 Feet Ring Road, Iskcon Cross Road, Maninagar and Ahmedabad Junction Kalupur Railway Station. An air-conditioned bus route runs between Iskcon and the airport via RTO, with stops including Jodhpur, Star Bazaar, Memnagar, Akbarnagar, Sola Cross and Ranip Bus Depot.

Airport transport guidance gives bus operating hours as 6 AM to 11 PM, frequencies ranging from every 15 to 30 minutes, and a fare of around ₹50 per passenger. Tickets are available at the bus counter at the Terminal 1 Arrival Gate. Sardar Nagar Approach is the nearest bus stop, about a 12-minute walk from airport facilities.

Before you leave the terminal, confirm your pickup point, terminal and the current transport details for your chosen option. Taxis, app-based cabs, car rentals, public buses and auto rickshaws have different pickup arrangements.

For a prepaid taxi, look for the service in your arrival hall; at Terminal 1, the pickup point is the Arrivals Exit Gate.

If you plan to use an auto rickshaw, use the terminal pickup point and note that the fare is metered. For a bus, confirm the route and stop against your destination, and check its operating hours and fare before setting off.

If your flight arrives at a different terminal from your onward transport, the airport shuttle runs between Terminals 1 and 2 around the clock. Its pickup points are Lane No. 1 at the Terminal 1 arrivals area and the Arrival Plaza, Lane No. 1 at Terminal 2.

Passengers who need reduced-mobility assistance can request wheelchair support, priority boarding, airport assistance, ramps and accessible restrooms. Arrange assistance through the airline in advance. For current transport information, check the Airports Authority of India official site before you go.

For the final leg to Rudra Royale Hotel, choose a direct taxi, app-based cab or auto rickshaw, or use a bus connection if its route suits your destination. The airport’s transport options include all three, while auto rickshaws use meters.

Old High Court station is about a 3-minute walk from Rudra Royale Hotel. The Ahmedabad Metro station and route guide can help you plan onward travel around the city.

If you take a bus, check whether its route and stop make sense for the last part of your trip; the Terminal 1 routes serve multiple areas rather than every destination. For a direct drop-off, confirm the destination with your driver before leaving the airport.

The old city can be another stop in your plans; the one-day Ahmedabad Old City itinerary covers a day in that area.