Why go
- Most populous city in Gujarat, India.
- Served by Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD).
History
Ahmedabad, also spelt Amdavad and historically known as Karnavati, is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court. Ahmedabad's population of 5,570,585 makes it the fifth-most populous city in India, and the encompassing urban area population estimated at 8,854,444 is the seventh-most populous in India. Ahmedabad is located near the banks of the Sabarmati River, 25 km (16 mi) from the capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, also known as its twin city.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 9 routes: Bangalore, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Madras, Mumbai, Pune
- Spicejet SG (737) · 7 routes: Delhi, Dubai, Hyderabad, Madras, Mumbai, Muscat, Pune
- Air India Limited AI (A320, A321, A319, 777-300ER) · 4 routes: Delhi, Hyderabad, Kuwait, Mumbai
- Go Air G8 (A320) · 3 routes: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, A320, 737-700) · 3 routes: Abu Dhabi, Delhi*, Mumbai
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, 737-700, 737-800) · 2 routes: Delhi*, Mumbai*
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- Emirates EK (A330-200) · 1 route: Dubai
- Etihad Airways EY (A320) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 1 route: Dubai
- Malindo Air OD (737-900) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Qatar Airways QR (A321) · 1 route: Doha
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A330-300) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AMD has direct flights to 18 destinations on 13 airlines (incl. Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Abu Dhabi, Dubai…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ahmedabad, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.