History
The Surat International Airport was built by the Government of Gujarat in the early 1970s. Safari Airways, owned by Vijaypat Singhania of Raymond Group, operated regular services to Bombay and Bhavnagar using Douglas DC-3 aircraft in the 1970s. During the 1990s, Vayudoot and Gujarat Airways flew to Surat but discontinued their flights in May 1994 and January 2000. In 2007, the airport’s 1,400-metre-long runway was extended to 2,250 metres, to enable the landing of larger aircraft. Subsequently, commercial services resumed on 6 May 2007, with an Indian Airlines Airbus A319 flight to Delhi flagged off by the former Minister of Civil Aviation, Praful Patel.
The new airport terminal building was inaugurated on 27 February 2009 by the former Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Dinsha Patel. The terminal building, constructed at the cost of ₹400 million, has a total floor area of 91,000 sq ft and can handle 240 passengers per hour. It is equipped with CCTV cameras, two baggage carousels in the arrivals hall, and one hand baggage X-ray machine, among other modern facilities like two aerobridges with Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS), two elevators and two escalators, and a 120-seat lounge. Coffee Culture and other shops have been added.
The construction work for the expansion of the terminal started in March 2020. The budget for the project is ₹ 353 crore and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 December 2023. It has a total area of 25,520 square meters (274,700 sq ft). It is capable of handling 1,800 passengers (1,200 domestic and 600 international) during peak hours daily, with a provision of handling a further 3,000 passengers at peak hours, and 5.5 million passengers annually, an increase from the earlier 3.5 million passengers. It is equipped with 20 check-in counters, 26 immigration counters, 5 aerobridges from the existing three, baggage conveyors, and parking spaces to accommodate 475 cars.
Quick Facts on Surat Airport
- Location / Address: Magdalla, Surat, Gujarat, India
- Official Name: Surat International Airport
- Also known as: Surat Airport
- IATA Code: STV
- ICAO Code: VASU
- Operator: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Status: Operational
- Runway Length: Approx. 2,905 metres
- Elevation AMSL: 16 feet / 5 metres
- Coordinates: 21°7’3.57″N 072°44’42.93″E
Surat Airport Expansion Plans
- Construction Start Date: March 2020
- Project Budget: ₹353 crore
- Inauguration Date: 17 December 2023 (by PM Narendra Modi)
- Total Area: 25,520 square meters (274,700 sq ft)
Passenger Handling Capacity
- 1,800 passengers during peak hours (1,200 domestic + 600 international)
- Future provision for 3,000 passengers at peak hours
- 5.5 million passengers annually (earlier capacity: 3.5 million)
Facilities
- 20 check-in counters
- 26 immigration counters
- 5 aerobridges (increased from 3)
- Baggage conveyors
- Parking for 475 cars
Eco-Friendly Features (GRIHA 4-star compliant)
- Double-insulated roofing system
- Low-heat gain double-glazing unit
- Energy-saving canopies
- Rainwater harvesting system
- Sewage and water treatment plants
Flights from Surat
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Air India Express | Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi Bengaluru Chennai Delhi Dubai–International Hyderabad Kolkata Sharjah |
| IndiGo | Bengaluru Chennai Delhi Diu Dubai–International Goa–Dabolim Hyderabad Jaipur Pune |
| Star Air | Hyderabad |
Passenger facilities
- Baggage Trolleys: Available at Free of charge
- Wheel Chair: Available on request
For assistance to Specially Able/Senior citizens/Children traveling alone/Medically Unfit, contact Station Manager, Airline Personnel - Medical Aid/First Aid Room: Limited Medical Assistance available at no cost.
For any medical Emergency contact the Airport Manager or Airline Personnel - Child Care Room: Available at ground level, on complimentary basis
- Rest Rooms for Transit Passengers is available on ground level
- Lost & Found Baggage: Contact Airport Manager for assistance
- Telephone: Available at Airport Managers Desk
- ATM Service: Available at the ground level.
- Wi-Fi Hot-spot: Free of charge with limited usage
- Airline Offices: Accessible from Outside Terminal Building
Facilities inside the Terminal building At Departure Lounge:
- Restaurant: Snacks & Hot Cold Beverages
- Snack Counter: Snacks & Hot Cold Beverage
At Arrival Lounge:
- Hotel Booking Counter: Available
- Taxi Booking Counter: Available
- Tour/Travel Counter: Provides Air/Rail/Bus/Hotel Bookings
- Shoe-shine AutoMachine: Complimentary service, available at the Arrival lounge on ground level.
At Security Hold Area:
- Branded Garment Shop: Shirts, Perfumes, and Ladies Purse etc
- Jewellery Shop: All types Jewellery
- Life Style Electronic Shop: Branded Electronic items
Outside Terminal Building:
- Coffee Shop, serving Snacks and Refreshments
- Parking Facility at the Terminal building
- Capacity: 150 Vehicles Approximately
- Minimum Charges: Free for 7 minutes
- 2 Wheelers Rs 15, Car Rs 35, Bus Rs.50
- For Overnight parking facility/Charges contact Airport Manager
Distance from Surat Airport to important landmarks in Surat with approximate driving time
17 kms to Railway Stattion – 30 minutes
03 kms to ONGC circle (flyover) – 5 minutes
09 kms to International Convention Center – 10 minutes
10 kms to Parle Point circle – 10 minutes
13 kms to Old City – Chowk – 20 minutes
15 kms to Textile Market / Ring Rd – 25 minutes
Approximate Distance and travel time to Surat Airport From
Daman Beach / Vapi: 125 kms / 2 hrs 30 minutes
Dumas Beach: 9 kms / 10 minutes
Udhana GIDC: 15 kms / 25 minutes
Sachin: 20 kms / 30 minutes
Hazira Industrial Area: 21 kms / 30 minutes
Suvaali Beach: 23 kms / 40 minutes
Sarthana Nature Park: 25 kms / 35 minutes
Kadodara NH8: 30 kms / 45 minutes
Kamrej NH8: 32 kms / 50 minutes
Navsari : 38 kms / 55 minutes
Bardoli: 46 kms / 1 hr
Ubharat Beach: 48 kms / 1 hr
Daandi Beach: 56 kms / 1 hr 10 minutes
Ankleshwar GIDC: 75 kms / 1 hr 20 minutes
Bharuch: 85 kms / 1 hr 30 minutes
Tithal Beach: 100 kms / 2 hrs
Availability of transportation from the Airport
- General Taxi Service: Available via Private Taxi operators
- Pre-paid Taxi Service: Under Consideration
- Car rental service: Coming Soon at Arrival Hall
- BRTS: Bus Rapid Transit Services (Air Conditioned Coach Service) AVAILABLE [Started – September, 2017]
- City Bus Service: SITILINK Bus Services are available with limited frequency from & up to Entry Gate
- Inter State Bus Service: Connecting buses can be availed with City Bus Service at the Main Entry Gate.
- Inter State Taxi/Car Service: Not Available
- Airport Shuttle Service: Not Available
- Auto Rickshaw Stand: Not Available
- Metro Rail System: NOT AVAILABLE
Surat City METRO Rail started in short time but AIRPORT is NOT on the METRO route map.
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For more Information visit Surat International Airport official website
Also read, Cost Of Living In Surat – Everything You Need To Know (Updated 2025)
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