Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Ahmedabad Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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AMD Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down of what to expect during your time at Ahmedabad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
What to Expect
Ahmedabad Airport (code: AMD) is divided into Terminals 1 and 2. Construction on a third terminal began in 2019.
The pre-flight experience may be overwhelming due to crowds, confusing announcements, and long queues for the toilet, so arrive with plenty of time to reach your flight. Facilities are limited to a few basic eateries and some shops. Free WiFi is available to help pass the time. For added comfort, economy class passengers can pay to enter the airport lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for its location and rates.
Sleeping in Ahmedabad Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. However, recent traveller feedback does offer limited insight into nighttime conditions at the airport. Travellers consistently report that late-evening areas can feel poorly maintained, with dirty washrooms noted during night arrivals, which may affect comfort for those attempting to rest. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer a shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Ahmedabad Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in Ahmedabad Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are “restrooms” and sleep pods inside the terminal and a few nearby hotels:
- JPod – Futuristic sleeping pods that can be booked hourly. Rates: unknown. Location: Terminal 1, Arrivals, public zones.
- Ummed Ahmedabad – 800m from the terminal. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Hotel R.J. Residency – No airport shuttle, but the hotel can arrange for airport pick-up & drop-off. » Check Rates
- Comfort Inn Sunset – The hotel offers free transportation from the airport. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Ahmedabad Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Looking for a place to relax and unwind away from all the hustle and bustle of the airport? Check out the lounges at Ahmedabad Airport.
Walk-in Rates, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
The Lounge is open to all passengers regardless of airline or class of service flown. Travellers can access these lounges by purchasing a day pass, lounge membership or paying at the door.
The Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Domestic departures, Airside, Ground floor / airside, post-security, after security-hold area. Hours: 6:00 AM –9:00 PM. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (₹1,650) • Prepaid Lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards (Mastercard Airport Experiences)
Airline Lounges
While there are no airline lounges, your airline might have an agreement with The Lounge. Contact your airline or read more about paying to use the airport lounge listed above.
Drinking Water
A reader reports that free drinking water fountains are available in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (February 2025).
Food & Drink
Food information is limited. Both terminals reportedly have a coffee shop, while the international terminal offers a few additional outlets, such as pizza, tapas-style dining, ice cream, and sweets. Coffee and tea vending machines are available in both terminals.
At the time of the latest update, no confirmed 24-hour food options were reported. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage storage and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
Free mobile charging points are available in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Showers
Public shower facilities are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available for 30 minutes. An Indian mobile number is required to receive the access password. Additional time can be purchased once the free session ends.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs operated by Bank of Baroda and IndusInd Bank are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit before travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. ATMs are located outside the terminal.
Currency Exchange – Foreign currency exchange services are available in Terminal 2, in both the check-in and arrivals halls.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in Terminal 2, in both Arrivals and Departures.
Family Services – A childcare room is available for travellers with young children. Facilities are located in Terminal 1 (boarding hall, first floor, and arrivals hall, ground floor) and Terminal 2 (boarding hall, first floor). Strollers are available in the check-in areas.
Information Desk – An information desk is available in Terminal 1 for general assistance.
Lost & Found – Lost and Found services are available.
Luggage Trolleys – Baggage carts are available free of charge in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available in the check-in halls of both terminals.
Medical Services – Urgent and emergency medical care is available in both terminals.
Postal Services – Postal services are available, though specific location details are not currently known.
Prayer Room – A prayer room is available airside.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Designated smoking areas are available inside the terminal in the boarding halls of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Spa & Salon Services – Ode Spa is available airside in Terminal 1.
Bus
BRTS Electric buses run from Terminal 1 to destinations across Ahmedabad. Information on hours, frequency and fares is currently unavailable.
Car Rentals
Available in the Arrivals Halls of the International and Domestic Terminals.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we found only one hotel that provides an airport shuttle: Comfort Inn Sunset.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Public Transportation
City bus routes are available but offer limited service.
Ride Sharing
Uber operates throughout India. A ride from the airport to the city centre will cost you about $5.00
Taxi
Pre-paid taxis are available at the Arrivals Hall of the Domestic Terminal.
Last updated: 2026-02-04
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.