Popular Airport | Khujand Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1939 Km |
Many transportation options are available, including:
Taxis are readily available and the fastest transportation option. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the city center, depending on traffic conditions. Ride-hailing services are also available and can be a better alternative since regular taxis may lack taximeters and you may need to negotiate fares beforehand.
There are multiple car rental companies in the city center, most of which are local providers. Driving in Ahmedabad can be challenging for visitors due to heavy traffic and inconsistent adherence to traffic rules. Therefore, renting a car with a driver is often recommended. It takes about 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Bus routes to the airport are operated by both the municipality and private companies. You can take bus routes 105 and 101 from Lal Darwaja Bus Station or bus routes 16 and 06 from the main railway station. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Due to potential overcrowding, this option is not recommended for passengers with heavy luggage.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, built in 1937 and serving international flights since 1992, is located about 9 kilometers north of the city center. The airport serves both Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar regions.
The airport features various stores and duty-free shops, along with areas selling handmade local products. Several cafes and restaurants are available for passengers who wish to eat while waiting for their flight. Additionally, the airport has two separate lounges for a more comfortable waiting experience.
It is possible to reach the city center of Khudzhand from the airport by several methods, the most popular of which is the minibus.
"Matrushka", or minibuses, constantly travel back and forth between the departure terminal of the airport and the city center of Khudzhand. The minibus network provides access to virtually every corner of the city of Khudzhand. Although they are not very spacious, they are cheap. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the city center in this way.
Taxis can also be rented from the airport, and the standardized price to reach the city center from the airport is 30 Tajikistan Somoni.
Several car rental firms have their offices at this airport. Go to the bank of company offices to rent your car and then receive your vehicle from the front of the airport. You can reach the city center in 20 minutes by taking the Kamoli / Khuj Ave A376 highway.