Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Travelling to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) by cab has become costlier from October 1, 2026, following the introduction of a new ₹50 drop-off charge for commercial taxis.
The revised fee applies to commercial yellow-plate vehicles, including app-based cab services such as Ola, Uber, Rapido, Bharat Taxi and other commercial taxi operators. With the additional charge currently not integrated into cab aggregator fares, passengers may have to pay ₹50 separately to drivers when being dropped off at the airport.
The airport operator has also relocated the designated parking area for commercial taxis from near International Terminal 2 (T2) to a new location near Airport Circle, adjacent to Hotel Ummed. The changes are important for passengers travelling to Ahmedabad Airport for domestic and international flights, particularly those using app-based cab services.
Ahmedabad Airport Cab Drop-Off Charge: What Has Changed?
The new ₹50 fee has been introduced for commercial taxi vehicles entering the airport to drop off passengers.
The charge applies to commercial yellow-plate vehicles, including:
- Ola cabs
- Uber taxis
- Rapido cab services
- Bharat Taxi
- Other commercial taxi operators
Passengers using these services should account for the additional amount while planning their airport journey.
Who Will Have to Pay the ₹50 Fee?
The charge is applicable to commercial taxi operators dropping passengers at Ahmedabad Airport. Since the fee is not currently included in the standard fares displayed by cab aggregators, drivers are expected to collect the amount separately from passengers. This means the overall cost of reaching the airport by cab may increase by ₹50 over the regular ride fare.
Ahmedabad Airport Shifts Commercial Taxi Parking Near Airport Circle
Along with the new drop-off charge, the airport administration has changed the designated parking location for commercial taxis. Previously, the commercial taxi parking area was situated near International Terminal 2.
Under the revised arrangement, commercial taxi operators will have to use the designated parking facility near Airport Circle, next to Hotel Ummed. The relocation changes where commercial taxi drivers can wait or park while operating at the airport. Passengers booking taxis from the airport should follow the updated pickup instructions provided by their respective cab operators.
Ahmedabad Airport Parking Charges: What Private Car Owners Should Know
Apart from the new commercial cab drop-off fee, Ahmedabad Airport already has separate parking rules for private vehicles. According to the airport’s published parking tariff information, private vehicles using the Terminal 1 kerbside area receive an eight-minute free period for passenger pickup or drop-off. After the free period, parking charges apply according to the vehicle category and duration.
Terminal 1 Parking Charges for Private Cars
| Parking duration | Private four-wheeler charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 8 minutes | Free |
| 8–20 minutes | ₹100 |
| 21–30 minutes | ₹150 |
| Every additional 10 minutes | ₹100 |
Commercial Car Parking Charges at Terminal 1
| Parking duration | Commercial car charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 8 minutes | ₹150 |
| Every additional 10 minutes | ₹150 |
These parking tariffs are separate from the newly introduced ₹50 commercial cab drop-off fee. Passengers should also note that parking rules and tariffs may differ by terminal and vehicle category.
How Will the New Ahmedabad Airport Charge Affect Passengers?
The additional fee is expected to affect passengers who regularly depend on app-based taxis for airport transfers. For example, a passenger whose cab fare is ₹500 may have to pay an additional ₹50 drop-off charge, taking the total to ₹550, assuming the driver collects the fee separately.
The change may be particularly relevant for:
- Business travellers using airport taxis.
- Families travelling with luggage.
- Passengers arriving from other cities and booking cabs.
- Frequent flyers using Ola, Uber or Rapido.
- People travelling to Ahmedabad Airport from Gandhinagar and nearby areas.
Passengers are advised to confirm the final payable amount with their driver before completing the journey.
Important Travel Advisory for Ahmedabad Airport Passengers
Passengers travelling to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport should keep the following points in mind:
- Keep an additional ₹50 ready when using a commercial cab for airport drop-off.
- Confirm whether the drop-off charge is included in the displayed fare.
- Follow the updated commercial taxi parking arrangements.
- Allow sufficient time for airport entry and passenger drop-off.
- Check terminal-specific parking rules when travelling in a private vehicle.
Ahmedabad Airport Travel Costs Change from October 1
The introduction of the ₹50 commercial cab drop-off charge marks a change in airport access costs for passengers travelling through Ahmedabad.
With the revised taxi parking location and existing terminal parking tariffs, passengers using commercial and private vehicles should check the applicable rules before their journey. The new arrangement has been effective from October 1, 2026, and is relevant to passengers, cab drivers and taxi operators using Ahmedabad Airport.
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