Ways to get there from Australia
Times are our estimates and include a typical connection.
| From | Usual routings | Typical journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | Singapore Airlines via Singapore; Emirates via Dubai; Qatar Airways via Doha; Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur (about 4 flights a week to Ahmedabad) | 14–19 h via Singapore; 19–24 h via the Gulf |
| Brisbane | Singapore Airlines; Emirates; Qatar Airways; Malaysia Airlines | 15–20 h via Singapore; 16–27 h via Kuala Lumpur |
| Melbourne | Air India non-stop to Delhi then a domestic flight; Singapore Airlines; Emirates; Qatar Airways; AirAsia X + AirAsia via Kuala Lumpur (budget) | 15–19 h via Singapore; 17–23 h via Delhi |
| Sydney | Air India via Delhi; Singapore Airlines; Emirates; Qatar Airways; Malaysia Airlines | 15–20 h via Singapore; 17–23 h via Delhi |
Schedule sources disagree on how many days a week Singapore Airlines flies Singapore–Ahmedabad, so we check which days it runs for your dates before planning a same-day connection. AirAsia returned to Kuala Lumpur–Ahmedabad on 25 October 2026, four times a week. It's a low-cost, usually separate ticket, so bags must be bought in advance and re-checked in Kuala Lumpur unless it's booked as Fly-Thru.
About the airport
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) is close to the city, about 10 km from central Ahmedabad and roughly 20 km from Gandhinagar.
- Terminals: international flights use Terminal 2. Air India moved all its Ahmedabad domestic flights to T2 from 29 March 2026, so an Air India connection stays in one terminal. Other domestic airlines may use Terminal 1, so check the terminal on any onward boarding pass.
- Immigration: Ahmedabad is part of India's Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme, with e-gates for Indian citizens and OCI cardholders who have registered in advance. Our e-Arrival Card guide covers the arrival forms.
- Into the city: taxis and app cabs are the simplest option, and the short distance makes late arrivals easier than at bigger airports.
Nearby cities this airport serves
- Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar
- Vadodara (about 110 km), Anand and Nadiad, 1.5–2 hours by expressway
- Mehsana and north Gujarat
- Rajkot and Saurashtra by road or a domestic flight, and Bhuj and Kutch by domestic flight
Families from Surat and south Gujarat often compare Ahmedabad with flying into Mumbai. See our Mumbai page.
Busy seasons and festivals
- Uttarayan (kite festival): 14 January each year, in the middle of the Australian summer holidays, which makes early to mid-January one of the busiest times to fly into Ahmedabad.
- Navratri: 30 September to 8 October 2027. This overlaps the South Australian spring school holidays (about 25 September to 10 October 2027), so book early if you want to be there.
- Diwali and the Gujarati New Year: Diwali is 8 November 2026 and 29 October 2027, and the New Year follows a day or two later. See our Diwali guide.
- Wedding season: roughly November to February.
- Summer: April to June is very hot in Gujarat and usually quieter.
Tips from our team
- Check the exact day of the week. With Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia flying about four times a week, and Singapore Airlines' frequency uncertain, a day earlier or later can save hours.
- The Gulf carriers suit big bags. Emirates and Qatar Airways fares come with weight allowances that rise by fare type. Our baggage guide compares them.
- Air India via Delhi means clearing customs at Delhi T3 and re-checking bags. Allow at least three hours.
- Parents flying to Australia on Indian passports should read our transit rules guide before you choose a hub.
Talk to a real person about flights to Ahmedabad
Fares and schedules change every day, so we don't publish prices on this page. For live fares on your dates, call or WhatsApp the Travel Care team on 0421 882 733. We're a family-run agency at 222 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville, booking flights since 2010, and we speak English, Hindi and Punjabi. Seen a cheaper fare somewhere else? Send us the screenshot and we'll see what we can do.
Last checked: 20 October 2026 by the Travel Care team.
