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Airports
Gujarat is served by ten airports, though the only one offering
international flights is Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport in
Ahmedabad.
Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport (Ahmedabad) Many domestic
as well as international flights operate from here.
Domestic Airports
Bhavnagar Airport - Bhavnagar Airport, 9 km from the city of
Bhavnagar.
Bhuj Airport - In the Bhuj city of Gujarat.
Jamnagar Airport - 10 km from the City of Jamnagar.
Kandla Airport (Gandhidham) - situated at Kandla, near Gandhidham,
in Kutch district.
Keshod Airport (Junagadh) - Keshod Airport is found 3 km from Keshod
city in Junagadh District.
Porbandar Airport - is situated 5 km from the city of Porbandar.
Rajkot Airport - 4 km from the city of Rajkot.
Surat Airport - This domestic airport of Gujarat was recently
inaugurated in Surat, on Magdalla Road.
Vadodara Airport - Another domestic airport can be found near
Vadodara city in Gujarat.
Local Transportation
Bus
One of the most popular public transports in Gujarat is the City
Bus. The only problem that can surface with the city buses is that
the bus numbers and the route information is given in Gujarati.
Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) is the primary body
responsible for providing these services. It is a public transport
corporation providing bus services and public transit within Gujarat
and to the other states in India. Apart from this, there are a
number of services provided by GSRTC.
Mofussil Services - It connects major cities, smaller towns and
villages within Gujarat.
Intercity Bus Services - It also connects major cities - Ahmedabad,
Vadodara (Baroda) and Rajkot.
Interstate Bus Services - It connects various cities of Gujarat with
the neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
City Services - GSRTC also provides city bus services at Surat,
Baroda, Rajkot, Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, within the state of
Gujarat.
Parcel Services - This service is used for transporting goods.
Apart from this, the GSRTC provides special bus services for
festivals, industrial zones, schools, colleges and pilgrim places.
Auto Rickshaws
Auto rickshaw is an important and frequently used mode of transport
in Gujarat. It is a convenient and comfortable way of traveling.
Usually the drivers are helpful and understand English as well as
Hindi.
Taxis
Taxis are another popular means of transport. There are taxi stands
near the airport, railway station and bus stand. Here, you can book
the taxis for the required period of time. The taxi driver stays
with you for the complete journey. He normally understands English,
for the convenience of the customers.
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