Porbandar to Surat Flights

Surat Airport (IATA: STV) is located around 13 km from Surat city on the Magdalla-Dumas Road. Only Gujaratís regional airlines, Vayudoot and Gujarat Airways, operated earlier from this airport, which was then transferred under the ownership of the Airport Authority of India in 2003. Since 2007, it has been fully operational and connects to various major Indian cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Goa, Kolkata, etc. The airport currently has two terminals for domestic and international flights. The arrival and departure lounges can handle 240 passengers per hour. Some prominent airlines operating through the airport include SpiceJet, IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, etc. Some facilities provided by the airport include CCTV camera surveillance, X-ray baggage scanning, two baggage carousels, free trolleys, wheelchairs for senior citizens, etc. An art gallery, a VIP lounge, travel and hotel counters, first aid, a child care room, a lost & found counter, ATMs, etc., are available at the airport. Shopping and eating outlets are also available for passengers waiting for their flights. Most importantly, there is a duty-free shop available at the airport. Surat Railway Station is located around 16 km away from the airport. Some prominent bus stands are also located near the airport, such as the Paras Police Bus Stand, BRC Bus Stand, etc. Some good hotel properties near the airport include Orange Megastructure, PC Homes, Jeel Elite Inn, Rajhans Belliza, etc.

Surat is a city located in southern Gujarat, at the mouth of the Tapti River. It is the second most populous city of Gujarat and the 12th most populous city in India. It is considered one of the countryís most dynamic cities. One of the cleanest cities in India, it has many monikers such as ëThe Silk City,í ëThe Diamond City,í and ëThe Green City.í The name of this city is believed to have originated from the city of Suryapur in the 16th century. This city's ownership changed from Brigus to the Mughals and later to the British. Once only a seaport, Surat today is one of the largest urban centres in western India. The area handles about 90% of the worldís diamond cutting and polishing supply. It also has a well-developed textile industry and is a hub for huge corporate giants such as Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, Wipro, and Cognizant. Surat has a tropical savanna-type of climate with hot summers and late monsoons. Summer temperatures can reach up to 37∞C with an average humidity of 65%. Winters are the best time to visit the city as the climate is pleasant, and the minimum temperatures fluctuate between 16∞C and 20∞C between October and February. The primary language spoken by the natives is Surti Gujarati. On the biggest full moon day of the year, the natives celebrate the festival of Chand Padvo, which is only celebrated in this city. Navratri is also another festival celebrated with great pomp, along with other usual festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc. Uttarayan, the famous kite-flying festival, is also celebrated with much excitement by the natives. Some local delicacies from the city include locho, ghari, khama, petis, undhiyu, and sarasiya khaja.

Rajkot Airport (IATA: RAJ), also known as the Civil Aerodrome, is located about 4 km from Rajkot city. It is connected to major Indian cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, etc. The Airports Authority of India manages its daily operations. The airport has a runway of 1600 m. The one available terminal at the airport can accommodate 125 passengers for both departures and arrivals. There are places to shop and eat at the airport, where passengers waiting for their flights can relish some tasty snacks and beverages or buy their favourite books from the TR Stall. There is also a duty-free shop at the airport. Six check-in counters and two security checks are available at the airport, among other facilities such as X-ray baggage scanning, wheelchairs for the differently abled, free trolleys, a lost and found counter, a childcare room, etc. Some good hotel properties near the airport include Patria Suites, Bizz The Hotel, Hotel Nova Pride, Marasa Sarovar Portico, etc.

Porbandar is a city located in the western Indian state of Gujarat. It lies on the Kathiawar Peninsula on the Arabian Sea coast. It is most famous for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sudama, Lord Krishnaís friend and devotee. Its name has been derived from the words ëPoraií, a local deity and ëbandarí, which means a port or harbour. The city was under the Jethwa Rajput rule from the 16th century. A flourishing town under the Mughals, it was attacked by the Portuguese and later came under British rule in the 19th century. Fishing is a major part of the cityís industry due to its location near the sea. It houses the largest fish exporting company in Gujarat, Silver Seafood. Industries of cotton garment manufacturing, mineral production, fertilisers, and petrochemicals, etc., are also present in the city. Tourism is also a flourishing sector in the city. Summers in Porbandar is hot and humid. It also receives a lot of rainfall, but the best time to visit the city is between October and March when the climate is pleasant and optimal for visiting popular tourist attractions. The minimum temperature in these months fluctuates between 16∞C and 23∞C. Art and handicrafts form a major part of the cityís culture. Age-old native art on earthenware, shawls, bedsheets, and wall hangings are some popular items depicting the local interest in crafts. The months of August and September are a joyous time for the natives as the ëPorbandar Melaí is held during this time. People from all over the country visit this fair, which houses trade fairs, auto exhibitions, book fairs, etc. Snacks such as papads, sev, gathia, fafda, chivda, and khakra form a regular part of their diet. Some popular sweet items enjoyed by the natives include shrikhand puri, sutarfeni, basundi, malpua, etc.