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About Porbandar Airport

Rajkot Airport (IATA: RAJ), is located less than 5 km from Rajkot city. It is also known as the Civil Aerodrome and is operated by the Airports Authority of India manages its daily operations. Airline carriers such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and connect to cities like Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru. An international airport about 30 km from Rajkot will be built in the city by March 2023. The one available terminal at the airport can accommodate 125 passengers for both departures and arrivals. Six check-in counters and two security checks are available at the airport. The airport has a runway of 1600 metres. Some facilities provided by the airport include X-ray baggage scanning, wheelchairs for the differently abled, free trolleys, a lost and found counter, a childcare room, etc. There are eating and shopping outlets at the airport, along with the famous TR Stall where passengers can purchase books of their choice. There is also a duty-free shop at the airport. Some good hotel properties near the airport include Platinum Hotel, The Fern Residency, Bizz The Hotel, The Imperial Palace, etc.

About Porbandar

Porbandar is a small yet significant city on the coast of Gujarat, India. The city is associated with prominent persons like Sudama, a companion of Lord Krishna, and the well-known liberation fighter Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, well known as Mahatma Gandhi. This city also serves as the administrative centre for the Porbandar district. The Jethwa Rajputs ruled the city from the 16th century, post which it developed significantly under the Mughals. Later, the Portuguese took over the city until it went under British rule in the 19th century. Porbandar has a pleasant climate due to its proximity to the Arabian Sea. It is neither too hot nor too cold at any time of year. It is ideal in the winter, when the temperature ranges from 23∞C to 16∞C. Owing to its proximity to the sea, the city also receives a lot of rainfall. The population of Porbandar is approximately 133,000 and the primary language spoken in the city is Gujarati. They are primarily engaged in fishing, agriculture, and mineral excavation. Festivals form an important part of the cityís culture and Holika, Navratri, and the famous Porbandar Melo are celebrated with great excitement. Porbandar is home to several skilled painters whose works have been exhibited in art galleries. Local delicacies such as gathia, fafda, chivda, papads, khakra, and sev form are relished in the city. Some popular sweet items include basundi, malpua, shrikhand puri, sutarfeni, etc.

About Bhavnagar Airport

Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) is located in the southeastern region of the city of Bhavnagar. It is located around 4 km from the heart of the city. It is a domestic airport spread across 294 acres which also serves ports and port-based industries in its vicinity. Bhavnagar Airport has one domestic terminal, having the capacity to accommodate 100 passengers per hour for both arrivals and departures. It also has one cargo terminal, which serves as a cargo bay for aircraft and export-import commodities. The Customs department utilises this terminal to keep track of the aircraft and materials that were shipped or imported at the airport. Presently, it connects to the two Indian cities of Mumbai and Pune via airline carrier SpiceJet. Some important facilities provided by the airport include baggage services, free trolleys, VIP lounges, wheelchairs for the differently abled, medical aid, mobile charging points, lost & found counters, etc. The airport administration in Bhavnagar has set up several stores where you may purchase items such as magazines, newspapers, and clothing. Duty-free stores are also available at the Bhavnagar airport which sell commodities at cheaper rates. Some good hotel properties near the airport include Sarovar Portico, City Pride, Virgo Sumeru, Wonderful View, etc.

About Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar is a port city on the Saurashtra coast in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the stateís fifth-largest city and one of its important commercial hubs. Its name is derived from the founder of the city, Maharaja Bhavinsinhji Gohil, who chose the city as a strategic military and maritime trading point. It was under his control that the city transformed from a small town into an important state. Bhavnagar was also the only Indian state to construct a railway system without any financial help from the government. Today, Bhavnagar is a flourishing industrial city with the second largest hub of the diamond cutting and polishing industry after Surat. Some important commercial elements from the city include ship-breaking industries, diamond-cutting and polishing units, spinning and weaving mills, tile and brick factories, plastic industries and an iron foundry and a chemical plant. Alang, South Asia's largest shipbreaking yard, is located about 53 km from the city. Bhavnagar is known as the cultural hub of Saurashtra. Its passion for art is reflected in the handicrafts and antiques offered in the marketplaces, along with beadwork, bird hangings, metalwork, and lacquer work. The primary language spoken by natives is Gujarati. Kathiyawadi folk dances along with garba and dandiya are practised and performed with tremendous enthusiasm. The pav gathiya is a lip-smacking local delicacy enjoyed by the natives along with fafda and normal gathiya.

Place to visit in Bhavnagar

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Gaurishankar Lake
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Takhteshwar Temple
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Velavadar Blackbuck National Park
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Victoria Park
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Airport Information

Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar Airport, Q53M+G97, Airport Rd, Subhashnagar, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364001

Porbandar

Porbandar Airport, NH 27, Porbandar Airport Area, Porbandar, Gujarat 360575

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Bhavnagar Airport has duty-free shops.
Yes, Porbandar has a bird sanctuary named the Porbandar Bird Sanctuary.
Alang, South Asia's largest shipbreaking yard, is located about 53 km from the city.
Rajkot Airport is located 183 km away from Porbandar which can be reached in 3 hours and 15 minutes by road.
The Shri Hari Temple is located 5 km away from the city centre.
Trambak Falls originate from a height of 30 feet.
Bhavnagarís Barton Library is 150 years old.
Since August 2022, Porbandar Airport has been used only for charter flights, armed forces, and security agencies after flights to Mumbai and New Delhi were discontinued due to very few passengers.
Yes, the Kirti Mandir, the ancestral home of Gandhi, dedicated to his life, is situated in Porbandar.
One can see animals such as the nilgais, peafowl, foxes, spotted owls, and a range of flora as well.
Some good hotel properties near Bhavnagar Airport include Sarovar Portico, City Pride, Virgo Sumeru, Wonderful View, etc.
The IATA codes for Rajkot and Bhavnagar airports are RAJ and BHU respectively.
The pav gathiya is a lip-smacking local delicacy enjoyed by the natives along with fafda and normal gathiya.
Sartanji Choro is a three-story summer pavilion with Rajput-style construction with musician images on pillars, carved arches and a dome. There is a centre stage space in the bottom half, which is said to have been used for musical events.
The Huzoor Palace was built in the early 20th century.