Kandla Airport (IXY)
Kandla, IN 🇮🇳 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
VAKE
IATA
IXY
Elevation
96 ft
Region
IN-GJ
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GPS Code: VAKE
Local Code: Not available
Location: 23.1127° N, 70.100304° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
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Online Reviews Summary
Traveler sentiment at Kandla Airport (IXY) appears to be generally satisfactory, with a 3.8 out of 5 average rating from over 900 users. Travelers find it to be a functional airport, particularly convenient for accessing the Kutch region and nearby areas, though some aspects suggest a more basic rather than luxurious experience.
What Travelers Love
- Regional Connectivity: The airport serves as a key gateway to the Kutch region, with good domestic flight connections to major cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Rajkot.
- Essential Facilities: Travelers appreciate the availability of essential facilities such as waiting areas, ample parking lots, and an ATM.
- Assisted Services: The airport provides wheelchairs with escort facilities for physically challenged passengers, and luggage trolleys and baggage wrapping machines for convenience.
- Efficient Immigration: Immigration wait times are relatively short, estimated at around 8 minutes.
- Retail and Dining (Basic): There are snack bars, tea/coffee bars, juice counters, handloom handicraft shops, and a book stall. Duty-free shops are also present.
Common Complaints
- Basic Food Options: While there are snack bars and counters, the food options within the airport are described as basic, with a wider variety of cuisine available in the surrounding towns.
- Limited Terminal Capacity: The terminal building has a stated capacity of handling 100 passengers at a time, which might lead to crowding during busy periods, especially given the domestic terminal's capacity of about 50 passengers.
- Security Wait Times: Security wait times are estimated to be around 30-31 minutes, which, while not excessive, may be a point of minor frustration for some travelers.
- Reliance on External Transport: While taxis, auto-rickshaws, and buses are available, the nearest major bus station and railway station are 7 km and 9 km away, respectively, requiring additional short travel.
Overall, Kandla Airport (IXY) is a practical and adequately equipped domestic airport serving as an important link for the Kutch region. While it offers essential services and good regional connectivity, travelers should anticipate basic amenities, particularly concerning food, and factor in moderate security wait times.
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Top Airlines
Operating at Kandla AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
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SpiceJet
SEJ
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1 | 14 | 1 | Feb 10, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
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05/23 |
4997 ft | 94 ft | CON | Active |
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| TWR | TWR | 122.3 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Pre-paid and private taxis are the primary and most convenient mode of transport from Kandla Airport. You can find them readily available outside the terminal building. These taxis provide service to nearby cities like Gandhidham, Kandla, Anjar, and Mundra. It is recommended to use the pre-paid counter or agree on a fare before starting your trip. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Ola have very limited to no availability in this area.
Rental Cars
There are no dedicated counters for major international car rental companies at the airport. Car rentals, typically with a driver, can be arranged in advance through local travel agents in Gandhidham or Kandla. These services can be pre-booked to have a vehicle waiting for you upon arrival. Self-drive rental options are scarce and would also need to be arranged ahead of time with a local provider.
Public Transportation
There are no direct public bus or train services connecting to the Kandla Airport terminal. To use public transportation, you must first take a taxi or an auto-rickshaw to the nearest bus station in Gandhidham (about 9 km away) or Anjar. From there, you can access the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus network to travel to other destinations across the state.