Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): what you need to know
Ahmedabad's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Ahmedabad 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SFO to AMD flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and AMD:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near AMD:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Ahmedabad Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar to explore Ahmedabad and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ahmedabad Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to central Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Ahmedabad. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
November is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Ahmedabad in July.
The warmest month in Ahmedabad is May, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to AMD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ahmedabad. Around 451 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Around 209 kilometres south of Ahmedabad, Surat is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust.