Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Surat Gujarat Airport (STV): what you need to know
Surat is five hours 30 minutes behind Sydney and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SYD to STV flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Surat Gujarat Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a top stopover on the SYD to STV route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Surat Gujarat Airport flight is 463 €. A return fare right now is 814 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to STV, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Surat Gujarat Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on time at their destination.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Surat Gujarat Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Surat Gujarat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STV instead:
Getting from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to central Surat
Surat Gujarat Airport to the centre of Surat has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Surat Gujarat Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Surat in April.
The warmest month in Surat is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Surat Gujarat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to STV in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Surat has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south of Surat, a visit to Mumbai will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
Ahmedabad is another standout destination in India and is around 209 kilometres north of Surat. No trip is complete without seeing Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque.