- Ahmedabad airport introduced a Rs 50 drop-off fee for commercial yellow-plate vehicles on October first, twenty twenty-six.
- Commercial cab pick-ups now cost Rs 200, up from Rs 150; drop-off and pick-up together total Rs 250.
- Commercial taxi pick-ups moved to Airport Circle near Hotel Ummed; private vehicles remain exempt from the commercial drop-off fee.
Ahmedabad airport began charging commercial cabs for drop-offs and raised the pick-up charge, increasing the cost of airport trips. The revised tariff took effect October 1, 2026.
The new drop-off fee applies to commercial yellow-plate vehicles, including app-based rides booked through Ola, Uber, Rapido and Bharat Taxi. Private vehicles are exempt from that fee.
The charge can apply even when a cab does not wait at the terminal. A quick drop-off is not excluded.
Passengers may see the added cost outside the app fare. The fee has not yet been integrated into app-based fares, and drivers may ask riders to pay it directly.
The new tariff adds a drop-off cost and raises collection fees
The revised charges affect two separate movements: taking a passenger to the airport and collecting one there. A commercial cab that does both now faces a combined Rs 250 in access fees, compared with Rs 150 under the previous pick-up-only arrangement. That is Rs 100 more.
| Airport movement | Previous charge | Revised charge |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial cab drop-off | No charge | Rs 50 |
| Commercial cab pick-up | Rs 150 | Rs 200 |
| Drop-off and pick-up combined | Rs 150 | Rs 250 |
The amounts cover airport access charges, not the cab fare itself. Whether passengers see the additional payment in an app or hand it to the driver depends on when the fare display is updated.
Terminal rules distinguish private cars from commercial cabs
At Terminal 1, private vehicles retain an eight-minute free kerbside pick-up window. Parking charges apply after that period.
Commercial vehicles face the revised Rs 200 pick-up fee at Terminal 1 after the free period, up from Rs 150. The rules differ by vehicle type, so private motorists remain outside the new commercial drop-off charge.
At Terminal 2, commercial cabs face the Rs 200 pick-up tariff and the Rs 50 drop-off charge. Longer stays can cost more: commercial vehicles remaining beyond the eight-minute limit may face duration-based charges, with some stays reaching Rs 1,200 for four to 24 hours.
The commercial taxi pick-up point has moved away from Terminal 2
The designated commercial taxi pick-up zone has also shifted from Terminal 2 to Airport Circle near Hotel Ummed. Passengers arranging a commercial ride should account for that location when meeting a driver.
The move changes where customers connect with taxis, while the revised fees apply to commercial vehicles entering the terminal area. Private cars continue to use the Terminal 1 kerbside window under the separate rules.
Adani says access fees help manage traffic and maintain airport facilities
Adani, the airport operator, said commercial-vehicle access charges are common at airports across India. It said the fees are intended to manage traffic and support upkeep, security and maintenance of landside infrastructure.
Comparisons cited in reporting placed the Rs 50 charge below drop-off fees of Rs 100 in Kolkata and Tirupati. The comparison reflects the cited drop-off amounts; the new Ahmedabad tariff also changes the separate charge for commercial pick-ups.
Drivers may ask passengers to cover the additional amount directly until app-based fares incorporate the fee. The revised tariff has applied since October 1, 2026.
