The Central Government has designated Rajkot (Hirasar) and Vadodara airports in Gujarat as authorised immigration checkpoints for passengers entering and leaving India, paving the way for both airports to handle international travel.
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a gazette notification on November 9, 2026, adding the two airports to the list of authorised airports under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.
The amendment, issued under Section 4(1) of the Act, places Rajkot Hirasar Airport at serial number 40 and Vadodara Airport at serial number 41 on the list of designated airports.
With this notification, both airports are officially recognised as immigration points, allowing them to facilitate immigration clearance for international passengers, subject to the required operational arrangements.
The move is expected to boost international air connectivity from Rajkot and Vadodara. It could also provide greater convenience to travellers from the two cities and neighbouring regions, reducing their dependence on major airports such as Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi for international journeys.