Star Air Launches Direct Ahmedabad-Mundra Flights from August 2026

Connecting Gujarat's commercial heart with its coastal maritime gateway starting August 17, 2026, Star Air will operate direct flights between Ahmedabad and Mundra.

The Core Transit Update

Regional aviation networks and domestic transit corridors in western India are expanding. Star Air, the aviation subsidiary of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, has announced a direct flight service linking Ahmedabad (AMD) with Mundra (MDA) in Gujarat.

Starting August 17, 2026, the service will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. By replacing lengthy road journeys across the Kutch region with a 50-minute direct flight, the route supports business logistics, industrial commutes, and leisure travel between Gujarat's manufacturing hubs and the private port gateway in Mundra.

Flight Schedules & Economic Hub Profiles

Integrating regional air routes requires coordinating flight schedules and mapping key corporate destinations. The following tables outline the Star Air weekly flight schedule and compare the connected economic centers.

Flight Number	Sector Route	Departure Time (STD)	Arrival Time (STA)	Days of Weekly Operation
S5 628	Ahmedabad (AMD) – Mundra (MDA)	06:40	07:30	Monday, Wednesday, Friday
S5 629	Mundra (MDA) – Ahmedabad (AMD)	18:40	19:30	Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Star Air Ahmedabad-Mundra direct flight schedule (Effective August 17, 2026).

Gujarat Economic Hub	Primary Strategic Industry	Core Regional Transportation Gateway
Ahmedabad	Manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport (AMD)
Mundra (Kutch Coast)	Maritime cargo, logistics, exports	Mundra Airport (MDA) & Private Port

Strategic profiles of the connected Gujarat economic centers.

Traveler Logistics Guide

From a ground-level perspective, the best way to navigate this is to coordinate your airport transfers in Mundra before departure, as public taxi services at Mundra Airport (MDA) are limited compared to Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport (AMD). Checking local car rental options is recommended.

To plan your trip:

Allow Safe Connecting Windows: If transferring to international flights in Ahmedabad, maintain a connection window of at least three hours to retrieve luggage and clear security checkpoints.
Observe the Morning Departure Schedule: Flight S5 628 departs Ahmedabad at 06:40. Plan to arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport by 05:00 for domestic check-in.
Coordinate Port Access Permits: Mundra Port is a high-security zone. Business travelers must secure port entry passes from operators before scheduling site visits.
Leverage Kutch Tourism Links: The direct link simplifies travel to the Rann of Kutch and coastal cultural sites. Book winter lodging early to avoid price spikes.

Infrastructure Impact Assessment

The launch of the Ahmedabad-Mundra route supports the growth of industrial logistics and regional MICE travel across western India.

By utilizing regional aerodromes, reducing travel times, and offering passenger schedules (guided by Shilpa Bhatia, Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer), the airline strengthens the trade link between Gujarat's financial center and its primary port, generating service employment across the Kutch coast.