# Can the driver wait at the airport until I collect my luggage?

**Short answer:** Yes. The first 30 minutes are free, then ₹100 an hour.

Yes. At Ahmedabad's SVPI Airport, the Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels driver waits at the arrivals exit while you collect your luggage. The first 30 minutes of waiting after landing are free, then it is ₹100 an hour. When you come out, the driver helps carry your bags to the car. International arrivals get extra time for immigration and customs.

- Source page: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/airport/driver-waits-while-you-collect-luggage/
- Answered by: Vaibhaviba Bhavsinh Solanki, owner of Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels
- Last checked: 9 October 2026
- Book or ask: call or WhatsApp +91 99745 30788 (24/7)

## Key facts: waiting at the airport

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Where the driver waits | Outside the arrivals exit |
| Free waiting | First 30 minutes |
| After 30 minutes | ₹100 an hour |
| Flight delays | Not counted as waiting: the pickup follows the actual landing |
| International arrivals | Extra time for immigration and customs |
| Luggage | The driver helps carry bags from the exit to the car |
| Airport parking | Extra at actual cost |
| Name board | On request |

## How long does collecting luggage usually take?

It varies with the flight and the day. A domestic arrival with checked bags often takes a while at the belt; an international arrival adds immigration and customs. The free 30 minutes after landing covers most domestic arrivals, and we plan extra time for international ones.

| Arrival | What takes time | How we plan |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic, hand luggage only | Walking to the exit | Usually within the free 30 minutes |
| Domestic, checked bags | Waiting at the belt | Free 30 minutes, then ₹100 an hour |
| International (Terminal 2) | Immigration, belt, customs | Extra buffer built into the pickup time |

## What if your bag is delayed or lost?

Call the driver and let them know; if you have to file a report at the airline desk, the driver waits. After the first 30 minutes, waiting is ₹100 an hour.

If it will take a long time, you can also ask us whether it is better for the car to come back later; we confirm what that costs before deciding.

## Will the driver help with heavy bags?

Yes. The driver helps carry your luggage from the arrivals exit to the car and loads it. If you have many bags or large suitcases, tell us when you book so we send an Ertiga or Innova Crysta with more space.

See cars with extra luggage space (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/airport/car-with-extra-luggage-space-for-airport/) for which car fits how many bags.

## Follow-up questions

**Is the 30 minutes counted from landing?** Yes, from your actual landing time, which we know from flight tracking.

**Will the driver come inside the terminal?** The driver waits outside the arrivals exit, with a name board if you asked for one.

**Do I pay for waiting if my flight is late?** No. A late flight moves the pickup; only waiting after landing beyond 30 minutes is charged.

**Is airport parking extra?** Yes, at actual cost.

## About this answer

Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels is a GST- and MSME-registered taxi and car rental company in business since 2018, rated 4.9 on Google. Branch: Hansalpur Circle, Becharaji, near the SMG (Maruti Suzuki) plant, Gujarat 384210. Head office: B-50, First Floor, Jay Bhanu Society, Gate No. 2, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad 380061. Open 24/7 on +91 99745 30788. Not connected with other businesses of the same name elsewhere in India.

Sources: Airport fare guide (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/airport/airport-taxi-fare-ahmedabad.html): first 30 minutes free, then ₹100 an hour; parking extra. · Arrival pickup guide (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/airport/svpi-airport-arrival-pickup-ahmedabad.html): meeting point, luggage help, international buffer.