Ahmedabad: A total of 18 flights — nine arrivals and nine departures — were cancelled at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad on Saturday due to airport closuresin several cities. According to airport sources, the cancelled outbound flights included one each to Srinagar, Jodhpur, Keshod, Amritsar, Bhuj, Kishangarh and Belgaum, and two to Chandigarh.Corresponding inbound flights from these destinations were also cancelled.The cancellations come at a time when a high volume of passengers is travelling for the weekend and during the peak summer holiday season, prompting concerns over airport operations. In an official advisory, SVPI airport authorities confirmed that Ahmedabad airport remains fully operational. However, they cautioned passengers that enhanced security protocols could result in longer wait times at the terminal. Travellers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and reach the airport well in advance.Airport officials urged passengers to rely only on verified sources for information. “Please follow the official handle of SVPI Airport — @ahmairport — across social media platforms for confirmed updates on airport operations,” the advisory stated.