Flying from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Gaya Airport (GAY): what you need to know
Guwahati and Gaya share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your GAU to GAY flight.
During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to visit a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Gaya Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is a well-known stop between GAU and GAY.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Gaya Airport (GAY)
₹ 4,195 is the best price for a one-way Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Gaya Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 9,446. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GAU to GAY if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Gaya Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GAU to GAY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Gaya Airport.
Handy information about Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
71.9% of flights taking off from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport from central Guwahati, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to GAU? If you're catching an early flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Gaya Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gaya Airport (GAY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Gaya Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GAY instead:
Getting from Gaya Airport (GAY) to central Gaya
From Gaya Airport, Gaya is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Gaya Airport (GAY)
The quietest month for a flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Gaya Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Gaya based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Gaya is May, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Gaya Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from GAU to GAY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Gaya. Around 418 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
If you're eager to discover another corner of India, consider Lucknow, roughly 467 kilometres north-west of Gaya. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are highlights.