Flying from London to Gaya Airport (GAY): What you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Gaya Airport (GAY). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Gaya Airport is located in Gaya. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to GAY. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to GAY even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Gaya Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to GAY flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Gaya Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Gaya Airport (GAY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Gaya Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GAY instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Gaya Airport (GAY)
₹ 50,516 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Gaya Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 80,197. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to GAY if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable London to Gaya Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from London to Gaya Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Gaya Airport (GAY)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Gaya. January is when most people book flights from London to Gaya Airport (GAY), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a London to GAY flight ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gaya to range from 27ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Gaya Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 26ºC.
More about Gaya
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Gaya right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Gaya Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Nagkut, Wat Ashok Maharaj Bodhgaya and Ramshila Mountain are attractions you won't want to skip in Gaya.
Explore more of India
Varanasi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Gaya. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Kashi Vishwanath mandir, I ️️ Banaras and The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा).
Ranchi is another sought-after destination in India and is around 161 kilometres south of Gaya. No trip is complete without visiting ISKCON Ranchi New Temple Land, Hudru Falls and Jagannath Temple.
