How to find cheap flights to Gaya Airport (GAY)
Currently, 384 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Gaya Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to GAY for 650 €.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Gaya, where Gaya Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider selection of departure options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Gaya. This will give you more options for where you take off and land, as well as different fares.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Gaya, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Gaya Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Gaya
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Gaya.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to GAY that suits your plans and budget.
If you want to experience Gaya at its busiest, lock in your flights to GAY for January. Holidaying during peak seasons usually means more things to do than at other times.
April is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Gaya then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to get away in. Gaya is warmest in May, averaging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
November is your safest bet for clearer skies. This is the driest month in Gaya.
Rain is more likely in August, which gets around 22 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Gaya Airport (GAY): What you need to know
Get to Gaya in one go. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Gaya Airport:
Think about booking your GAY plane ticket with Thai Airways. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 77% of flights into this airport landing on time.
On arrival at GAY, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Gaya Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to GAY:
Gaya Airport has an on-time rating of 73%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Gaya from Gaya Airport (GAY)
The distance from GAY to central Gaya is about 8 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to GAY.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Gaya, unpack your bags at one of these comfy options:
Gaya highlights
Put these leading sights high on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Gaya:
Nagkut: The perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 3 kilometres east of the city centre.
Tulasi Garden: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little while exploring Gaya. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres east of the centre.
Ramshila Mountain: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 5 kilometres north-east of the heart of Gaya.
How to get to Patna from Gaya Airport (GAY)
Headed to the nearby city of Patna? It's about 121 kilometres from GAY. Give yourself around 2 hours 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Bihār Sharīf
Bihār Sharīf is around 80 kilometres from Gaya Airport if that's where you're going.
It takes 2 hours 10 minutes or so to drive to Bihār Sharīf.
Explore more of India
There's loads more of India ready to be uncovered. Around 97 kilometres north of Gaya, set out for Patna. On the must-see list? Start with Jangi Masjid - جنگی مسجد, Jama Masjid - جامع مسجد and Devi temple.
Varanasi makes a great addition to your trip to India. You'll find it around 209 kilometres west of Gaya. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, I ️️ Banaras and The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा) are visitor favourites. The main airport serving this city is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).
About 161 kilometres south of Gaya, Ranchi makes for a memorable detour. Good reasons to visit include ISKCON Ranchi New Temple Land, Hudru Falls and Jagannath Temple.
