Flying from Dubai to Gaya Airport (GAY): What you need to know
Gaya is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Gaya Airport is located in Gaya, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Dubai to GAY.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Dubai to GAY that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DXB and GAY include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of all flights leaving Dubai International Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Dubai to GAY flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport:
57% of flights leaving Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Gaya Airport (GAY)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Gaya Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near GAY and hit the pillow fast:
Getting from Gaya Airport (GAY) to central Gaya
Central Gaya is around 11 kilometres from Gaya Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Gaya Airport (GAY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Gaya Airport is 162 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 387 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Dubai to GAY. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Dubai to Gaya Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Dubai to GAY.
Find a cheap flight from Dubai to Gaya Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Gaya Airport (GAY)
February is when most people book flights from Dubai to Gaya Airport (GAY). Visit Gaya in July if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Dubai to GAY plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Gaya, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Gaya Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
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 as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Gaya Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Japanese Temple, Bodhgaya, Anatta Meditation Monastery and Nagkut are attractions you won't want to skip in Gaya.
Explore more of India
Gaya is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south of Gaya, a visit to Ranchi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Jagannath Temple, Hatia Dam and Juma Masjid.
If there's time to check out another side of India, head for Jamshedpur, roughly 257 kilometres southeast of Gaya. Mughal Garden, Rock Garden and Birla Temple are highlights.
