Flying from Shillong Airport (SHL) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is 45 minutes.
Shillong and Guwahati share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from SHL to GAU start from 12:15 — the first with Alliance Air. The last departure is at 14:10 with Alliance Air. Overall, there are 36 weekly Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport flights.
Your SHL to GAU flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Alliance Air is your gateway to exploring Guwahati (and perhaps some other exciting corners of India!). Browse the direct flights from Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport offered by this carrier.
Alliance Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SHL and GAU:
Dibrugarh Airport
Imphal Municipal Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shillong Airport (SHL) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
At the moment, 45 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 133 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SHL to GAU.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SHL to GAU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
Handy information about Shillong Airport (SHL)
Shillong Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.6% of flights that depart SHL land on time.
Central Shillong to Shillong Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SHL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
Book a hotel close to GAU if you're taking a late Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to central Guwahati
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to central Guwahati has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
February is the busiest month for flights from Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Guwahati in April.
Lock in your flight from Shillong Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport for April if you want to visit Guwahati during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SHL to GAU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done Guwahati, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey about 338 kilometres west to Siliguri to check off its top attractions. From NFR Vintage Steam Engine NJP to Sweet Home Garden and Sai Villa, your itinerary will be busy.
Another favourite stop in India, Bhātpāra is about 499 kilometres south-west of Guwahati. Plan to visit highlights including Rupdas Ghat & Park.
