How to find cheap flights to Gaya Airport (GAY)
Right now, $609 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Gaya Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to GAY for $830.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to GAY goes up or down.
The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to find some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Gaya, where Gaya Airport is located.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Gaya. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, as well as different prices.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Gaya, think about taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Gaya Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Gaya
May is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Gaya.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to GAY, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
February is the most popular month for flights to GAY. It's the perfect time to see Gaya at its busiest and best.
July is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Gaya then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Gaya is warmest in May, averaging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
November is the driest month in Gaya. Leave the umbrella at home and enjoy clearer skies ahead.
Expect the heaviest showers in August, which gets around 21 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Gaya Airport (GAY): What you need to know
Travel to Gaya without any layovers. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Gaya Airport:
If you want to jet away with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your GAY plane ticket with Thai Airways. Up to 77% of its flights into this hub land according to schedule.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+5:30 timezone at GAY.
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 64%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful 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)
Central Gaya is about 11 kilometres from GAY.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to GAY, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 30 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Gaya, book a room at one of these comfy options:
Gaya highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Gaya:
Japanese Temple, Bodhgaya: Around 11 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Wat Ashok Maharaj Bodhgaya: Want more reasons to visit Gaya? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 11 kilometres south of the city centre.
How to get to Patna from Gaya Airport (GAY)
Heading for the nearby city of Patna? It's about 121 kilometres from GAY. It'll take you around 2 hours 25 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Bihār Sharīf
If Bihār Sharīf is where your trip takes you, it's about 72 kilometres from Gaya Airport.
It'll take you 2 hours 10 minutes or so to drive to Bihār Sharīf.
Explore more of India
Craving more adventure? Patna will add more excitement to your journey through India. It's around 97 kilometres north of Gaya and features Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.
Varanasi is another place that's too good to skip while you're in India. You'll find it roughly 209 kilometres west of Gaya. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, Ganga River and Varanasi rank among the top sights. You can arrive here through Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).
About 161 kilometres south of Gaya, Ranchi is worth going out of your way for. Good reasons to visit include Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple.