Flying from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when organising your flight from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY).
The average time for a direct Bangkok to Gaya Airport flight is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Gaya is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok. Gaya Airport is located in Gaya.
Choose from 4 direct flights each week between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Gaya Airport (GAY). This is the busiest route, with Bhutan Airlines offering a 9am departure from BKK to GAY.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bangkok to GAY, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY) operate out of this terminal.
Thai Airways International is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Bangkok to Gaya Airport jetting out of BKK.
Thai Airways International is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from BKK to GAY.
Thai Airways International is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 77.05% of its services arriving on schedule.
Whether you're hoping to discover another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to GAY.
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Gaya Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.87% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Prefer to leave from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)? Direct Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY) flight tickets are available from this popular hub.
Thai AirAsia has direct flights from Bangkok to GAY departing from DMK. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
On the DMK to GAY route, Thai AirAsia is the go-to airline for most travellers.
The top on-time carrier is Thai AirAsia. Its Don Mueang International Airport to Gaya Airport flights land as planned 76.92% of the time.
DMK is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to GAY flight? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.48%.
About Gaya Airport (GAY)
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Gaya Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GAY:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY)
At the moment, $188 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Gaya Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $335. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Bangkok to GAY by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for landing cheap Bangkok to Gaya Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY)
April is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY), while January is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Gaya based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Bangkok to GAY flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Gaya, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Gaya Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Gaya
Start your Gaya trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Gaya Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Nagkut and Wat Ashok Maharaj Bodhgaya are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Gaya must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Ramshila Mountain.
Explore more of India
Gaya has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 209 kilometres west of Gaya, a trip to Varanasi will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like 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 seeing ISKCON Ranchi New Temple Land, Hudru Falls and Jagannath Temple.