How to find cheap flights to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
RM1,021 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to GAU, the lowest fare is RM470.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Guwahati, where Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to land an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
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Best time to go to Guwahati
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Guwahati is typically May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to GAU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Fly to Guwahati in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to GAU, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Guwahati then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Guwahati is warmest in April, averaging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
With one day of rain on average, January is the driest month in Guwahati.
The wettest time of year is July. Visit then and you can expect to get around 29 days of rainfall.
Flying to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Guwahati in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
If you want to jet off with the most punctual carrier, book your GAU plane ticket with Druk Air. Up to 90% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
GAU is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to GAU? These hotels near Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Flights departing from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 72% of the time. This figure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located in Guwahati, Assam, India.
Getting to central Guwahati from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
GAU is about 19 kilometres from central Guwahati.
You'll reach the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to GAU.
Guwahati makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:
Guwahati highlights
Put these leading attractions at the top of your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Guwahati:
Brahmaputra River: The perfect place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 5 kilometres north of the city centre.
Botanical Garden,GIPS: You'll discover this park roughly 11 kilometres west of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Guwahati.
Jai Mata Vaishno Devi Temple: Need another great reason to visit Guwahati? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is around 5 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Shillong from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
On your way to the nearby city of Shillong? It's about 121 kilometres from GAU. It'll take you around 3 hours to drive there.
Travelling from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Barpeta Road
Barpeta Road is about 72 kilometres from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
It takes 3 hours 10 minutes or so to drive to Barpeta Road.
Explore more of India
Up for more exploring? Aizawl is an essential stop in India. It's about 290 kilometres south-east of Guwahati and features Hiking trail, Azuali waterfalls and Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary.
Another city in India that has plenty going for it is Imphal. From Guwahati, it's around 274 kilometres south-east and offers top sights like Imphal War Cemetery and Rock Garden. Add a stop at Radha Krishna Temple too.
Or make your way to Agartala, roughly 257 kilometres south of Guwahati. JAGANNATH TEMPLE (জগন্নাথ মন্দির), Neermahal Palace and Jagannath Bari are just the start of reasons to go.