Flying from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Vijayawada Airport.
Guwahati and Vijayawada are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Leave plenty of time to make your GAU to VGA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Getting to Vijayawada (and then seeing more of India!) is easy with SpiceJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Vijayawada Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is SpiceJet.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Vijayawada Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GAU and VGA:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
At the moment, RM234 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Vijayawada Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM647. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GAU to VGA.
The cheapest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Vijayawada Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Vijayawada Airport.
Handy information about Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
When it comes to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.9% of flights complete their journey on time.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Guwahati. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to GAU? If you've booked an early flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Vijayawada Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Reserve a hotel close to VGA if you're taking a late Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Vijayawada Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to central Vijayawada
From Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
The quietest month for a flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Vijayawada Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Vijayawada based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Vijayawada Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Vijayawada, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GAU to VGA in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Vijayawada has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres south of Vijayawada, a trip to Chennai will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
Hyderabad is another essential stop in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Vijayawada. No journey is complete without visiting Charminar, Golconda Fort and GOLKONDA FORT.