Flying from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gaya Airport (GAY): what you need to know
Bagdogra and Gaya share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your IXB to GAY flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Bagdogra Airport to Gaya Airport. Many travellers pass through Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gaya Airport (GAY)
RM457 is the best price for a one-way Bagdogra Airport to Gaya Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM995. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IXB to GAY. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Bagdogra Airport to Gaya Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IXB to GAY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bagdogra Airport to Gaya Airport.
Handy information about Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
73.66% of flights taking off from Bagdogra Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Bagdogra Airport from central Bagdogra, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to IXB? If you're catching an early flight from Bagdogra Airport to Gaya Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gaya Airport (GAY)
Consider staying in a hotel near GAY if you have a late Bagdogra Airport to Gaya Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Gaya Airport (GAY) to central Gaya
Gaya Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Gaya. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Gaya Airport (GAY)
January is the busiest month for flights from Bagdogra Airport to Gaya Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Gaya in April.
The warmest month in Gaya is May, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Bagdogra Airport to Gaya Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IXB to GAY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Gaya, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel around 418 kilometres south-east to Kolkata to tick off its popular sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of India, head for Lucknow, about 467 kilometres north-west of Gaya. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are the start of reasons to visit.