Travelling from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY). Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) and Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.
3 hours 10 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Bangkok to Gaya Airport flight.
Gaya Airport is located in Gaya. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Gaya Airport (GAY) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services every week. Travel from BKK to GAY on Thai Airways International's 11am departure.
Your flight from Bangkok to GAY won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
You can find a direct flight from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY) departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
Thai Airways International is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Bangkok to Gaya Airport departing from BKK.
Thai Airways is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from BKK to GAY.
Thai Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 91.8% of services arriving on schedule.
Whether you're eager to visit a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to GAY.
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Gaya Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can book a direct Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY) plane ticket with departures from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Work out whether leaving from DMK works best for your plans.
You can board a direct flight from Bangkok to GAY with Thai AirAsia. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of DMK.
Thai AirAsia is the top choice for passengers flying from DMK to GAY.
With 66.67% of services arriving as planned, Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier flying between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and Gaya Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to GAY flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 60%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Gaya Airport (GAY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Gaya Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GAY instead:
Getting from Gaya Airport (GAY) to central Gaya
Gaya Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Gaya. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Gaya Airport is R 2,062. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,155. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap flights from Bangkok to GAY by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Bangkok to Gaya Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Save on your flight from Bangkok to Gaya Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY)
July is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Gaya Airport (GAY), while February is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Gaya based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Bangkok to GAY plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Gaya, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Gaya Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Gaya
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Gaya Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Gaya:
Japanese Temple, Bodhgaya and Anatta Meditation Monastery are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Gaya to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Wat Ashok Maharaj Bodhgaya.
Explore more of India
Gaya will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres west of Gaya, a visit to Varanasi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Kashi Vishwanath mandir, Ganga River and Varanasi.
Around 161 kilometres south of Gaya, Ranchi is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple.
