Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Gaya Airport (GAY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Gaya Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Kolkata and Gaya are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from CCU to GAY start at 10:10 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 10:30 with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of 52 weekly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Gaya Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CCU to GAY flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Gaya (and maybe even some other great corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Gaya Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates CCU to GAY flights. A dependable 81.67% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Gaya Airport. Many passengers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Gaya Airport (GAY)
R 569 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Gaya Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,199. These fares can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from CCU to GAY by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Gaya Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Of all flights leaving Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from central Kolkata, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Gaya Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CCU:
Arriving at Gaya Airport (GAY)
If you have a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Gaya Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GAY:
Getting from Gaya Airport (GAY) to central Gaya
Gaya Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Gaya. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Gaya Airport (GAY)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Gaya Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Gaya. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Gaya Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Gaya, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CCU 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
Gaya is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. About 418 kilometres south-east of Gaya, a visit to Kolkata will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in India, consider Lucknow, roughly 467 kilometres north-west of Gaya. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are among the biggest draws.
