Flying from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Shillong Airport (SHL): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Shillong Airport.
Every week, there are six Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Shillong Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, jump on the 09:20 Alliance Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 11:15 with Alliance Air.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your GAU to SHL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Alliance Air is your gateway to discovering Shillong (and maybe even some other great parts of India!). Browse the direct flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Shillong Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Alliance Air on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Shillong Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GAU and SHL:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Imphal Municipal Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Shillong Airport (SHL)
R 911 is the lowest price for a one-way Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Shillong Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,856. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from GAU to SHL by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Shillong Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
71.9% of flights that leave from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport from central Guwahati, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near GAU. Whether you have an early flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Shillong Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Shillong Airport (SHL)
Book a hotel near SHL if you're on a late Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Shillong Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Shillong Airport (SHL) to central Shillong
From Shillong Airport, Shillong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Shillong Airport (SHL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Shillong Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Shillong in February.
The warmest month in Shillong is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Shillong Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from GAU to SHL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Shillong is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres south-west of Shillong, a trip to Kolkata will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Guwahati is another must-experience destination in India and is around 64 kilometres north of Shillong. No trip is complete without dropping by Kamakhya Temple, Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple and Rest Camp Navagraha Temple.