Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Gaya Airport (GAY): what you need to know
Gaya's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Gaya two hours 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your RUH to GAY flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Gaya Airport. Many passengers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between RUH and GAY.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Gaya Airport (GAY)
R 2,724 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Gaya Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,221. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to GAY if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Gaya Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from RUH.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Gaya Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Gaya Airport (GAY)
If you're landing on a late King Khaled International Airport to Gaya Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near GAY:
Getting from Gaya Airport (GAY) to central Gaya
Gaya Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Gaya. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Gaya Airport (GAY)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Gaya Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Gaya. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Gaya Airport for May if you'd like to explore Gaya during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to GAY sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Gaya. Around 418 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Lucknow is another sought-after destination in India and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Gaya. No journey is complete without a visit to Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
