Gaya Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Gaya International Airport sits 12 km southwest of Gaya city and about 5 km from Bodh Gaya, the site where the Buddha is traditionally held to have attained enlightenment. That position makes it the gateway for Buddhist pilgrims visiting Bihar.
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Services at Gaya Airport
2 of 6 available- 1optionParkingAirports Authority of IndiaView parking guide
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 2optionsHotelsMarasa Sarovar Premiere, Bodhgaya, Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Bodh GayaView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers357K357,462 in 2025
- Services3listed across 2 of 6 types
- Movements3.0K2,998 flights a year
- Local timeKolkata time
- IATAGAYICAO VEGY
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
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Terminals
1 terminal- MAMixedMain TerminalIndiGo, Air India, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Drukair, Bhutan Airlines
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- GayaNortheast of the airport12 km
- Bodh GayaSoutheast of the airport5 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Gaya Airport?
Gaya Airport uses the following codes: IATA: GAY, ICAO: VEGY. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Gaya Airport located?
Gaya Airport is located in Gaya, Bihar, India. The airport coordinates are 24.7443°, 84.9512°.
What services are available at Gaya Airport?
Gaya Airport offers: 1 parking options, 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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