Flying from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Kolkata Airport (CCU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Gaya and Kolkata share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
You can choose from seven weekly Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport flights. The 16:50 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight available. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 17:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GAY to CCU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Kolkata (and then seeing more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport.
IndiGo has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 78.95% of its services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering GAY to CCU flights.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport. Many travellers pass through Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between GAY and CCU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
$48 is the lowest price for a one-way Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport flight. Return flights start at $95. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GAY to CCU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from GAY to CCU.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gaya Airport (GAY)
Of the departures from Gaya Airport, 64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Gaya Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Gaya. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GAY? If you're boarding an early flight from Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kolkata Airport (CCU)
If you have a late Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CCU:
Grab the keys to a Kolkata Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Kolkata and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Kolkata Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
From Kolkata Airport, Kolkata is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kolkata Airport (CCU)
January is the busiest month for flights from Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kolkata in June.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Gaya Airport to Kolkata Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GAY to CCU sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Patna is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kolkata. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.
Ranchi is another sought-after destination in India and is around 322 kilometres west of Kolkata. No journey is complete without seeing Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple.
