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    "addressCountry": "India",
    "addressLocality": "Gaya"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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  "city": "Gaya",
  "code": "GAY",
  "connection_tips": "Gaya Airport (GAY), also known as Bodhgaya Airport, is a significant international gateway located in the state of Bihar, India. Its primary role is to serve the thousands of Buddhist pilgrims who visit Bodh Gaya, the site of the Buddha's enlightenment, located just 10 kilometers from the terminal. The airport has a unique operational pattern, with a high volume of seasonal international flights from Buddhist-majority nations such as Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Bhutan, particularly during the peak pilgrimage season from October to March. Domestically, Gaya is well-connected to major hubs like Delhi (DEL) and Kolkata (CCU) by carriers such as Air India and IndiGo.\n\nDuring the peak season, the airport can become extremely crowded, and travelers are advised to arrive at least 3 hours before international departures and 2 hours for domestic flights. One important tip for flying in India is that you are often required to show a physical or digital copy of your ticket and a valid ID just to enter the terminal building, so keep these documents easily accessible. Upon arrival, private taxis and pre-paid taxi counters are the most reliable way to reach Bodh Gaya. While public buses and auto-rickshaws are available, they can be overcrowded and difficult to navigate with heavy luggage.\n\nMost international visitors prefer to have their hotel or monastery arrange a private pickup. The airport facilities have improved significantly in recent years, offering basic duty-free shops, a restaurant, and currency exchange, but it still retains a regional feel. Be prepared for intense heat if visiting in the summer (April-June) and potential flight delays due to thick winter fog in December and January, which is a common issue for all airports in the Indo-Gangetic Plain.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for pilgrim traffic to Bodh Gaya.",
    "Gaya Airport handles domestic flights near the Buddhist site.",
    "It connects with Delhi, Kolkata, and Varanasi on Indigo and others.",
    "The terminal has religious robes and tea stalls for travelers.",
    "Taxis or rickshaws deliver pilgrims to the temple complex quickly."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "GAY",
  "icao": "VEGY",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 24.7443,
  "layover_planner_info": "Gaya Airport (GAY) can work for planned transfers, but give yourself more than the bare minimum if checked bags, immigration, or terminal changes are involved. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 45 minutes for domestic transfers, 60 minutes for domestic-to-international connections, 90 minutes for international-to-international transfers, 120 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Gaya, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR) and Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": 84.9512,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Gaya Airport (GAY), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 120-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR) and Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT).",
  "name": "Gaya Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AGR",
      "name": "Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station"
    },
    {
      "code": "PAT",
      "name": "Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Gaya International Airport serves as the gateway to Bodh Gaya, Buddhism's most sacred pilgrimage site located just 5 km away. The 7,500 square meter terminal building accommodates both domestic and international operations, with capacity for 250 departures and 250 arrivals, featuring two aerobridges and an apron for five A320-type aircraft. The terminal divides into domestic (100 passengers peak) and international (400 passengers peak) sections, primarily serving Buddhist pilgrims from Southeast Asia during the October-January peak season.\n\nDomestic operations include daily IndiGo flights to Delhi and Kolkata, plus Air India service to Delhi (started September 2025). International seasonal services operate from Thai Airways, Myanmar National Airlines, Drukair, Sri Lankan Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and Sky Angkor Airlines, connecting Bangkok, Yangon, Paro, Colombo, and other Buddhist-majority cities. SpiceJet operates special Hajj charters, transporting 15,500+ pilgrims in 2025. Security measures are strict with efficient processing for the moderate passenger volumes.\n\nFacilities include free Wi-Fi, medical assistance with qualified personnel, wheelchair services, food outlets, and a waiting lounge with comfortable seating. The cafeteria offers basic dining, while free baggage trolleys and first-aid facilities serve all passengers. Despite expansion plans stalled since 2012 due to land acquisition issues for runway extension and new terminal construction, the airport maintains efficient operations for religious tourism with helpful staff and commendable cleanliness standards throughout the Buddhist pilgrimage season.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaya_Airport"
}