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About Gaya Airport

Gaya Airport (IATA code: GAY) is an international airport situated on Gaya-Shergati Road in the city of Gaya. It is located 8.5 km away from the city centre and caters to domestic and international passengers. Gaya Airport is spread over 950 acres and is the second-busiest in Bihar after the one at the state capital, Patna. It connects to major Indian cities such as New Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Mumbai, etc., while seasonally connecting to international destinations such as Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. The Airports Authority of India operates the airport. Its terminal building has the capacity to accommodate 250 incoming and outgoing passengers each. There are five check-in and customs counters and 12 immigration and 2 security counters at the airport. Gaya Airport offers facilities such as free trolleys, a telephone security hold area, a lost & found baggage counter, wheelchairs, assistance to senior citizens and differently-abled and childcare rooms. There are cafeterias, eateries, a bookstore, and a pharmacy. You can shop for imported cosmetics, personal care products, toiletries, cigarettes, and liquor at duty-free shops. There are shops selling gift items and handicrafts at the airport and currency exchange points. Various bus and taxi services connect Gaya Airport to the city. The Bus Terminus is 5.6 km from the airport, while the Gaya Railway Station is around 10 km. Some good hotel properties near the airport are The Imperial Bodhgaya, Darbar Villa, Hotel Mariya, Niranjana Hotel Bodhgaya, etc.

About Gaya

Gaya is a city located in the northern Indian state of Bihar along the Phalgu River. It is located about 117 km away from the state capital of Patna, near the junction of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and the Gangetic Plains. It is a renowned pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus, where Prince Siddhartha is believed to have attained enlightenment and become Gautam Buddha. Gaya is also the second-largest city in Bihar, next only to Patna. Gaya has been crucial to the cultural history of the Magadh region from the 6th to the 18th century. It was ruled over by the Haryanka dynasty around 600 BC when Gautam Buddha and Lord Mahavir became associated with the city. Later, it was ruled by several other dynasties, such as the Nandas, Mauryas, Guptas, Mughals and ultimately, the British. The Mauryas ruled for the longest time and were responsible for the city's development. Gaya is a melting pot of cultures, and the languages spoken in the city are Hindi, Bhojpuri and English. Important events in the city include Kagyu Monlam Chenmo and Nyingma Monlam Chenmo to promote world peace. The most important festival in Gaya is the Buddha Mahotsava, celebrated on the full moon day in May every year. Some of Gayaís local delicacies include litti chokha, sattu, marua ki roti, pittha, bari dal, kopal ka kofta, pua, etc. Sweets, such as tilkut, lai, kesaria peda, khaja and anarsa, are also popular here. Gaya experiences hot summers and the temperature can touch 45∞C in the peak summer months of May and June. It is, therefore, advisable to travel to the city in the winter when the daytime temperatures come down to around 20∞C.

About Bhavnagar Airport

Bhavnagar Airport (IATA: BHU) is located around 4 km from the heart of the city. It is a domestic airport spread across 294 acres and connects to cities such as Mumbai and Pune. It was originally created to cater only to VIP guests but was opened for domestic travel by the Airports Authority of India. The airport has one cargo terminal, which serves as a cargo bay for aircraft and export-import commodities. The Customs department utilises this terminal to keep track of the aircraft and materials that were shipped or imported at the airport. It has one domestic terminal and can handle 100 passengers per hour each for arrivals and departures. Facilities provided by Bhavnagar Airport include VIP lounges, mobile charging points, wheelchairs for the differently-abled, medical aid, baggage services, free trolleys, lost & found counters, etc. It also has several stores selling magazines, newspapers, and apparel. Duty-free stores are also available at Bhavnagar Airport. Bhavnagar Bus Station is located 6 km away from the airport. Bhavnagar Terminus is located almost at the same distance as the Bus Station. Some good hotel properties near the airport include Hotel Silver Star, Hotel Sun N Shine, Hotel Jubilee, Hotel Mini, etc.

About Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar, a coastal town situated on the western shore of the Arabian Sea near the Gulf of Khambhat, is located in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The Rajput ruler, Maharaja Bhavsinhji Gohil, founded Bhavnagar in 1743. The city was named after him and was developed as the new capital and as an alternative to one of his previous capitals, Sihor. It was the first princely state to merge into the Indian Union in 1948 at the insistence of deputy prime minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The worldís largest ship-breaking yard is located in Alang, approximately 53 km from the city. Since its inception, Bhavnagar has been a centre of maritime trade. It is today home to several weaving mills, sawmills, and ancillary industries such as tiles and brick kilns that support the construction industry. Bhavnagar's summers are dry and hot, and the winters from November to February are mild and pleasant. Being a coastal city, it receives plenty of rainfall. From April to June, the daytime temperature in Bhavnagar goes up to 42∞C. It is, therefore, better to visit Bhavnagar in the winter, when the maximum temperatures hover between 13∞C and 29∞C. The most widely spoken language in Bhavnagar is Gujarati. Some local delicacies from the city include pav gathiya, fafda and normal gathiya. The city is also famous for its beadwork, bird hangings, metalwork, lacquer work, handicrafts and antiques. Kathiyawadi folk dances, along with garba and dandiya, are the highlight of several festivals celebrated in the city, with the most prominent one being Navratri.
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Airport Information

Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar Airport, Q53M+G97, Airport Rd, Subhashnagar, Bhavnagar, Gujarat 364001

Gaya

Gaya International Airport, International airport, Bodh Gaya, Bihar 823004

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Bhavnagar Airport has duty-free shops.
The Sujatha Stupa is a tribute to a tribal woman named Sujatha who fed Gautam Buddha his first meal, a bowl of kheer (rice pudding), saving him from starvation.
Ahmedabad Airport is situated 179 km away from Bhavnagar.
There are no flights from Bhavnagar to Gaya.
The Great Buddha Statue is 25 metres tall.
Yes, the Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Some good hotel properties near the airport include Hotel Silver Star, Hotel Sun N Shine, Hotel Jubilee, Hotel Mini, etc.
The IATA code for Gaya Airport is GAY, while that for Bhavnagar Airport is BHU.
Legend has it that King Siddharajís skin ailments were cured after having water from the Brahma Kund.
The Archaeological Museum was set up in 1956 and is home to Hindu and Buddhist artefacts. The museum has two galleries that exhibit Buddhist sculptures, paintings, terracotta items, miniature pots, Lord Buddha images, etc.
Gaya was the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment by meditating under the Bodhi Tree, giving it the name of Bodh Gaya.
The Tibetan Refugee Market is held between November and March
Gandhi Smriti was established in 1955.
Aksharwadi Temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.