Tezpur to Guwahati Flights

Only one direct flight operates between Tezpur and Guwahati. No connecting flights take off from the Tezpur Airport for Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

Currently, only Alliance Air operates between Tezpur to Guwahati every day. Read this guide to know more about these cities and their airports to plan your Tezpur to Guwahati travel.

Guwahati

About Guwahati Airport

Formerly known as the Borjhar Airport, Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoi International Airport (IATA: GAU) is the gateway to northeast India. Several flights take off from Guwahati to reach different parts of the country, such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, etc. The airport connects remote areas in the northeast, such as Tezpur and Pasighat, to other cities.

This airport is the country’s 11th busiest airport in terms of domestic and international traffic. It is 28 km from the city centre of Guwahati, and the nearest railway station is 22 km away. Due to its strategic location, the airport is also an Indian Air Force base. For civil air traffic operations, the airport's two terminals have the collective capacity of handling approximately 850 passengers every hour. Terminal 1 mainly handles domestic traffic, while the second terminal handles international flight operations.

About Guwahati

One of the largest metropolises in northeast India, Guwahati is an educational, religious, and political hub of the country’s northeastern region. It is among the fastest-growing Indian cities, with excellent road connectivity and centrally accredited universities. The city stands tall at the foothills of the Shillong plateau. The majestic Brahmaputra surrounds this large city.

Also known as the Gateway to the Northeast, Guwahati is a religious hub for Hindus. It houses several ancient temples such as the Umananda Temple, Kamakhya Temple, Rudreswar Temple, and Navagraha Temple, making it the City of Temples. The city is also home to some of the most diverse species on the planet, such as the famous one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephants, tigers, primate species, pythons, and a few endangered birds. Prepare your itinerary accordingly to visit interesting places before boarding Tezpur to Guwahati flights.

Tezpur

About Tezpur Airport

The Tezpur Airport (IATA: TEZ) has a rich history. The Royal Indian Air Force built it in 1942 during World War II. This runway was used as a heavy bomber base by the IS Army Air Force. In 1959, the runway was converted into an air force base. Even today, the Indian Air Force operates Sukhoi Su-30MKI from this airbase. Due to its location, Tezpur Airport is also known as the Salonibari Airport. Many flights from Tezpur to Guwahati fly weekly from the only terminal at this airport.

About Tezpur

The name Tezpur means the City of Blood. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna’s grandson was imprisoned by Banasura in this city. When Krishna heard about this, he immediately reached the city with his army, and a fierce battle ensued. The entire city was covered in human blood, giving the city its name. Beautiful tea plantations cover the city. You can visit tea gardens, various national parks, and forests in Tezpur.