World · South & Central Asia · 3 hrs ago
IndiGo starts twice-weekly direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok
IndiGo has begun direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok, with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launching the service from Patna by video link.
The route will operate twice a week, giving travellers a direct connection between the Indian state of Bihar and Thailand.
Gaya is an important gateway to Bodh Gaya, a major destination for Buddhist pilgrims and tourists.
Until now, travellers going between Bangkok and Gaya had to spend several more hours getting there, according to the chief minister.
Bihar officials expect the new route to support tourism and businesses such as hotels and transport in the Magadh region.
The state says it hopes to add direct services to Dubai and Nepal, while other seasonal international flights are also expected at Gaya airport during the winter tourism period.
IndiGo has started direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok, with service operating twice a week.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched the service on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The route is intended to improve international access to Gaya and support tourism in Bodh Gaya and the wider Magadh region.
Reports differ on the number of passengers on the inaugural flight: ETV Bharat reported 36, while Dainik Bhaskar reported 33.
Officials said the direct journey takes about two and a half to three hours.
- Who
- IndiGo is operating the flights. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched the service.
- What
- Direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok have started, operating twice a week.
- When
- The service began on October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Between Gaya International Airport in Bihar, India, and Bangkok, Thailand.
- Why
- The service is intended to improve connectivity and make travel easier for tourists and pilgrims, supporting tourism and economic activity.
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IndiGo announced the direct Gaya-Bangkok route, and ticket bookings began afterward.
Thai Airways and Thai AirAsia flights also began operating, according to Dainik Bhaskar.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched IndiGo’s direct Gaya-Bangkok service.
The first IndiGo flight departed for Bangkok; reports gave different passenger counts.
- Flight frequency
- Twice a week
- Route
- Gaya-Bangkok
- Flight number
- 6E 1083
- First flight departure time
- 12:28
- Aircraft capacity
- 186 seats
- Tourism season
- October 26, 2026, to March 27, 2027
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What people are saying
The international market is giving Magadh an opportunity to connect directly.
Through this direct flight, Gaya has established direct contact with other countries of the world.
This is an important facility for them.