Travelling from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Gaya Airport (GAY): what you need to know
The timezone in Gaya is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Sharjah.
Your SHJ to GAY flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sharjah International Airport to Gaya Airport. Many passengers pass through Suvarnabhumi Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Gaya Airport (GAY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Gaya Airport flight is Rs45,899. A return plane ticket is currently Rs115,139. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SHJ to GAY if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Gaya Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SHJ to GAY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sharjah International Airport to Gaya Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
When it comes to Sharjah International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.09% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sharjah to Sharjah International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Gaya Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SHJ:
Arriving at Gaya Airport (GAY)
Reserve a hotel close to GAY if you have a late Sharjah International Airport to Gaya Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Gaya Airport (GAY) to central Gaya
Gaya Airport to the centre of Gaya has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Gaya Airport (GAY)
January is the busiest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Gaya Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Gaya in April.
The warmest month in Gaya is May, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Sharjah International Airport to Gaya Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SHJ to GAY sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Gaya has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres south-east of Gaya, a trip to Kolkata will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another side of India, head for Lucknow, about 467 kilometres north-west of Gaya. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are highlights.