New Delhi, Aug 24 (Agencies): IndiGo will launch non-stop, twice-weekly flights between Gaya and Bangkok from October 26, 2026. The new service will connect Bihar’s Bodh Gaya with Thailand’s capital and strengthen air connectivity between India and Thailand. The flights will operate every Monday and Thursday. IndiGo said the route would support religious tourism, cultural exchange and economic activity in Bihar, ET report stated.
Bodh Gaya is home to the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Buddhism’s most important pilgrimage destinations.
Thousands of visitors from Thailand and other countries travel to the city each year.
The direct flights are expected to benefit Buddhist pilgrims, tourists and leisure travellers travelling between the two destinations. The new service could also support Bihar’s hospitality, transport and other tourism-related sectors.
The airline connects Bangkok with Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. It also operates direct flights to Phuket from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata, and to Krabi from Delhi.
All timings are local. The schedule is subject to regulatory approvals.
Passengers can book tickets through IndiGo’s website, mobile app and authorised travel partners.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026