IndiGo plans to begin twice-weekly nonstop flights between Bangkok and Gaya in Bihar on 26 October 2026, creating a direct air link to the gateway for Bodh Gaya.
According to schedules reported by Indian media, the service is due to operate on Mondays and Thursdays. Flight 6E 1083 is scheduled to leave Gaya at 1:15pm and arrive in Bangkok at 5:50pm local time, while the return flight, 6E 1084, is scheduled to depart Bangkok at 10:15am and reach Gaya at 12:15pm local time.
The route would remove the need for a domestic or international connection for travellers coming from Thailand to visit Bodh Gaya, one of Buddhism’s most significant pilgrimage destinations. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex, where Buddhist tradition holds that the Buddha attained enlightenment, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A more direct arrival for Bodh Gaya
Gaya International Airport serves Bodh Gaya, while the Mahabodhi Temple is in Bodh Gaya itself. Bihar Tourism lists local auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws among the transport options within the destination. Visitors arriving on the new flight should allow time for the onward airport transfer, particularly during busy pilgrimage periods.
The proposed service is also useful for travellers building a wider Buddhist-circuit itinerary in Bihar and northern India, or for visitors combining Bangkok with a stay in Bodh Gaya. It is a limited twice-weekly operation rather than a daily route, so dates may shape both inbound and return plans.
Check the live schedule before booking
IndiGo’s public Gaya–Bangkok route page is live, but the reported October schedule is a future service. The flight timings published by the Economic Times are stated to be subject to regulatory approvals. Travellers should therefore check the airline’s booking engine for the intended travel date, as well as the final flight number, operating days, baggage conditions and any change notices before making non-refundable hotel or onward-transport bookings.
International passengers still need to meet India’s entry and visa requirements for their nationality. A direct flight does not change those requirements, and travellers should confirm the applicable rules through official Indian channels before departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The reported start date is 26 October 2026. The published schedule is subject to regulatory approvals, so check IndiGo's live booking system before committing to travel plans.
Reports say the route will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays.
Gaya International Airport serves the Bodh Gaya area, home to the Mahabodhi Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
No. Passengers must still meet the Indian entry and visa requirements that apply to their passport and purpose of travel.
