Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the main aviation gateway to Northeast India. Compare airlines flying to and from Guwahati (GAU) on Traveloka and set a Price Alert to track fares before you book.

Overview of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

GAU is located at Borjhar, around 26–28 km from central Guwahati. It's the busiest airport in Northeast India and among the country's busiest overall, handling more than 6.6 million passengers in a recent year, with traffic still growing. A new Terminal 2, recognised with international architecture awards, opened in 2025–26 and roughly doubles the airport's capacity to around 12 million passengers a year.

Where Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Connects To

GAU is the key hub for onward travel across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and the wider Northeast, alongside domestic links to India's major cities and a smaller international network. Compare current routes and airlines on Traveloka rather than relying on a single carrier.

Airlines and Hubs

IndiGo operates the largest share of flights from Guwahati, with Air India and Air India Express also running a significant schedule — both have consolidated their operations into the new Terminal 2.

Terminals at GAU

The airport now operates two terminals, with most major carriers having shifted into the newly built Terminal 2. Check which terminal applies to your airline before you travel, as operations have been transitioning between the two.

Getting To and From Guwahati

Taxis and auto-rickshaws are readily available outside the terminal for the roughly 26 km trip into the city, and local buses and rideshare services also serve the route. There is no dedicated airport rail link. Verify current fares and travel times before you fly.

Facilities at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International

As Northeast India's main airport, GAU offers a solid range of traveller facilities.

• Lounges, free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the terminal.
• Duty-free shopping and cafes serving local and international food.
• Facilities befitting the newly opened, award-recognised Terminal 2.

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