Guwahati Airport Information

 

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

Formerly known as Borjhar Airport, Guwahati International Airport serves Guwahati city in the state of Assam. It is India’s 11th busiest airport since it is the primary airport of the north-eastern states of the country. It is a focus city for: SpiceJet, IndiGo, Air India and Air Asia. It is 20 km away from the west of the city centre. This airport also serves as a base for the India Air Force.

Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

IATA Code: GAU

Phone: + 91-361-2841909

Address: Borjhar, Guwahati, Assam 781015

Email: apdght@aai.aero

Owner: Airports Authority of India

 


Terminal(s) in Guwahati Airport

Guwahati International Airport has two passenger terminals

Domestic Terminal of the Guwahati International Airport handles domestic flights to and from all the major cities of the country.

International Terminal of the Guwahati Airport serves international flights exclusively.

 


Facilities in Guwahati Airport

Disabled Services – For those in need, wheelchair assistance is available.

Medical Services - There are first aid services available at both Terminals. 

Cyber Café - Surf through the internet in Guwahati Airport’s cyber cafes while you wait to board your flight.

Places to Shop - There are also several shops that sell top brands and you can also buy basic items like books, duty-free shops, clothes, medical, shop is available for Liquor and Tobacco, etc.

Other services – There are some other facilities that passengers can avail at the Guwahati Airport such as currency exchange, ATMs, pharmacy, baby care rooms, lounges etc.

 


FAQs about Guwahati Airport

 

Q. What is the IATA Code of Guwahati airport?

A. The IATA code of the Guwahati airport is GAU.


Q. How many runways are there in Guwahati airport?

A. Guwahati Airport features a single runway which is more than 2700 metres long.


Q. Which airlines take off from Guwahati Airport?

A.  Air India Express, IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet are some of the airlines that operate flights frequently from and to Guwahati.


Q. What are the most popular destinations from Guwahati?

A. New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Imphal, respectively, are the most popular routes from Guwahati.


Q. Which is the nearest railway station to Guwahati Airport?

A. Kamakhya (KYQ) railway station is the nearest railway station to Guwahati airport.