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Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

Guwahati, India

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VEGT

Elevation

162 ft

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The Essence of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

GAU

Location

Guwahati · AS · India

Connectivity

31 routes · 12 destinations

Position

26.107°, 91.585° · 162 ft elev.

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Gateway to Northeast India and the Brahmaputra Valley.

Opened

1960

Location

Guwahati, India

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, coded GAU/VEGT, serves Guwahati, the largest city in Northeast India and the commercial capital of Assam. Named after Gopinath Bordoloi, the first Chief Minister of Assam and a Bharat Ratna recipient, the airport acts as the primary aviation hub for the entire northeastern region of India. The airport has undergone significant modernization and expansion in recent years, with a new integrated terminal building inaugurated in 2012 to handle growing passenger traffic. It handles both domestic and international routes, connecting Guwahati to major Indian cities as well as select international destinations. Operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), GAU plays a strategic role in connecting the landlocked northeastern states to the rest of India and beyond, supporting tourism, trade, and government operations in the region.

Terminals

The airport has a single integrated terminal building inaugurated in 2012, handling both domestic and international passengers under one roof.

Getting to & from

The airport is located approximately 20 km from the city centre and is accessible by taxis, app-based cab services, and pre-paid taxi booths; no direct metro or rail link currently exists.

Airlines here

Major airlines operating at GAU include IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, GoAir, and Vistara, with IndiGo serving as a dominant carrier on domestic routes.

Notable facts

›Named after Gopinath Bordoloi, the first Chief Minister of Assam and Bharat Ratna awardee.
›Serves as the primary aviation gateway for all eight northeastern states of India.
›The new integrated terminal, opened in 2012, significantly increased passenger handling capacity.
›International destinations served include Bangkok, Dhaka, and select Southeast Asian cities.
›Operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

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India Airport Guide

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Getting there · 20 km to city

TaxiEasily available from the airport to various city destinations.Approx. ₹400-600

Auto RickshawAffordable and convenient for short distances.Approx. ₹150-300

Bus ServiceRegular buses to and from the city center.Approx. ₹50

Rental CarsAvailable for hire at the airport.Varies based on company

Hotels near GAU

Radisson Blu · 25 kmTaj Vivanta · 30 kmHotel Pride Regency · 15 kmHotel Assam · 22 kmHotel Sagar · 18 km

Traveler tips

• Arrive at least 2 hours before your international flight.
• Keep local currency handy for smaller purchases.
• Check for duty-free shopping options while departing.

Last verified 2026-09-02 · IndianAirports.com, powered by TravelerPulse.

Route map (12 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

GAU → BLR6E · 320

GAU → BOM6E · 320

GAU → CCU6E · 320

GAU → DEL6E · 320

GAU → IMF6E · 320

GAU → IXA6E · 320

GAU → IXB6E · 320

GAU → AJL9W · AT7

GAU → CCU9W · AT7 738

GAU → DEL9W · 738

GAU → DIB9W · 738

GAU → IMF9W · 738

GAU → IXS9W · AT7

GAU → CCUAI · 319 320

GAU → DELAI · 320

GAU → IMFAI · 320

GAU → IXSAI · ATR

GAU → CCUG8 · 320

GAU → DELG8 · 320

GAU → BKKKB · 319

GAU → PBHKB · 319

GAU → AJLS2 · AT7

GAU → CCUS2 · AT7 738

GAU → DELS2 · 738

GAU → DIBS2 · 738

GAU → IMFS2 · 738

GAU → IXSS2 · AT7

GAU → CCUSG · 737

GAU → DELSG · 737

GAU → IXASG · 737

GAU → IXBSG · 737

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A32012 routes Boeing 737-8008 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 726 routes Boeing 7374 routes Airbus A3193 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6001 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, or Guwahati Airport, is an international airport serving the largest city of Assam and the capital of the state within it, Guwahati and Dispur, in India. It is the primary airport of Northeast India. It is located at Borjhar, 26 km (16 mi) from Dispur and 28 km (18 mi) from Guwahati. It is named after Gopinath Bordoloi, an independence activist and the first Chief Minister of Assam after India's independence. The airport is managed by the Airports Authority of India and also serves as an Indian Air Force base.

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