Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) — complete Guwahati airport guide
Quick answer: Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) is the principal gateway to India's Northeast, with a large new T2 terminal ('The Bamboo Orchids'). From here, onward flights fan out to Imphal, Aizawl, Dimapur, Agartala and other Northeast capitals. It is about 20 km from the city centre.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · airport facts cross-checked against the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the airport operator · live Guwahati fares are found in the FlightGPT search above.
Guwahati airport (GAU) — quick facts
- IATA / ICAO code: GAU / VEGT
- City served: Guwahati, Assam
- Distance to city: ≈ 20 km to central Guwahati
- Operator: Adani Airports
- Traffic: ~6 million passengers a year — the Northeast's busiest airport.
Terminals at Guwahati airport
The new T2 vastly expands capacity and acts as the Northeast's hub, feeding regional flights across the seven sister states plus links to metros and limited international routes.
How to get from Guwahati airport to the city
- App cabs and the pre-paid taxi counter to the city and Kamakhya temple.
- ASTC buses from the airport area.
Airlines flying from Guwahati (GAU)
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet, with dense regional connectivity across the Northeast.
Lounges at GAU
Lounge facilities in the new T2; access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards or pay-per-use.
Popular flights from Guwahati
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) from Guwahati city?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is about 20 km to central Guwahati from Guwahati.
How many terminals does Guwahati airport (GAU) have, and which should I use?
The new T2 vastly expands capacity and acts as the Northeast's hub, feeding regional flights across the seven sister states plus links to metros and limited international routes.
How do I get from Guwahati airport to the city?
App cabs and the pre-paid taxi counter to the city and Kamakhya temple. ASTC buses from the airport area.
Which airlines fly from Guwahati (GAU)?
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet, with dense regional connectivity across the Northeast.
Does GAU airport have lounges?
Lounge facilities in the new T2; access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards or pay-per-use.
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