IndiGo Launches Bodh Gaya-Bangkok Direct Flights October 26

IndiGo will launch twice-weekly non-stop flights between Gaya and Bangkok from October 26, 2026, creating a direct air link between Bihar’s Bodh Gaya and Thailand’s capital. This new route is expected to strengthen India-Thailand connectivity and support tourism and economic activity.

The new service will operate every Monday and Thursday, offering a convenient travel option for passengers travelling between the two destinations. The route is expected to particularly benefit Buddhist pilgrims, tourists and leisure travellers.

Bodh Gaya is home to the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. Thousands of visitors from Thailand and other countries travel to Bodh Gaya each year. The direct connection is expected to make pilgrimage travel more convenient while encouraging greater cultural exchange between India and Thailand.

It could also generate additional business for Bihar’s hospitality, transport and tourism-related sectors. The new route will support the local economy and create new opportunities for tourism and economic growth.

Thailand continues to be a popular international destination for Indian travellers. IndiGo currently operates more than 140 flights a week between India and Thailand. The airline connects Bangkok with major Indian cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bhubaneswar.

IndiGo also operates direct services to Phuket from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata, as well as flights to Krabi from Delhi. The airline's expansion plans are expected to further strengthen India-Thailand connectivity and support the growth of tourism and trade between the two countries.

Passengers can book seats on the new Gaya-Bangkok service through IndiGo’s website, mobile application and authorised travel partners. The introduction of this new route is a significant development for the tourism and aviation industries in India and Thailand.

The launch of the Gaya-Bangkok direct flights is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and tourism industry in Bihar. It will provide a convenient and efficient travel option for passengers and support the growth of cultural exchange and tourism between India and Thailand.

In conclusion, the introduction of the Gaya-Bangkok direct flights by IndiGo is a significant development for the tourism and aviation industries in India and Thailand. It is expected to strengthen India-Thailand connectivity, support tourism and economic activity, and generate additional business for Bihar’s hospitality, transport and tourism-related sectors.