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IndiGo to launch biweekly Gaya-Bangkok flights from Oct. 26, targeting Buddhist pilgrimage demand

IndiGo will begin twice-weekly nonstop flights between Gaya, Bihar, and Bangkok on Oct. 26, 2026, linking one of Buddhism’s most important pilgrimage sites with Thailand’s capital. The route expands India-Thailand connectivity as Indian domestic airlines carried 72.94 million passengers from January through May 2026.

Discovered 2026-08-24T03:20:44.222292-07:00 | 2026-08-24T03:20:44.222292-07:00

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The service adds a direct international link to Gaya, targeting pilgrimage traffic to one of Buddhism’s most significant sites and supporting tourism flows between India and Thailand.
The twice-weekly schedule gives IndiGo a targeted presence on the route while expanding connectivity beyond India’s largest metropolitan gateways.
The launch comes amid continued growth in India’s air travel market: domestic airlines carried 72.94 million passengers from January through May 2026, up 1.91% year over year.

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