Gaya Airport — Gaya, India

Gaya Airport (GAY) serves the city of Gaya in the Indian state of Bihar, best known as the gateway to Bodh Gaya, one of Buddhism's holiest sites and the location where Siddhartha Gautama is believed to have attained enlightenment. GAY handles a notable volume of international charter and scheduled flights carrying Buddhist pilgrims from Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Japan, and other countries, particularly during peak pilgrimage seasons. This makes it somewhat unusual among Indian regional airports for its international footprint despite serving a relatively small city. Domestic connections link Gaya to major Indian hubs as well. The airport's runway and terminal have been upgraded over the years to accommodate growing pilgrimage traffic from across Asia.