How to find cheap flights to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)
£475 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Gorakhpur Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to GOP, the lowest fare is £228.
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Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to Gorakhpur, where Gorakhpur Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines tend to offer some great early bird discounts.
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If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Gorakhpur, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Gorakhpur Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Gorakhpur
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Gorakhpur is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to GOP, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to GOP. It's an ideal time to experience Gorakhpur at its liveliest.
April is the least busy time of year to visit if you want a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Gorakhpur then.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. May brings the warmest days in Gorakhpur, with averages of between 26ºC and 41ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 9ºC to 24ºC.
November often brings more sun than cloud. This is the driest month in Gorakhpur.
August brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 25 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Flying to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Gorakhpur Airport, these airlines make getting to Gorakhpur nice and easy:
IndiGo offers the most punctual service. Up to 75% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it a smart pick when booking your GOP plane ticket.
GOP is located in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to GOP? These hotels near Gorakhpur Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Gorakhpur Airport has an on-time performance of 56%. This number tracks how regularly flights from GOP arrive at their destination as planned.
Getting to central Gorakhpur from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)
Central Gorakhpur is about 8 kms (5 miles) from GOP.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to GOP.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Gorakhpur, unpack your bags at one of these comfortable options:
Gorakhpur highlights
Jump off your flight to Gorakhpur and head straight for these must-see attractions:
Muktinath Nepal trip: Located around 5 kms (3 miles) south-east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Garden of MEHDI HASAN: Take a breather here while exploring Gorakhpur. You'll find this park roughly 6 kms (4 miles) north-west of the centre.
MASJID-E-AHLE BAIT: Looking for more reasons to visit Gorakhpur? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 2 kms (1 mile) north-west of the city centre.
How to get to Mau from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)
The nearby city of Mau is about 113 kms (70 miles) from GOP. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or cab takes around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Travelling from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Deoria
If Deoria is where you're going, it's around 40 kms (25 miles) from Gorakhpur Airport.
It takes 1 hour 10 minutes or so to drive to Deoria.
Explore more of India
There are plenty more places to explore in India, starting with Lucknow. ImamBada, Sultan Palace and The city of Nawabs - Lucknow, India (Self-Guided walking tour) by FreeGuides.com are must-visits in this city, which is around 241 kms (150 miles) west of Gorakhpur. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) is the most convenient airport for Lucknow.
Another city in India that has plenty going for it is Patna. From Gorakhpur, it's around 209 kms (130 miles) south-east and offers highlights like Jangi Masjid - جنگی مسجد and Jama Masjid - جامع مسجد. Make time for Devi temple too.
Or make your way to Varanasi, roughly 161 kms (100 miles) south of Gorakhpur. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, I ️️ Banaras and The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा) are just the start of the reasons to visit. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).