Flying from Imphal Airport (IMF) to Guwahati Airport (GAU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport is 1 hour.
Guwahati's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Imphal.
Pack your bags and choose from 28 weekly Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your IMF to GAU flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Guwahati adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of India:
Air India Express is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers IMF to GAU flights is Air India Express. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.86% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport. These are the top stopovers between IMF and GAU:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kolkata Airport
Agartala Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Imphal Airport (IMF) to Guwahati Airport (GAU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport flight is $57. A round-trip ticket right now is $107. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IMF to GAU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IMF to GAU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport.
Handy information about Imphal Airport (IMF)
Of all flights departing from Imphal Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
Imphal Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Imphal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near IMF? If you've booked an early flight from Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guwahati Airport (GAU)
If you're landing on a late Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near GAU:
Getting from Guwahati Airport (GAU) to central Guwahati
Guwahati Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Guwahati. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Guwahati Airport (GAU)
The quietest month for a flight from Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Guwahati based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Imphal Airport to Guwahati Airport for April if you'd like to explore Guwahati during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IMF to GAU around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
You've visited Guwahati, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey around 338 kilometres west to Siliguri to tick off its must-visit sights. From Tea Bagan to Shri Krishna Pranami Temple and Mahamaya Kali Bari, there's plenty to keep you busy.