Due to Gaya's status as a major pilgrimage site, the airport frequently experiences high volumes of passengers.

The Mahabodhi Stupa, a direct offspring of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, can be found in the main temple. A Lotus Pool and contemplation gardens can be found inside the temple.

Gaya Airport has a single boarding gate for both domestic and international terminals. The terminal can simultaneously accommodate 250 passengers for departures and 250 passengers for arrivals. There are 12 immigration and customs counters and 5 check-in desks across the terminal's 11,000 square meters.

Major domestic and international carriers serve Gaya Airport. Indian Airlines, Air India, Mihin Lanka, Thai Airways, Druk Air, Air Bagan, and Myanmar Air are just a few of the carriers in this group. This airport offers direct flights to both Varanasi and Delhi. Nagpur, Kolkata, and Yangon are just some places that can be reached via an indirect route from Gaya. Gaya Airport is an international gateway with flights to cities like Kathmandu, Paro, Colombo, Mandalay, and Bangkok.