How to find cheap flights to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
At the moment, $403 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Vadodara Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to BDQ for $794.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Vadodara, where Vadodara Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to find a good deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
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Search for plane tickets to Vadodara Airport that have one stop or more. Taking the scenic route can help you save. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Vadodara
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Vadodara is usually May.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BDQ.
If you'd like to experience Vadodara at its liveliest, lock in your flights to BDQ for February. Being on vacation during peak seasons often means more things to do compared to other times.
April is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Vadodara then.
With averages of between 81ºF and 108ºF, May is when Vadodara is warmest. Organize your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 59ºF to 88ºF.
Hoping for a clearer forecast? January is the driest month in Vadodara.
July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 19 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Flying to Vadodara Airport (BDQ): What you need to know
Go straight to Vadodara with IndiGo or Air India. These popular airlines offer direct flights to Vadodara Airport.
If you want to jet away with the most punctual carrier, book your BDQ plane ticket with Air India. Up to 80% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
On arrival at BDQ, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to BDQ. Book a room at any of these stays near Vadodara Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Vadodara Airport has an on-time rating of 71%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Vadodara from Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
The distance from BDQ to central Vadodara is about 8 miles.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to BDQ, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the center.
Expect the journey to take about 45 minutes when using public transport.
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Vadodara highlights
Put these leading sights high on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Vadodara:
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir: A classic spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 8 miles north of the city center.
LAL BAUG Garden: Take a moment to sit and rest here while exploring Vadodara. This park is roughly 2 miles southeast of the center.
BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir: Hit up this landmark next. Around 4 miles north of the city center, it's well worth visiting for the full Vadodara experience.
How to get to Nadiād from Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Going to the nearby city of Nadiād? It's about 35 miles from BDQ. Give yourself around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the center.
Allow for a journey time of 1 hour 55 minutes or so when making your way to Nadiād on public transport.
Traveling from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Bharūch
If Bharūch is your destination, it's around 45 miles from Vadodara Airport.
Traveling there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Explore more of India
India isn't short of places to explore. Keep going to Ahmedabad, located around 65 miles northwest of Vadodara. Akshardham Temple, Center of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir should be on your to-do list. Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Another city in India that belongs on your itinerary is Surat. From Vadodara, it's roughly 85 miles south and features highlights like BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple and Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev. Stop by BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust too. Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) is the main airport serving the city.
Or head to Indore, about 170 miles east of Vadodara. Akshardham Temple, ISKCON Indore and Sai Baba Temple are just the start of reasons to go. The easiest way to get here is by flying into Indore Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport (IDR).