General Information About Shri Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport

Situated 8 kilometers outside of the city, Shri Mahayogi Gorakhnath airport provides passengers with round-the-clock arrival and departure facilities including check-in/bag drop/immigration procedures as well as boarding pass printing.

At this airport, travelers will find numerous amenities and services, such as free wifi access, travel counter services and duty free shopping. Multiple airlines fly directly into and out of this airport.

Gorakhnath Temple:

Gorakhnath Temple is an important pilgrimage center of the Nath sect and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every year it draws thousands of worshipers from around the globe for religious services held there.

Gorakhnath University:

The Vice Chancellor of Gorakhnath University informed Singh of all the high-tech resources and educational activities available at its campus, such as smart classrooms, labs equipped with modern equipment, hospitals and Vedic-Ayurveda wellness centres. He indicated that soon the city will emerge as a hub of Vedic and Ayurveda tourism generating jobs on an unprecedented scale.

Green Field Airport: The state government of Uttar Pradesh is planning to secure around 1500 to 1600 acres in Dhuriyapar for the establishment of a Green Field (with environmental features) airport, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructing his administration and Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) to seek suitable land.

Air connectivity in Uttar Pradesh has rapidly expanded in recent months with several new routes being established from various cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta, Bengaluru Hyderabad Prayagraj. Flights are provided by Air India Indigo Spicejet GoAir airlines.