How to find cheap flights to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
$862 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PAT, the lowest fare is $452.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Patna, where Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to secure a good deal and have a wider selection of flights to choose from.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Patna by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to compare prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
If there's no rush to travel to Patna, think about making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Patna
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Patna in May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to PAT, 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.
Head to Patna in November if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PAT, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
January is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Patna then.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. May brings the warmest days in Patna, with averages of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? November is the driest month in Patna.
Rain is more likely during August, which gets around 20 days of wet weather.
Flying to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, these leading airlines make getting to Patna nice and easy:
IndiGo is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 78% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it an excellent choice when reserving your PAT plane ticket.
PAT is located in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to PAT. Book a room at any of these hotels near Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport has an on-time rating of 65%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is located in Patna, Bihar, India.
Getting to central Patna from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
PAT is located about 5 kilometres from central Patna.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to PAT.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Patna, book a room at one of these comfy hotels:
Patna highlights
Put these leading sights at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Patna:
Gurudwara: Around 2 kilometres northwest of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Buddha Statue: Need another good reason to visit Patna? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 10 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Gaya from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Headed to the nearby city of Gaya? It's about 105 kilometres from PAT. Give yourself around 2 hours 5 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
If you're jumping on public transport, it'll take roughly 6 hours 15 minutes to reach your destination.
Travelling from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur is about 64 kilometres from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport if that's where you're going.
The drive time to Muzaffarpur is roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Explore more of India
There's a whole lot more to experience in India, starting with Varanasi. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, Ganga River and Varanasi are must-sees in this city, which is about 209 kilometres west of Patna. Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) is the closest airport in Varanasi.
Ranchi is another top destination in India and is roughly 257 kilometres south of Patna. Set your sights on top attractions like Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple.
About 209 kilometres northwest of Patna, Gorakhpur is worth working into your travels. Great reasons to visit include ISKCON Gorakhpur, Dargah Shareef and Ramgarh Taal.