Travelling from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT): What you need to know
Patna is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is located in Patna, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bangkok to PAT, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying over a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to PAT. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl Airport (CCU)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
68% of flights leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and PAT are:
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
You can arrive at DMK from central Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to PAT flight:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near PAT instead:
Getting from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to central Patna
From Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, central Patna is around 5 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is $168. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $392. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to PAT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
October is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT). Visit Patna in September for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Bangkok to PAT plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Patna to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Patna
Start your Patna trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Bangkok to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Patna visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.
Explore more of India
Ranchi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Patna. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Jagannath Temple, Hatia Dam and Juma Masjid.
Asansol is another well-known destination in India and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Patna. No journey is complete without dropping by Mahakaleshwar temple, Chhinamasta Temple and Sri Siddhi Binayak Mandir.