Travelling from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT): What you need to know
Patna is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is located in Patna, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to PAT.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to PAT leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) out of London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to PAT flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land within the expected time frame. At STN, that figure is 65%.
About Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Have a late flight from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PAT and get cosy, quick:
Getting from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to central Patna
Central Patna is around 5 kilometres from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
$396 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. A return flight starts at $886. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from London to PAT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT). October is the most popular month to visit Patna. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in September.
Lock in a London to PAT plane ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Patna to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London 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. Once you've booked your flight from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Gurudwara and Buddha Smriti Park are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Patna to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buddha Statue.
Explore more of India
Ranchi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Patna. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Jagannath Temple, Hatia Dam and Juma Masjid.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in India, consider Asansol, roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Patna. Mahakaleshwar temple, Chhinamasta Temple and Sri Siddhi Binayak Mandir are highlights.