Travelling from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Patna and Varanasi share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your PAT to VNS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PAT and VNS include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
At the moment, $107 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $254. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PAT to VNS if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Of all flights leaving Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, 77.64% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport from central Patna, it'll take around 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to PAT? If you're catching an early flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
From Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Varanasi in April.
Before locking in your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Varanasi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PAT to VNS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Lucknow is another well-known destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No trip is complete without experiencing Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.