Flying from Colombo to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT): What you need to know
Patna (where Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is located) and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Colombo to PAT. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like February or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometers from central Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
About Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PAT instead:
Getting from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to central Patna
Central Patna is around 5 kilometers from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Currently, $194 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $295. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to PAT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Colombo to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
October is when most people book flights from Colombo to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT). Plan your visit to Patna in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Colombo to PAT plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Patna to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Patna
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Patna:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Patna itinerary.
Explore more of India
Ranchi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Patna. Around 257 kilometers away to the south, popular attractions include Jagannath Temple, Hatia Dam and Juma Masjid.
Around 290 kilometers southeast of Patna, Asansol is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mahakaleshwar temple, Chhinamasta Temple and Sri Siddhi Binayak Mandir.
