Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Flights from MAA to PAT start from 11:45 — the first with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 12:05 with IndiGo. In total, you can choose from 13 weekly Chennai Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MAA to PAT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Patna (and then discovering more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport.
IndiGo tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 78.33% of its services landing on schedule, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating MAA to PAT flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MAA and PAT:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
$61 is the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $127. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to PAT, book your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to PAT.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, 76.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
If you're landing on a late Chennai Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near PAT:
Getting from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to central Patna
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to central Patna has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Patna in April.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Patna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to PAT around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Patna, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel about 467 kilometers south-east to Kolkata to check off its popular sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 499 kilometers west of Patna, Kanpur is another favorite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
