If you are visiting Patna anytime soon, catching a flight would be an easy way. Jay Prakash Narayan Airport serves Patna and is IATA code is PAT.
The airfares to travel from Delhi to Patna starts at Rs.1871 to Rs.13,309. The cost would also depend on the various classes of travel, the availability of the flights and/or the connecting flights between the two cities.
Booking a round trip would save some extra cost. The meals can be pre-booked so that you could have a meal of your choice while travelling. It is also economical than purchasing onboard.
The major airlines flying frequently from Delhi to Patna include GoAir, Air India, Spice Jet, Vistara, and IndiGo. The flights are either direct or have a layover in one or more cities. The layover cities between Delhi to Patna flights include Lucknow, Kolkata, Ranchi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Amritsar and Guwahati.
Delhi Airport facilities
The capital city’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has variety of options to shop, dine along with banking facilities. Medanta located at both domestic and international terminals takes care of all the medical needs of the passengers. There are ATMS of various banks such as, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Citibank, and Indus IndBank.
Patna Airport facilities
The Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is a single terminal domestic airport situated approximately 8km away from the city and 5km away from the railway station. This 23rd busiest airport of India is currently under expansion. The airport provides free internet services up to 30 minutes to passengers. There are other facilities such as child care rooms, assistance to those who have disabilities and ATM machines.
Baggage Information, Security Check-in and Document required
The baggage allowance varies across the airlines. Indigo and Air India are the two frequent airlines offering Delhi to Patna flights on a regular basis. All you need to know about baggage allowance in these airlines is given below:
Air India: The domestic flights of Air India allow 25kg check-in baggage for Economy passengers. The baggage allowance for Business class and First class are 35 kg and 40 kg respectively. The hand luggage limitation for every Air India flight is 8kg on every flight.
IndiGo: IndiGo allows 7kg as cabin baggage. The check-in baggage allowance for domestic flights is 15kg. Indigo allows an additional bag such as a ladies’ purse or a laptop bag not weighing more than 3kg.
After you have booked your flight and downloaded the e-ticket, you will need to carry some valid documents as identification proof to enter the airport. Any of the documents mentioned below will let you enter the airport:
- Passport
- PAN Card provided by the Income Tax Department.
- Voter ID card
- Birth certificate when you travel with your infant.
- Photo ID card issued by the government or reputed private organization
- Driving License.
- School ID card for children.
Places to visit in Delhi
Delhi is famous for its magnificent cultural attractions and some of the best are mentioned below:
- Sri Bangla Sahib Gurudwara: A prominent house of worship for the Sikhs, the iconic Bangla Sahib Gurudwara comprises a library, water tank and a museum. The distance from the IGI Airport is roughly about 14km.
- Dilli Haat: Dilli Haat is an open-air craft and food bazaar. The various handicraft stalls here sell arts and crafts from several regions of the country. The food stalls also India serve authentic delicacies and among the crowd favorites are the stalls from Sikkim and Nagaland.
Places to visit in Patna
The largest city in Bihar offers a tonne of attractions, such as:
- Eco Park: Also known as the Rajdhani Vatika, the park is located in the city centre. The park has two sections connected by an underground tunnel. It has two lakes and a canal, which passes beside it. You can indulge in fun activities such as water zorbing and boating on the lake. There is also a tiny cafeteria within its premises. The airport is only 3.5km away from here.
- Patna Museum: Situated 5km away from the Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, this museum has everything that you need to know about the history of Patna. The museum has archaeological objects, coins, arts, paintings and textiles from different periods. A remarkable fossil of a tree, which is more than 200 million years old is a must-see here.
- Kumhrar: This is a famous historical site where the ruins of the Pataliputra of the Mauryan era were discovered. Maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the huge Mauryan hall supported by 80 sandstone pillars and Panini’s Arogyashala are the main highlights here.
Shops and restaurants in Patna
There are many options to shop and dine in Patna
- P & M Mall: The mall is located 7km from the airport. It houses world-class brands, departmental stores, a multiplex and a food court. If you want to shop in the city, this is a must-visit.
- Patna Market: It is the city’s popular shopping hub and only 9 km away from the Jay Prakash Narayan Airport. The market is well known to both young and old, for being among the best places to buy ethnic wear in the city.
- Maurya Lok Shopping complex: One of the prime shopping centres in Patna is approximately 6 km away from the airport. Other than shopping, the place has stalls and shops that sell delicious street food like litti chokha, puri kachauri, jalebi, samosa, and panipuri. You can also enjoy variety of paan that Bihar generally is known for.
- Boring Road: Unlike the name, it is a vital residential and commercial region of the city. There are a lot of places to eat and shop. Head to Peshawari Chicken and try out its famous biryani. Hangout Café here is also popular hangout spot among the youngsters. The airport is just 5.5km away.
Weather in Patna
The weather in Patna is temperate. The summers are very hot with the highest temperature up to 39°C and in the winters, lowest average temperature is 9°C. The city of Patna gets plenty of rainfall during the monsoons.
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