Flying from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your IXB to PAT flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bagdogra Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IXB and PAT:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Right now, Rs22,442 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bagdogra Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs42,742. Keep 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 get cheap tickets from IXB to PAT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bagdogra Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport.
Handy information about Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
73.66% of flights leaving from Bagdogra Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Bagdogra to Bagdogra Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bagdogra Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IXB:
Arriving at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Book a hotel close to PAT if you're catching a late Bagdogra Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to central Patna
From Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Bagdogra Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Patna in April.
Lock in your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport for May if you want to explore Patna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 41ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IXB to PAT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Patna has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Patna, a visit to Kolkata will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in India, consider Kanpur, about 499 kilometres west of Patna. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are the start of reasons to visit.
