Flying from New York to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT): What you need to know
The timezone in Patna is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is located in Patna.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to PAT.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from New York to PAT, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) is an option when you're setting off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from New York to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL). It's a key transfer point for flights from New York to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) leaving Newark Liberty International Airport.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to PAT flight:
71% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
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Getting from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to central Patna
From Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, central Patna is around 5 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is Rs122,404. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs251,777. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to PAT. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from New York to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from New York to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT). November is the busiest month to travel to Patna. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in January.
Book a New York to PAT plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Patna to range from 26ºC to 42ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Patna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Patna right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport:
Gurudwara and Buddha Smriti Park are a couple of major attractions to put on your Patna must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buddha Statue.
Explore more of India
You've visited Patna, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey about 209 kilometres west to Varanasi to tick off its must-visit sights. From Kashi Vishwanath mandir to Ganga River and Varanasi, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres south of Patna, Ranchi is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jagannath Temple, Panchghagh Falls and Sun Temple.