Flying from Patna Airport (PAT) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Patna Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Patna and Chennai are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 15 weekly Patna Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PAT to MAA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Chennai (and perhaps some other exciting parts of India!). Check out the direct flights from Patna Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this popular carrier.
IndiGo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 65.63% of its services landing on schedule, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering PAT to MAA flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Patna Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PAT and MAA:
Hyderabad Airport
Kolkata Airport
Lucknow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Patna Airport (PAT) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Patna Airport to Chennai Airport flight is Rs19,340. A return fare right now is Rs36,709. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PAT to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Patna Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PAT to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Patna Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Patna Airport (PAT)
Of all flights leaving Patna Airport, 64% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Patna to Patna Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near PAT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Patna Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're on a late Patna Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Patna Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Patna Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PAT to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
