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IATA: PAT · Patna, India

Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport Guide

CapitalNew Delhi
Population1,417,492,000
CurrencyINR ₹ Indian rupee
LanguageHindi
Time ZoneUTC+05:30 IST
AirportPAT
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~12,748,827

Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (IATA: PAT) is a key aviation hub serving Patna and the wider India region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Patna from PAT

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at PAT

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
PAT / VEPT
Serves
Patna
Country
India
Local time now
10:51 (IST)
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Currency
INR (₹)
Capital
New Delhi
Coordinates
25.5913, 85.0880

Alternative airports near PAT

Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu (KTM)236 km
Straight-line distance from PAT. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Cheapest fares found from PAT right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
New Delhi (DEL)IndiGo1 stop3 Nov€120
Hyderabad (HYD)Air India1 stop30 Aug€153
Dabolim (GOI)IndiGo1 stop14 Oct€217
Kuwait City (KWI)IndiGo1 stop19 Nov€438
Luqa (MLA)Air India2 stops31 Aug€783
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

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Nonstop destinations from PAT

Jay Prakash Narayan Airport has published nonstop service to 5 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from PAT.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
New DelhiDELIndia857 km
KolkataCCUIndia472 km
LucknowLKOIndia438 km
RanchiIXRIndia254 km
MumbaiBOMIndia1,448 km

Airlines serving PAT

2 carriers publish nonstop service at PAT, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
IndiGo6EBudget6
Air IndiaAIFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than PAT-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.