Flying from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your next adventure. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Patna is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is located in Patna.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to PAT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to PAT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
LHR is around 31 kms (19 miles) from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and PAT.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to PAT flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN land at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Book a hotel close to PAT if you have a late flight from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Getting from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to central Patna
Central Patna is about 9 miles from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is £190. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £374. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to PAT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT). Plan your visit to Patna in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a London to PAT plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Patna to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Patna
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Patna right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from London to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Jangi Masjid - جنگی مسجد, Gurudwara and Buddha Smriti Park are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Patna itinerary.
Explore more of India
Patna has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 209 kms (130 miles) west of Patna, a visit to Varanasi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Kashi Vishwanath mandir, I ️️ Banaras and The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा).
Ranchi is another must-experience destination in India and is around 257 kms (160 miles) south of Patna. No journey is complete without experiencing ISKCON Ranchi New Temple Land, Hudru Falls and Jagannath Temple.