Traveling from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 22 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport. Chennai and Patna have the same timezone (UTC+5:30).
Flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport start at 11:45 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest flight is the 14:55 service with IndiGo. In total, there are 13 services every week between PAT and MAA.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo is your gateway to discovering Chennai (and maybe even some other exciting parts of India!). Look through the direct flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between PAT and MAA:
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
When flying domestically within India, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identity document, like an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've booked your cheap ticket from PAT to MAA, check your ID is up to date before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport is $74. The cheapest price for a return flight is $158. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PAT to MAA.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Located around 19 kilometers from the center of Patna, Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport can be reached in about 48 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near PAT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAA if you have a late flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from central Chennai. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 47 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PAT to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from PAT to MAA, browse our selection of hotel options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are major attractions which should feature on any good Chennai itinerary.
Complete your Chennai trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Chennai Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Chennai escape.