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Jayprakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Departures from Jayprakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) at a glance
- 48flights a day15th busiest of 98 airports
- 13routes from here
- 4airlines
- 02:55 – 23:25first and last
Collected between 27 September 2026 and 28 September 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.
Jayprakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) serves Patna, the capital of Bihar, and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) runs it. Its address is Sheikhpura, Patna.
A new terminal building at the airport was inaugurated on 29 May 2025. The Civil Aviation Minister told the Rajya Sabha on 21 July 2025 that a load penalty applied to aircraft at the airport because of its shorter runway, as reported by Business Today.
The new terminal at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport
The Prime Minister inaugurated the new terminal building on 29 May 2025, All India Radio's news service reported that day. It put the redeveloped terminal at over 65,000 square metres.
Swarajya, citing the Times of India, reported on 9 September 2025 that all operations had moved to the new terminal, which opened to passengers on 3 June 2025, and that the old terminal had been demolished.
What the Civil Aviation Minister said about Patna airport's runway
The Civil Aviation Minister told the Rajya Sabha on 21 July 2025 that because of the shorter runway, a load penalty applied to aircraft at Patna, Business Today reported. According to the report, he said the airport was open to international operations but had a fundamental problem with the short runway, and that alternative solutions were being worked out. The report added that airlines were unable to operate long-haul or fully loaded flights.
Getting to and from Jayprakash Narayan International Airport
Taxis, autos and car services
Pre-paid autos and a pre-paid taxi service are listed on AAI's transport page for Patna airport, with Bihar Tourism services in the arrival area. Car services, including Ola and Uber, are listed on the city side of arrivals.
Dropping off at the airport
AAI's Patna airport page of frequently asked questions says vehicles may stop in the drop-off lane only to load and unload passengers, and that vehicles left unattended at the kerb are towed and fined.
Patna Metro
The route map of Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited names no station at the airport, so plan on a taxi, an auto or a car service to reach it.
Facilities at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport
AAI's page of frequently asked questions for Patna airport lists:
- A smoking area in the security hold area in departures.
- A Child Care Lounge in the security hold area.
- Wi-Fi, which needs a valid mobile number, Indian or international, with a working cellular connection.
- Free medical help at the airport from Paras Hospital, with the terminal manager's office as the contact.
AAI directs passengers with lost baggage or items to the Duty Terminal Manager, and publishes a list of found items on its lost-and-found page.
Security and identity at Patna airport
Identity documents
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) publishes the list of photo identity documents accepted at terminal entry, carried in original with a valid ticket. A passport, Aadhaar or m-Aadhaar, a voter photo identity card and a driving licence are among them, and an international passenger carries a valid passport.
The CISF list says an infant or minor travelling with a parent or guardian who holds valid identity proof does not need a separate document, but an unaccompanied minor does. Airlines may ask for more, and foreign nationals should ask their airline which document it accepts for a domestic flight.
Liquids, banned items and power banks
AAI and the CISF restricted-articles list allow liquids, aerosols, gels and pastes in cabin baggage in small quantities for the journey, in containers of up to 100 ml each, packed in one clear, resealable one-litre plastic bag. Medicine or an inhaler accompanied by a prescription, and baby food, are exceptions to the 100 ml limit.
Lighters, metal scissors with pointed tips, tools such as hammers and drills, and self-defence items such as pepper spray are on the CISF list of items banned in cabin baggage. A Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) circular of 11 November 2025 says power banks and spare batteries are to be carried in hand baggage only and not placed in overhead bins, and that using or charging power banks is not allowed during flight. Ask your airline about any limit on their size or number.
Direct domestic flights recorded from Patna
Airlines recorded on direct domestic flights from Patna are IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet.
For Mumbai, flights are recorded to both Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport, and each airport has its own route page.
Direct domestic flights recorded from Patna go to:
| Destination | Airport | Airlines recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) | IndiGo |
| Bengaluru (Bangalore) | Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) | IndiGo, Air India Express |
| Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI) | IndiGo |
| Chandigarh | Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC) | IndiGo |
| Chennai (Madras) | Chennai International Airport (MAA) | IndiGo |
| Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) | IndiGo |
| Kolkata (Calcutta) | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) | IndiGo |
| Lucknow | Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) | IndiGo |
| Mumbai (Bombay) | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) | IndiGo, Air India |
| Navi Mumbai | Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) | IndiGo |
| New Delhi | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) | IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet |
| Pune | Pune International Airport (PNQ) | IndiGo |
| Ranchi | Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) | IndiGo |
Delays, cancellations and your rights
The DGCA sets out what airlines provide when a flight is delayed or cancelled, or a passenger is denied boarding, in its Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 3, Series M, Part IV, Revision 4, dated 25 January 2023 and effective from 15 February 2023.
If you checked in on time, the airline provides meals and refreshments once a delay is expected to reach two hours or more on a flight with a block time of up to 2.5 hours, three hours or more on a flight of more than 2.5 hours and up to five hours, and four hours or more on a longer flight. The airline does not have to provide them where the delay is caused by extraordinary circumstances that could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken.
If a domestic flight is expected to be delayed by more than six hours from its published departure time, or from a revised time communicated more than 24 hours before the original departure, the airline offers either an alternate flight within six hours or a full refund.
An airline that cancels a flight is to tell passengers at least two weeks before departure and arrange an alternate flight or a refund, and a passenger told less than two weeks and up to 24 hours before departure is offered an alternate flight or a refund. A passenger who was not told in time is offered either an alternate flight, or compensation under the DGCA's rules together with a full refund. Compensation is not due to a passenger who gave the airline no email address or phone number at booking, or where the cancellation is caused by extraordinary circumstances.
The CAR does not require compensation for cancellations and delays clearly attributable to air traffic control, weather or security risks, or caused by other circumstances beyond the airline's control. You can complain to the airline directly, file a grievance on the Air Sewa app or portal, or go to a statutory body or court. Check your airline's current rules, and dgca.gov.in for a later revision of the CAR, before you rely on them.
Questions about Jayprakash Narayan International Airport
How do I get from Jayprakash Narayan International Airport into Patna?
Pre-paid autos and a pre-paid taxi service are listed on AAI's transport page, with Bihar Tourism services in the arrival area and car services including Ola and Uber on the city side of arrivals. The Patna Metro route map names no station at the airport.
When was the new terminal at Patna airport inaugurated?
The Prime Minister inaugurated it on 29 May 2025, All India Radio's news service reported that day.
Is there a child care room at Patna airport?
AAI's frequently asked questions list a Child Care Lounge in the security hold area.
Who do I contact about lost property at Patna airport?
Contact the Duty Terminal Manager about lost or found baggage. AAI publishes a list of found items on its lost-and-found page.