Travelling from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Patna and Chennai share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 13 Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, take the 14:40 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 14:55 with IndiGo.
To ensure you catch your PAT to MAA flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Chennai (and then seeing more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is IndiGo.
With an impressive 81.67% of services landing on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time record for PAT to MAA flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PAT and MAA:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is ر.ق. 259. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 503. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from PAT to MAA, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PAT to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, data shows 77.64% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport from central Patna, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near PAT:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to explore Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PAT to MAA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
