Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Patna Airport (PAT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Patna Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
There are 15 Chennai Airport to Patna Airport flights every week to choose from.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAA to PAT flight.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Patna Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Patna — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
IndiGo has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MAA to PAT flights is IndiGo.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Patna Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAA and PAT:
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Patna Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Patna Airport (PAT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chennai Airport to Patna Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PAT instead:
Getting from Patna Airport (PAT) to central Patna
From Patna Airport, Patna is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Patna Airport (PAT)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Patna Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Patna. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Patna Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Patna, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to PAT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Patna, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel about 467 kilometres south-east to Kolkata to check off its popular sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kanpur is another favourite destination in India and is around 499 kilometres west of Patna. No journey is complete without dropping by ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
