Travelling from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
A direct flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport takes 1 hour 1 minute (on average). Kolkata's timezone is UTC+5:30 — identical to Patna.
Every week, there are 150 flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. To get going as soon as possible, go for the 07:15 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight from PAT to CCU is 19:45 with IndiGo.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Kolkata (and then discovering more of India!) is straightforward with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PAT and CCU include:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport
After booking your cheap ticket from PAT to CCU, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within India. As long as you have another identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is $59. The cheapest price for a return flight is $119. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flight tickets from PAT to CCU by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Patna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 48 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PAT? If you've booked an early flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CCU instead:
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 40 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 57 minutes.
When to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kolkata. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kolkata is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from PAT to CCU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC on average.
More about Kolkata
As soon as you've booked your flights from PAT to CCU, you'll need to find a place to stay in Kolkata. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum are among the things you can't miss in Kolkata.
Complete your Kolkata trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Kolkata holiday.