Airport · Patna, India
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport PAT
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About the airport
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport serves Patna, the capital of Bihar, and is the state’s main air gateway. It is used almost entirely for domestic flights and handles more than 4 million passengers a year (about 4.4 million between April 2025 and March 2026, up 14.8% on the previous year). It has a single runway of about 2,070 metres, which limits aircraft size because the railway line prevents it from being extended.
Terminals
There is one passenger terminal, a new building that was inaugurated in May 2025 and entered service in June 2025. It has two levels, with arrivals on the ground floor and departures on the first floor, five aerobridges and a capacity of around 10 million passengers a year. As it is a single building, there are no transfers between terminals.
Airlines and destinations
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet and Alliance Air operate here, with flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and other Indian cities. It is the reference airport for reaching Bihar: from here you can also head to Nalanda and Rajgir, although by road.
Services
The new terminal includes food outlets and shops, as well as airline counters. The airport also has a domestic cargo terminal, which does not affect passengers.
Tips
The airport is growing fast and the terminal is newly opened, so check your airline’s website for when check-in opens. Arrive at least two hours before domestic flights; road access within Patna can be slow at peak times, so allow extra time for the journey.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Prepaid taxi counters are often available inside the terminal, or ride-hailing apps can be used outside; agree the fare in advance if not metered.
Bus
A shuttle or public bus connects the airport with the centre of Patna, timed around flights.
Airport map
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, with shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with some international routes.
Patna
Things to do in Patna
Patna is a city in the Indian state of Bihar.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Patna?
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport airport is about 0 km from central Patna.
How do I get from the airport to central Patna?
From Jay Prakash Narayan Airport airport you can take Taxi and Bus. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Jay Prakash Narayan Airport airport have?
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
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Photo credits
- View of the airport terminal: Bheemayusharnav, CC0, Wikimedia Commons