Flying from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flights. The 11:05 departure with IndiGo is the earliest you can take. IndiGo operates the latest service of the day at 11:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PAT to IXR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
IndiGo has direct flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Ranchi — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is IndiGo.
With a reliable 90.2% of services arriving on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for PAT to IXR flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between PAT and IXR:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
£22 is the best price for a one-way Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight. Return flights start at £43. These fares can change based on demand.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PAT to IXR.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
When it comes to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.64% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport from central Patna, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near PAT:
Arriving at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IXR instead:
Getting from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to central Ranchi
From Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
April is the most popular month for flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Ranchi in April.
Lock in your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport for May if you'd like to explore Ranchi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PAT to IXR in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ranchi. Around 200 miles away to the east, well-known attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 160 miles north of Ranchi, Patna is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.