Flying from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Paris: what you need to know
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is located in Patna. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Patna.
To ensure you catch your flight from PAT to Paris, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from PAT to Paris, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
You'll need an embassy visa for France if you have a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Paris, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Travelling from central Patna to PAT takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 48 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Paris? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to PAT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Paris
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Paris is C$440. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$953. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PAT to Paris, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Paris is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is about 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Once your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Paris has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is approximately 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 57 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from PAT to Paris, kick back at a hotel close to ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month to catch a flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Paris, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Book your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Paris for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from PAT to Paris in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Paris, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
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