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Varanasi to Patna Flights

Ancient Pataliputra — Gateway to Buddhist & Jain Pilgrimage

1.5–3 hrs (varies by airline) from ₹2,999 VNS → PAT Instant e-ticket
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About Varanasi to Patna Route

The Varanasi (VNS) to Patna (PAT) route is a major domestic air corridor connecting Uttar Pradesh with Bihar. Varanasi is served by Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport while Patna is served by Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. The non-stop flight takes approximately 1.5–3 hrs (varies by airline), making it a convenient option for both business and leisure travellers.

Fares on the Varanasi to Patna route start from ₹2,999. IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air are the primary carriers on this sector. Prices vary significantly based on season, day of week, and advance booking period — fares booked 3–4 weeks ahead are typically 30–40% lower than last-minute tickets.

About Varanasi: World's Oldest Living City — Ghats, Ganga Aarti & Spiritual Awakening Varanasi is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.

About Patna — your destination

Patna, ancient Pataliputra, was once capital of the Mauryan Empire. Today it is the gateway to Bodh Gaya (where Buddha attained enlightenment), Rajgir, and the ruins of Nalanda's ancient university.

Serving airport: Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport · State: Bihar

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Weather in Patna — best time to visit

Best time to visit Patna: October to February

Summer
28–42°C (Apr–Jun)
Monsoon
25–38°C (Jul–Sep)
Winter
8–24°C (Nov–Feb)

Top attractions in Patna

  • Golghar (granary, panoramic view)
  • Patna Museum
  • Buddha Smriti Park
  • Mahavir Mandir
  • Bodh Gaya (105km)
  • Nalanda ruins (90km)

Local food worth the trip

Sattu Paratha & Sattu SherbetLitti ChokhaChana GhughniKhaja (flaky sweet)Kala JamunThekua

Travel tips for Patna

  • Patna is base for Buddhist circuit — Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir in 2 days
  • Chhath Puja (Oct/Nov) ghats completely transformed
  • Pre-book car for pilgrimage circuit
  • Meals cost Rs 100–200 — very budget-friendly

Recommended stay: 1 day + Buddhist circuit 2–3 days

Departing from Varanasi? Don't miss these

  • Dashashwamedh Ghat & Ganga Aarti
  • Manikarnika Ghat
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Sarnath (10km)

How to get cheaper VNS–PAT flights

  • Book 3–4 weeks in advance for the best VNS to PAT fares.
  • Fly Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday — midweek departures are consistently cheaper.
  • Before 7am and late-night flights typically run about 15% below peak slots.
  • Let the AI travel agent compare every fare class on this sector at once.
  • Travelling as a group? BMM Reserved Fares lock the price so it cannot rise while you collect passenger details.
  • Avoid booking inside 72 hours of departure — last-minute fares spike sharply.

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