Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Patna Airport (PAT): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your RUH to PAT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Patna Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RUH and PAT:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Lucknow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Patna Airport (PAT)
Currently, R 3,220 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Patna Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,425. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to PAT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport to Patna Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riyadh Airport to Patna Airport.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from RUH land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Riyadh Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Patna Airport, take a look at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a short drive from RUH.
Arriving at Patna Airport (PAT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riyadh Airport to Patna Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PAT instead:
Getting from Patna Airport (PAT) to central Patna
From Patna Airport, Patna is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Patna Airport (PAT)
The quietest month for a flight from Riyadh Airport to Patna Airport is April, while November is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Patna based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Patna is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Riyadh Airport to Patna Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to PAT in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've done Patna, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey around 467 kilometres south-east to Kolkata to tick off its leading attractions. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another side of India, consider Kanpur, roughly 499 kilometres west of Patna. ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple are the start of reasons to visit.