Patna Airport (PAT) — Live Arrivals Today
Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport — PAT has a short runway (only 2,072 m) which restricts the aircraft types that can operate — wide-bodies cannot use Patna. Limited night operations. The new terminal expansion is scheduled to triple capacity by 2026-27.
Enter the flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) on our flight-status search:
Search Flight Status →Airlines arriving at Patna Airport
| Airline | Terminal (arrival) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | Terminal 1 | IndiGo operates the largest schedule from Patna — Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai. |
| SG | Terminal 1 | SpiceJet domestic flights from Patna use Terminal 1. |
| QP | Terminal 1 | Akasa Air operates domestic flights from Patna. |
| AI | Terminal 1 | Air India runs domestic flights from PAT. |
Tracking Patna airport arrivals
For real-time Patna airport arrival status, the most accurate source is the official airport's display screens or the operating airline's website. IndiGo arrivals can be tracked via the IndiGo app or goindigo.in. Air India arrivals via airindia.com or the Maharaja Club app. SpiceJet arrivals via spicejet.com. Live arrivals data on this page updates every 60–90 seconds.
If you're picking up a passenger arriving at Patna airport, account for: (1) immigration clearance (15–45 minutes on international arrivals), (2) baggage claim (10–25 minutes), (3) Customs (5–15 minutes on international). For early-morning arrivals between 0500–0700, expect 10–20 minute longer waits. Patna Metro is under construction. Airport is ~7 km from city centre — 20–30 min by taxi.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check live arrival status at Patna airport?
Enter your flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) in the flight-status search on this page. Live data updates every 60–90 seconds from ATC and airline operations systems. Alternatively, the operating airline's app or website typically has the most accurate real-time information. For PAT-specific live screens, visit the airport's official website or use the airport-information displays in the terminal.
How many airlines operate from Patna airport?
Approximately 4+ airlines operate scheduled flights from Patna airport (PAT), including major Indian carriers like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, plus international airlines on Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Europe/North America routes where applicable.
Does Patna airport have multiple terminals?
Patna airport (PAT) operates a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights. No risk of terminal confusion.
How early should I arrive at Patna airport before a flight?
Recommended airport-arrival lead times for Patna (PAT): 2 hours before for domestic flights and 3 hours before for international flights. During festive peaks (Diwali, Christmas-New Year) and Friday/Sunday evenings, add another 30 minutes. Web check-in (opens 48 hours before, closes 1-2 hours before) lets you skip check-in queues at the airport.
What is the IATA code for Patna airport?
Patna airport's IATA code is PAT. The full official airport name is Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport. Use this code when booking, tracking, or referring to the airport in flight schedules and itineraries.
How do I get to Patna airport from the city?
Patna Metro is under construction. Airport is ~7 km from city centre — 20–30 min by taxi.
What is the delay risk for flights arriving at Patna airport?
Live arrival-delay risk depends on origin airport weather, en-route weather, ATC congestion at Patna (PAT), and the specific airline's on-time performance (IndiGo and Akasa typically lead at ~80-85% OTP). For accurate per-flight delay risk, track the specific flight number using the live search above.
Last updated: 26 May 2026. Live status data refreshes every 60–90 seconds.