Flying from Shillong Airport (SHL) to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SHL to PAT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Shillong Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is a top stopover on the SHL to PAT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shillong Airport (SHL) to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
₹ 6,927 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Shillong Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 18,847. These fares may change based on demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SHL to PAT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Shillong Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport.
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Handy information about Shillong Airport (SHL)
Shillong Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.6% of flights that take off from SHL arrive at their destination without delay.
Shillong Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Shillong. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Shillong Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SHL:
Arriving at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PAT if you have a late Shillong Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to central Patna
From Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Shillong Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Patna in April.
The warmest month in Patna is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Shillong Airport to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SHL to PAT in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of India
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