Mumbai to Patna Flights — Guide 2026
Mumbai to Patna flight guide — non-stop airlines, duration, fares and the gateway to Bihar and the Buddhist circuit.
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Mumbai to Patna flight guide — non-stop airlines, duration, fares and the gateway to Bihar and the Buddhist circuit.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Patna non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 20m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Roughly 6–8 non-stop departures a day, plus one-stop options. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–PAT fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Mumbai to Patna? FlightGPT compares live BOM to PAT fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Mumbai to Patna non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Mumbai-Patna fare is one search away.
| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 15 kg | Newer fleet; value fares |
| SpiceJet | 7 kg | 15 kg | Budget fares |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Mumbai (BOM) to Patna (PAT) is a well-served trunk route with several daily non-stops. IndiGo runs the most frequencies, with Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet adding further direct departures spread across the day. Between them you typically get six to eight non-stop flights a day, which gives useful flexibility for both morning and evening travel. If a non-stop does not suit your timing or budget, you will also find one-stop itineraries routing via Delhi or Kolkata, though these add two to four hours and rarely beat a directly booked non-stop on convenience.
For a fast comparison of who is flying when, the FlightGPT search shows non-stop and connecting options side by side, and you can browse other sectors from the routes directory.
The non-stop flight covers roughly 1,450 km and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes in the air. With taxi, take-off and approach time, plan for a gate-to-gate block of around 2h 30m to 2h 45m. The aircraft tracks north-east across central India, and because both cities sit on Indian Standard Time there is no time-zone adjustment to make — your arrival clock reads exactly the elapsed journey. One-stop services obviously take far longer; a connection via Delhi or Kolkata can stretch the total trip to five hours or more once layover time is counted, so the non-stop is almost always the better choice when available.
Fares on this sector swing with Bihar's strong festival and family-travel calendar. Chhath Puja (around late October/November) and Diwali are the sharpest peaks, when seats sell early and prices climb well above the everyday range. Summer holidays and the wedding season also firm up fares. Booking two to four weeks ahead usually lands you a sensible price on a non-stop; leaving it to the last few days around a festival is the most expensive way to fly.
| Period | Demand | Fare tendency |
|---|---|---|
| Chhath / Diwali (Oct–Nov) | Very high | Highest — book weeks ahead |
| Summer holidays (May–Jun) | High | Above average |
| Wedding season (Nov–Feb) | Moderate–high | Firmer on weekends |
| Monsoon lull (Jul–Sep) | Lower | Best value |
Fares move constantly, so treat these as direction rather than a quote — always check live prices before booking.
A few honest tactics help on Mumbai–Patna. Fly midweek (Tuesday and Wednesday are usually softer than Friday or Sunday) and stay flexible by a day either side of a festival rather than travelling on the exact peak date. Early-morning and late-evening departures often price below the convenient mid-morning slots. Carry-on-only fares can undercut bundled tickets if you genuinely travel light. Finally, compare the airline's own site against aggregators — sometimes the carrier matches or beats the online travel agents and gives you cleaner support if plans change.
The schedule clusters into an early-morning bank (good for connecting onward within Bihar or arriving with a full day ahead) and an evening bank for after-work travel. Mornings tend to run more punctually; later departures are more exposed to the day's accumulated delays at busy Mumbai. In winter, an evening or night arrival into Patna can occasionally be slowed by fog across the Gangetic plain, so a daytime arrival is the safer bet during December and January.
Business travellers will value the early-morning non-stops and a same-day evening return; pick a full-service or flexible fare if your meeting time is uncertain. Families — common on this route for festivals and weddings — should book early for Chhath and Diwali, reserve seats together in advance, and consider an extra cabin or checked bag for gifts. Students heading to or from Mumbai can keep costs down with midweek, carry-on-only fares booked a few weeks out; the savings over a last-minute festival ticket are substantial.
In Mumbai, your terminal depends on the airline: IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet operate from Terminal 1 (T1), while Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 2 (T2). The two terminals are about 4 km apart and linked by a free shuttle, so confirm your terminal before you set off — arriving at the wrong one is a common and stressful mistake. Patna's Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) has a single, much larger passenger terminal that opened in 2025, with more aerobridges and gates than the old cramped building, though it remains a relatively compact airport.
In Mumbai, allow generous time for traffic — the airport sits in the centre of the city and journeys from the suburbs or South Mumbai can take well over an hour at peak. App cabs, the metro to nearby stations and prepaid taxis all serve both terminals. Patna airport is unusually close to the city centre (only a few kilometres), so transfers there are quick and cheap by auto-rickshaw or taxi, but the surrounding roads can be congested, so still budget a buffer at busy times.
Domestic economy fares typically include one cabin bag of 7 kg plus a personal item, and 15 kg checked on most carriers — though several airlines now sell hand-baggage-only fares with no free check-in, so read the fare rules before you book. Allowances and excess charges vary by airline and fare type. Check the exact rules on the carrier's page, for example IndiGo baggage, Air India baggage or Akasa Air baggage, and weigh bags at home to avoid airport excess fees.
Patna's winters (December–January) can bring dense morning fog over the Gangetic plain, occasionally delaying early and late flights — build in slack if you have an onward connection. Summers are hot and dry; the monsoon (July–September) brings heavy rain that can cause shorter weather holds. Mumbai's own monsoon is intense and can disrupt departures in July and August. Pack light cottons for most of the year, a layer for winter mornings, and keep essential medicines and documents in your cabin bag in case checked luggage is delayed.
For festival travel — especially Chhath and Diwali — set a fare alert four to six weeks out rather than refreshing prices daily. Non-stops on this route fill first around those dates, so locking an early non-stop usually beats waiting for a deal that may never come. Use FlightGPT to compare non-stop and one-stop fares in one view before you commit.
Yes. IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet between them operate roughly six to eight non-stop flights a day, spread across morning and evening. One-stop options via Delhi or Kolkata also exist but take much longer.
The non-stop is about 2 hours 20 minutes in the air, covering roughly 1,450 km. Allow around 2h 30m to 2h 45m gate to gate. Connecting flights can take five hours or more.
IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet fly from Terminal 1 (T1); Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 2 (T2). The terminals are about 4 km apart, so confirm yours before leaving home.
Most domestic economy fares include 7 kg cabin plus 15 kg checked, but several airlines sell hand-baggage-only fares with no free check-in. Always check your fare's rules, for example on the IndiGo baggage page.
Under DGCA rules airlines must refund statutory taxes and user-development fees even on non-refundable fares, and cannot levy cancellation charges higher than the base fare plus fuel surcharge. If the airline cancels the flight you are entitled to a full refund. Refund timelines are also DGCA-regulated.
Yes. All carriers on this route offer web check-in, generally opening 48 hours before departure and closing one to two hours prior. Checking in online and reaching the airport early helps at busy Mumbai T1 and T2.
Sometimes. Patna can see dense morning fog in December and January that delays early and late flights. If you have an onward connection in winter, prefer a daytime arrival and keep a time buffer.
It can. Heavy monsoon rain in Mumbai (July–August) and over Bihar (July–September) occasionally causes weather holds and short delays. Build in buffer time during the rains.
Some carriers allow pets in the cabin or hold subject to weight limits, advance booking and health paperwork; policies differ by airline and a few do not accept pets at all. Always arrange this directly with the airline well before travel.
Infants under two travel on an adult's lap for a nominal fare plus taxes, without a separate seat. Carry the infant's age proof, and ask about bassinet availability and the cabin baggage allowance for infant essentials.
Aim to arrive about two hours before a domestic departure. Mumbai's central location means traffic is unpredictable, so leave early and confirm you are heading to the correct terminal for your airline.
Generally during the monsoon lull and on midweek departures booked two to four weeks ahead. The most expensive period is around Chhath Puja and Diwali, when seats sell out early.
Both work. The airline's own site can match online travel agents on price and is simpler for changes, cancellations and refunds. Comparing both before booking — which FlightGPT lets you do in one view — usually finds the best non-stop fare.
No. Both cities are on Indian Standard Time, so the arrival clock reflects exactly the elapsed flight time.
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There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Mumbai to Patna — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Mumbai–Patna prices across IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Mumbai to Patna at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available BOM–PAT fare side by side in seconds.
Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Patna non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Patna flight time is ≈ 2h 20m non-stop. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Mumbai Patna ticket but are open to a layover.
Mumbai–Patna pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Mumbai Patna fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.