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Quick answer: Patna to Kolkata non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 15m, operated by IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, with around ≈ 6–10 non-stops daily direct departures a day. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest PAT–CCU fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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IndiGo dominates with ≈ 4–6 daily departures on A320neo jets. Air India and Air India Express add 1–2 frequencies each. SpiceJet operates on this route with B737 or Q400 turboprops depending on demand. Block time is a brisk ≈ 1h 05m–1h 20m. The high frequency means you can often find a flight within a few hours of deciding to travel, making it almost a shuttle service between the two eastern Indian hubs.
This short hop competes with rail (Rajdhani takes ≈ 7h), so airlines keep fares aggressive year-round. Prices spike during Durga Puja, Chhath Puja, Diwali, and the December–January holiday cluster. The cheapest windows are February–April and late July–September. Booking even ≈ 1–3 weeks ahead usually secures fares under ≈ ₹3,000. Same-day bookings can be surprisingly affordable on midweek mornings.
The non-stop flight takes just ≈ 1h 05m–1h 20m — barely enough time for a beverage service. The route heads east-south-east across Jharkhand. Given the short distance, there are no 1-stop alternatives worth considering. Turbulence is occasionally encountered during the pre-monsoon months (April–May) but is usually mild. On-time performance is generally strong on this short sector.
IndiGo and SpiceJet base fares include 15 kg checked baggage; Air India offers 25 kg. Cabin allowance is 7 kg on all carriers. Because the route is short and competitive, fares stay low — indicative pricing is live on FlightGPT as of May 2026. One-way economy tickets often start from ≈ ₹2,200–4,000, with round-trips from ≈ ₹4,000–7,500. Compared to an AC-1 Rajdhani ticket at ≈ ₹2,500+, flying saves ≈ 6 hours.
Patna departs from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT), a single-terminal facility ≈ 7 km from the city. Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) uses an integrated terminal complex — domestic arrivals are in Terminal 1 (though some carriers use sections of Terminal 2). The airport sits in Dum Dum, ≈ 17 km north of central Kolkata. Airport bus, metro (Dum Dum station), and app-based cabs connect to the city.
Only a government photo ID is needed — Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN card, or driving licence. No passport or visa applies on this domestic route. DigiYatra is available at Kolkata Airport for enrolled passengers. Keep your booking confirmation accessible and arrive at the airport at least 60–90 minutes before departure, even though PAT is a small, quick-to-navigate terminal.
Non-stop flights take ≈ 1h 05m–1h 20m.
Yes — IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet operate ≈ 6–10 non-stops daily.
One-way economy fares typically start from ≈ ₹2,200–4,000. Live fares are on FlightGPT.
A government photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, licence, or voter ID). No passport or visa required.
February–April and late July–September are cheapest. Booking 1–3 weeks ahead usually suffices.
Yes — the flight is ≈ 1h 15m versus ≈ 7h by Rajdhani Express, saving roughly 6 hours.
The cheapest Patna to Kolkata airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Patna to Kolkata ticket prices across IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days from now by 25-40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Patna-Kolkata price wins.
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Most travellers prefer the Patna to Kolkata non-stop option. The direct Patna-Kolkata flight time is ≈ 1h 15m. 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 Patna Kolkata ticket but are open to a layover.
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