{
  "response": {
    "Key": "PAT-IN",
    "orig": {
      "code": "PAT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Patna",
      "fullCity": "Patna, India",
      "airport": "Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IN",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "India"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in India can I fly to from Patna?",
        "answer": "From Patna you can fly non-stop to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. One-stop connections via these hubs open up virtually all other destinations in India. Travelers often choose Delhi for history and politics, Mumbai for finance and entertainment, Bengaluru for tech and startups, and Kolkata for culture and eastern connections. Patna's airport also offers direct flights to smaller regional cities such as Ranchi and Lucknow, useful for business or family visits in the Hindi heartland."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Patna to India?",
        "answer": "Since Patna is already in India, your question seems to be about domestic flights within the country. Yes, there are non-stop flights from Patna to many Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet operate these routes. Flight times are short, typically 1 to 2 hours depending on the destination."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Patna to India?",
        "answer": "Specialized seasonal and booking-timing data for Patna to Delhi isn't available, but on this busy nonstop route (served by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, and SpiceJet) the cheapest travel generally falls in off-peak months like February and September, with midweek departures — especially Tuesday and Wednesday — and early-morning or late-evening flights tending to offer lower fares. Peak summer (May–June), Diwali, and the December holiday rush usually push prices higher, so booking at least three to four weeks ahead helps lock in better rates.",
        "methodology": "Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Quoted prices come from real-time, bookable flight offers from our airline partners. Prices are dynamic and subject to change throughout the day."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Patna to India?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen traveling to India, you need a visa to enter the country. For short tourist visits, you can apply for an e-Visa online before your trip. Entry rules can change, so verify current requirements before traveling."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit India?",
        "answer": "For India, October to March is the best time, with cooler weather and lower humidity across most regions, including Delhi and Mumbai. Summer, from April to June, is extremely hot, while monsoon season from July to September brings heavy rain."
      }
    }
  }
}