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    "Key": "DEL-PAT",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Delhi",
      "fullCity": "Delhi, India",
      "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport"
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      "code": "PAT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Patna",
      "fullCity": "Patna, India",
      "airport": "Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Delhi to Patna?",
        "answer": "The flight from Delhi to Patna is about 530 miles and typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes nonstop. The return leg from Patna to Delhi is slightly longer at 1 hour 50 minutes, a small difference due to prevailing winds.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Delhi to Patna?",
        "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Delhi (DEL) to Patna (PAT) are plentiful, with four airlines — IndiGo (6E), Air India (AI), Air India Express (IX), and SpiceJet (SG) — operating daily service. IndiGo offers the most frequency at 105 flights per week with departures spread throughout the day, while Air India runs 35 weekly flights and the other two carriers each operate 14 per week.",
        "methodology": "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.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Patna?",
        "answer": "Ground transportation options from Patna's Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to the city center are limited. The most used option is taxi, available from the airport's arrivals area; prepaid taxis are generally reliable and the ride to central Patna takes about 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-share services like Ola and Uber also operate, but their availability can be inconsistent, especially late at night. There is no direct mass transit link from the airport; the nearest railway station, Patna Junction, is about 5 km away and requires a taxi or auto-rickshaw to reach. Car rentals are scarce and not a practical choice for most travelers. Taxis are the fastest and most commonly used mode.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Prakash_Narayan_Airport",
            "title": "Jay Prakash Narayan Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-27T00:04:13Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patna_Junction_railway_station",
            "title": "Patna Junction railway station",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-07T09:19:47Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patna_Sahib_railway_station",
            "title": "Patna Sahib railway station",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:25:51Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Delhi to Patna?",
        "answer": "Yes, IndiGo (6E) operates a daily nonstop red-eye flight from Delhi to Patna, departing at 21:00 (9 PM). The flight is overnight, arriving the next morning in Patna.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Delhi to Patna?",
        "answer": "IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, and SpiceJet all operate nonstop flights from Delhi to Patna. IndiGo is the most frequent, with 105 weekly flights, followed by Air India at 35 weekly flights, while Air India Express and SpiceJet each offer 14 weekly flights. Typical median fares are around $342 on IndiGo, $361 on Air India, $273 on Air India Express, and $178 on SpiceJet.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Delhi and Patna?",
        "answer": "This is a domestic Indian route with frequent non‑stop flights, so connections are rarely needed. If required, common layover points include Lucknow and Varanasi, offering short hops and minimal added travel time."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Patna?",
        "answer": "October to March offers pleasant temperatures and low humidity, avoiding the summer heat and monsoon rains."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Delhi to Patna?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights in India, bring a valid government photo ID such as an Aadhaar card or passport, ensure your name matches the ticket, and carry a payment method for baggage fees and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Patna?",
        "answer": "Patna has only one commercial airport, Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, located about 5 km southwest of the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Indira Gandhi Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From central Delhi, you can reach Indira Gandhi International Airport by the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line, which is the fastest and most popular option, or by DTC and private city buses that are cheaper but slower in traffic. Ride-share services like Uber and Ola, as well as licensed taxis and auto-rickshaws, offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost than public transit but less than driving yourself. Driving and parking at the airport is also possible, with long-term and short-term lots available, though it tends to be the most expensive and traffic-prone choice.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Delhi",
            "title": "Transport in Delhi",
            "time_published": "2026-04-11T12:50:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page",
            "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira_Gandhi_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-06T13:44:44Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Patna airport?",
        "answer": "Patna's Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport has no directly connected or on-site hotel. Sleeping options at the airport are limited, as the article does not list any dedicated rest areas or sleep facilities. Passengers needing accommodation would have to look outside the airport, but no specific nearby hotel is named.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Prakash_Narayan_Airport",
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            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-27T00:04:13Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/bhubaneswar-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Bhubaneswar Airport Guide (BBI) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-08-08T18:12:10Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lok_Nayak_Jayaprakash_Narayan_National_Institute_of_Criminology_&_Forensic_Science",
            "title": "Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science",
            "time_published": "2026-06-30T09:23:58Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport?",
        "answer": "Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport in Patna does not currently list currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, or free Wi-Fi among its published facilities. The airport's single passenger terminal, which became operational in June 2025, houses 64 check-in counters, Digi Yatra biometric gates, security screening on the first floor, and four baggage conveyor belts in arrivals, but no specific amenity information for currency exchange, prayer rooms, or Wi-Fi is provided. Since the airport handles only domestic operations, currency exchange services are typically not offered. Travelers should plan accordingly, as prayer rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi are not documented at this time.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay%20Prakash%20Narayan%20Airport",
            "title": "Jay Prakash Narayan Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-24T13:08:24Z"
          },
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            "time_published": "2026-08-27T00:04:13Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biju%20Patnaik%20Airport",
            "title": "Biju Patnaik Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-29T03:30:24Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biju_Patnaik_Airport",
            "title": "Biju Patnaik Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-18T12:56:56Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patna_Junction_railway_station",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-07T09:19:47Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Delhi and Patna airports?",
        "answer": "Both Delhi (DEL) and Patna (PAT) airports follow India's national Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation, which mandate accessible corridors, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance across terminals. At Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, passengers with reduced mobility can request assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before travel, and the airport provides dedicated accessible routes, help desks, and trained staff in all terminals. Patna's Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, though smaller and recently modernized with a new terminal opened in May 2025, also complies with the same national standards for mobility assistance, though specific children's play areas are not detailed in available public information for either airport.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/migration/Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation_English (2) (1)_compressed.pdf",
            "title": "Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation English (2) (1) compressed"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation",
            "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"
          },
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            "time_published": "2026-09-06T13:44:44Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Indira_Gandhi_Airport_collision",
            "title": "1994 Indira Gandhi Airport collision",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T15:56:08Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-27T00:04:13Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzaffarpur%20Airport",
            "title": "Muzaffarpur Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-22T23:53:31Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Delhi to Patna?",
        "answer": "IndiGo operates the most flights on the Delhi to Patna route, typically using Airbus A320neo and Airbus A320 aircraft. Air India also flies the route with Airbus A320neo, while Air India Express uses Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Airbus A320, and SpiceJet uses Boeing 737-700.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types come 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Delhi to Patna?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Delhi to Patna are operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, and SpiceJet. Of these, only Air India belongs to a global alliance — it is a Star Alliance member — while IndiGo, Air India Express, and SpiceJet are not part of any alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no other alliance carriers fly it nonstop.",
        "methodology": "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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Delhi?",
        "answer": "When departing from Delhi, there are several lounge options across the terminals, including Encalm Lounge locations in Terminal 1D, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3, as well as a Domestic Lounge in Terminal 3. The Centurion Lounge is available in Terminal 1D and Terminal 2 for eligible cardholders. Most lounges are open 24 hours, and a Priority Pass membership grants access to the Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 2, which offers refreshments, Wi-Fi, newspapers, and disabled access. Children under two are admitted free, and smart casual dress is required.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DEL",
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/indira-gandhi-international",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport DEL Lounges - DEL Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Delhi to Patna?",
        "answer": "Since Delhi to Patna is a domestic route, international baggage rules do not apply. Allowance varies by airline and fare. Basic economy may exclude a free checked bag, while standard economy often includes 15–25 kg of checked baggage and a carry‑on."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Delhi to Patna?",
        "answer": "Flights from Delhi to Patna generally offer only Economy class, as it is a short domestic route where Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not typical."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium fares often allow same‑day changes or standby, but saver or lower fares rarely do."
      }
    }
  }
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