{"response": {"Key": "DEL-PAT", "orig": {"code": "DEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Delhi", "fullCity": "Delhi, India", "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "PAT", "type": "airport", "city": "Patna", "fullCity": "Patna, India", "airport": "Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport"}, "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": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Patna?", "answer": "From Patna Airport to the city center, prepaid taxis and app-based ride services like Ola and Uber are the most convenient and widely used options, taking about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Auto-rickshaws are also available just outside the terminal for a cheaper but less comfortable ride. There is no direct mass transit link from the airport, but Patna Junction railway station is only about 5 km away and well-connected to the rest of the city. Car rentals are scarce and not a common choice for local transfers. For most travelers, a prepaid taxi or ride-share offers the best balance of speed, reliability, and ease.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Prakash_Narayan_Airport", "title": "Jay Prakash Narayan Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-12T19:32:20Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay%20Prakash%20Narayan%20Airport", "title": "Jay Prakash Narayan Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-24T13:08:24Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patna%20Sahib%20railway%20station", "title": "Patna Sahib railway station", "time_published": "2026-04-20T15:30:30Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patna%20Junction%20railway%20station", "title": "Patna Junction railway station", "time_published": "2026-04-18T05:16:12Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patna_Junction_railway_station", "title": "Patna Junction railway station", "time_published": "2026-05-23T05:06:41Z"}]}, "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.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "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 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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "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, the Delhi Metro Airport Express Line is the fastest and most popular way to reach Indira Gandhi International Airport, taking about 20 minutes from New Delhi Railway Station. Air-conditioned city buses run frequently and are the cheapest option, while app-based ride‑shares and prepaid taxis offer door‑to‑door convenience at a higher cost. Driving and parking are possible but can be slower due to traffic, and both short‑term and long‑term parking are available at the terminals.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"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", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"}, {"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/Transport_in_Delhi", "title": "Transport in Delhi", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-07T13:07:46Z"}, {"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/index.page", "title": "Overview, To and From Airport - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Patna airport?", "answer": "Patna's Jay Prakash Narayan Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. There are no hotels directly connected by shuttle, but several options are available in the city center, a short drive away. For a layover, you would need to exit the airport and arrange your own transportation to nearby accommodations.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Prakash_Narayan_Airport", "title": "Jay Prakash Narayan Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-12T19:32:20Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay%20Prakash%20Narayan%20Airport", "title": "Jay Prakash Narayan Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-24T13:08:24Z"}, {"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://all.accor.com/lien_externe.svlt?code_hotel=C253&goto=fiche_hotel&merchantid=seo-maps-India-C253&sourceid=aw-cen", "title": "Mercure Lucknow Gomti Nagar - ALL", "time_published": "2026-04-05T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport?", "answer": "At Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, the new passenger terminal, inaugurated in May 2025, offers free Wi‑Fi access. Information on currency exchange offices and prayer rooms or chapels is not detailed in available terminal descriptions.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Prakash_Narayan_Airport", "title": "Jay Prakash Narayan Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-12T19:32:20Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay%20Prakash%20Narayan%20Airport", "title": "Jay Prakash Narayan Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-24T13:08:24Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patna_Junction_railway_station", "title": "Patna Junction railway station", "time_published": "2026-05-23T05:06:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patliputra%20Bus%20Terminal%20metro%20station", "title": "Patliputra Bus Terminal metro station", "time_published": "2025-11-30T19:06:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patna%20Sahib%20railway%20station", "title": "Patna Sahib railway station", "time_published": "2026-04-20T15:30:30Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Delhi to Patna?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on the Delhi–Patna nonstop route is the Airbus A320 family, particularly the A320-100 operated by IndiGo and Air India Express, and the A320neo flown by Air India. SpiceJet also deploys De Havilland Canada Dash 8 turboprops (both the DHC-8-400 and DHC-8) on this sector. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but the A320 series and the Dash 8 are the types you'll typically encounter on this short domestic hop.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "article_lookup"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Delhi?", "answer": "Indira Gandhi International Airport has several lounge options across terminals. In Terminal 3, the Encalm Lounge (domestic and international) and the Domestic Lounge (accessible via Priority Pass) offer amenities like Wi-Fi, TVs, and complimentary shoe shine, with a two-hour limit and access for business-class passengers or lounge members. Terminal 1D houses The Centurion Lounge (domestic) and an Encalm Lounge, while Terminal 2 features another Encalm Lounge for domestic travelers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DEL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Indira Gandhi International Airport | Amex IN", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/indira-gandhi-international", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport DEL Lounges - DEL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/new-delhi-indira-gandhi-international", "title": "New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl DEL lounges - DEL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/DEL/Domestic-Lounge-Terminal-3-Domestic-xR0EFjQGOr/", "title": "Domestic Lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z"}, {"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", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}]}, "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."}}}}