Meeting someone at Patna Airport.
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT · VEPT), Bihar, India. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Patna Airport
Make a sign for PAT Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is a regional airport, usually with a single arrivals area. When a couple of flights land together it fills up fast, so agree one exact spot to wait.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at PAT, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within India are usually much quicker.
Patna runs on Asia/Kolkata time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of PAT: Gaya Airport GAY (95 km), Darbhanga Airport DBR (107 km), Janakpur JKR (150 km), Simara SIF (175 km), Deoghar DGH (207 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Patna?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like PAT usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at PAT?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at PAT right now?
Patna runs on Asia/Kolkata time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at PAT without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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