Brussels to Patna Flights

Sprawling across the south bank of the River Ganges, Patna is one of the most historically significant cities in India. Apart from its historical significance, Patna’s rich cultural and gastronomic heritage is something worth exploring as it is filled with hidden gems. So, book a Brussels to Patna flight ticket with IndiGo to visit this ancient city.

IndiGo, in a codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, offers regular flights for this route and for the return route flights from Patna to Brussels. Also, with IndiGo you get a host of amenities to ensure you have the best flying experience. This includes pre-booking of preferred seats and meals, access to lounges, and priority baggage handling.

Always check the following information before booking a Brussels to Patna flight:

• Distance: The aerial distance between Brussels and Patna is about 7,198 km.
• Flight details: IndiGo provides multiple flights to Patna from Brussels. Also, the return route tickets from Patna to Brussels are available.
• Flight timing: The flights to Patna from Brussels take between 17 hours and 32 hours, depending on the layover time.
• Flight ticket price: Brussels to Patna flight ticket ranges between ₹50,000 and ₹85,000.

Patna, the capital city of Bihar, gives you an essence of old history and culture. The city witnessed the evolution of India from the Maurya Empire till now. You can also witness this evolution in the aesthetics of the city, as the old buildings are still standing alongside the modern architecture, giving you a sense of how Patna has developed.

Apart from this, what needs special mention is the food that this city has to offer. From the famous ‘litti chokha’ to the ‘champaran mutton’ you can sample some of the best dishes that will leave you wanting more.

Places to visit in Patna

You must plan to visit these popular places of Patna after booking your Brussels to Patna flight:

• Patna Museum: This museum was built in Rajput and Mughal style architecture and archives antiquities of ancient Patna. It exhibits paintings, coins, textiles, coins, instruments, bronze artefacts, terra cotta images, and sculptures. Patna Museum preserves a precious collection of British-era paintings. Moreover, it has a collection associated with India’s first President – Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Other attractions of the museum are - the cannon of the First World War, 200 million-year-old fossil of a tree, 1,000 manuscripts, and books on Buddhist philosophy. The manuscripts were written with silver and gold on handmade papers. They were once preserved in the libraries of Nalanda and Vikramshila universities.
• Sahid Smarak: The Sahid Smarak, or Martyr’s Memorial, was built to commemorate the sacrifice of seven student-freedom fighters during the Quit India Movement. The memorial was placed where the seven fighters tried to hoist the national flag of India on the Assembly Building and were shot to death. The memorial is built in bronze and represents the students fighting in dhoti-kurta and Gandhi cap.
• Bihar Museum: Bihar Museum is a six-story building that showcases artefacts of ancient Bihar. It has four galleries, including an administration gallery, permanent gallery, and a lobby. It preserves prehistoric objects, anthropological objects, social history objects, thangkas, miniature paintings, and bronze and stone sculptures. The art gallery represents the artefacts from the earlier time of the 18^th century. It’s the official repository of around 1,800 prehistoric elements of Bihar.
• Gandhi Sangrahalaya: Gandhi Sangrahalaya is one of the significant museums of Patna. It highlights the artefacts related to Mahatma Gandhi's life, work, and contribution in Bihar at the time of the country's struggle for independence. It has a separate section which contains photographs from his childhood, sculptures, paintings, coins, manuscripts, and more. A model of Gandhi's living room is placed inside the central hall of this museum. Moreover, there is a library within the museum complex. The library has a valuable collection of books, magazines, materials on literature, periodicals, and audio-video materials.
• Nalanda Museum: The Archeological Museum of Nalanda preserves the antiquities excavated from the ruins of Nalanda University. These antiquities are from the 5^th to 12^th century. The museum has a unique collection of sculptures made with bronze, stone, terracotta, and stucco. Most of the sculptures are carved on Basalt. The main gallery consists of 16 sculptures, such as Buddha in Varad, Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Dharmachakra, and Samanta Bhadra. The first gallery displays significant sculptures and images of Indian mythological characters. The second gallery highlights terracotta, iron objects, inscriptions, and stuccos. The third gallery shows a huge collection of pictures and bronze items.

Patna Airport

Patna Airport is officially known as Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport. Its IATA code is PAT, and the official address of the airport is Shaheed Pir Ali Khan Marg, Bhatpura Village, Sheikhpura, 800014. The airport is about 7 km from the main city. You can use a bus, rental car, or taxi to travel to and from the airport.

About Brussels

Brussels, the capital city of Belgium, is a lively city with a cosmopolitan culture and great food. It has international importance as several headquarters of international organisations are located here. Among them, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union are the most prominent examples. Moreover, this city has become a major international financial centre. The dominant industries of this city are – IT, electronics, chemicals, food, clothing, glass, and steel.

Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport is the only airport serving this city. It is located about 14 km from the main city, and you can take a bus, taxi, or train to travel to and from the airport. The IATA code of this airport is BRU, and its official address is Leopoldlaan, 1930 Zaventem.