Which airport should I fly into for Samāstipur?

The closest airport, Darbhanga Airport (DBR), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Samāstipur?

The nearest is about 24 mi (39 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Samāstipur?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Samāstipur

The closest airports to Samāstipur, India: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Samāstipur, India is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 24 mi (39 km) away — roughly 47 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
DBR	Darbhanga AirportDarbhanga, India	24 mi / 39 km	47 min	Regional
PAT	Lok Nayak Jayaprakash AirportPatna, India	47 mi / 76 km	1 hr 25 min	Regional
JKR	Janakpur AirportJanakpur, Nepal	59 mi / 95 km	1 hr 46 min	Regional
RJB	Rajbiraj AirportRajbiraj, Nepal	75 mi / 121 km	1 hr 45 min	Regional
BIR	Biratnagar AirportBiratnagar, Nepal	101 mi / 163 km	2 hr 21 min	Regional
SIF	Simara AirportSimara, Nepal	103 mi / 165 km	2 hr 23 min	Regional
RHP	Ramechhap AirportRamechhap, Nepal	107 mi / 173 km	2 hr 30 min	Regional
LDN	Lamidanda AirportLamidanda, Nepal	111 mi / 178 km	2 hr 34 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Darbhanga Airport (DBR) is the most convenient at about 24 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Samāstipur. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DBR.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near DBR saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Samāstipur is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 24 mi (39 km) away — roughly 47 min by road.