How to find cheap flights to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
$627 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Biju Patnaik International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BBI, the lowest fare is $367.
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Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Bhubaneswar, where Biju Patnaik International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Best time to go to Bhubaneswar
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Bhubaneswar in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to BBI, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
August is the most popular month for flights to BBI. It's the perfect time to experience Bhubaneswar at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Bhubaneswar then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. April is the warmest time of year in Bhubaneswar, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
With one day of rain on average, January is the driest month in Bhubaneswar.
The wettest time of year is July. Travel then and you'll likely get around 28 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Bhubaneswar in a single hop. Lock in a direct flight to Biju Patnaik International Airport with one of these major airlines:
Think about booking your BBI plane ticket with IndiGo. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 68% of flights to this hub landing on time.
BBI is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to BBI. Book a room at any of these hotels near Biju Patnaik International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Secure yourself a car hire in BBI and explore corners of Bhubaneswar that most guides leave out. You can grab your wheels from Avis.
Flights out of Biju Patnaik International Airport touch down when expected 68% of the time. This measure provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Bhubaneswar from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The distance from BBI to central Bhubaneswar is about 6 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to BBI.
If you want to stay close to the action in Bhubaneswar, unpack your bags at one of these comfy hotels:
Bhubaneswar highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Bhubaneswar:
Brahmeshwara Temple: A classic place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 2 kilometres east of the city centre.
Esplanade One Gardens: Look for a place to sit and take a breather here while exploring Bhubaneswar. You'll find this park roughly 6 kilometres north of the centre.
Shri Shri Radha Krishna Mandir: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 5 kilometres north-east of the centre of Bhubaneswar.
How to get to Cuttack from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Heading straight for Cuttack? From BBI, it'll take around 55 minutes to drive there. The city is about 31 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Puri
If Puri is on your radar, it's around 48 kilometres from Biju Patnaik International Airport.
The drive time to Puri is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Explore more of India
There's a whole lot more to see and do in India, starting with Jamshedpur. Mughal Garden, Rock Garden and Birla Temple are must-sees in this city, which is around 290 kilometres north of Bhubaneswar.
Another city in India that has plenty of appeal is Cuttack. From Bhubaneswar, it's around 24 kilometres north and serves up highlights like Pashupatinath Temple and Mahakaleshwar Temple. Swing by Jagannath Mandir too.
Or take off to Brahmapur, roughly 153 kilometres south-west of Bhubaneswar. Shirdi Sai Temple, Sri Kasi Viswanath Temple and Sri Jagannath Temple are among the many reasons to go.
