How to find cheap flights to Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
Currently, $428 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Raja Bhoj Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to BHO for $701.
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Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Bhopal, where Raja Bhoj Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some awesome early bird deals.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Bhopal. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Bhopal, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Raja Bhoj Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Bhopal
May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Bhopal.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to BHO that fits your budget and itinerary.
Travel to Bhopal in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BHO, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Bhopal then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. May is the warmest time of year in Bhopal, averaging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Want to leave the umbrella at home? January is the driest month in Bhopal, averaging one day of rain.
The wettest time of year is July. Visit then and you can expect to get around 23 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and hop on a direct flight to Raja Bhoj Airport. IndiGo and Air India fly nonstop to Bhopal.
Air India is the most dependable carrier. Up to 79% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a smart pick when booking your BHO plane ticket.
When you touch down at BHO, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to BHO? These hotels close to Raja Bhoj Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Raja Bhoj Airport has an on-time rating of 66%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Bhopal from Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
BHO is located about 13 kilometres from central Bhopal.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to BHO, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Bhopal is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
Bhopal highlights
Step off your flight to Bhopal and head directly for these major attractions:
Golden Temple: Offering a great first impression of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kilometres west of the centre.
Skyland garden: You'll find this park roughly 10 kilometres west of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Bhopal.
Jama Masjid: Need another great reason to visit Bhopal? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 6 kilometres east of the city centre.
How to get to Vidisha from Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
The nearby city of Vidisha is about 64 kilometres from BHO. Heading to the centre by cab or ride-share will take around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Plan for a journey time of 6 hours 40 minutes or so when making your way to Vidisha on public transport.
Travelling from Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) to Hoshangābād
If Hoshangābād is where you're off to, public transport will take around 3 hours 45 minutes from Raja Bhoj Airport. This city is about 72 kilometres from BHO.
The drive time to Hoshangābād is roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Explore more of India
There's loads more of India waiting for you to discover. Around 306 kilometres south-east of Bhopal, set out for Nagpur. On the must-do list? Start with Central India Tiger Camps, Tiger Jungle Safari - Jungle Safari Tours | Tadoba Jungle Safari Booking | Jungle Safari | Wildlife Tours | Resort Booking and Gorewada Tiger Safari. The nearest airport to this city is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG).
Another city in India that will quickly win you over is Indore. From Bhopal, it's around 161 kilometres south-west and offers highlights like Akshardham Temple and ISKCON Indore. Stop by Sai Baba Temple too. Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR) is the main airport serving the city.
Make room for one more stop with Jabalpur. Roughly 274 kilometres east of Bhopal, wildlife kanha safari madhya pradesh, Satpura National Park and Dhuandhar Waterfall are a big part of the experience.