Travelling from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Pune and Bhubaneswar are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from PNQ to BBI start at 10:55 — the earliest with Akasa Air. The last departure is at 18:30 with Air India Express. Overall, there are 55 weekly Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PNQ to BBI flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Bhubaneswar (and then discovering more of India!) is a cinch with Air India Express. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air India Express.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PNQ and BBI include:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight is $111. A return ticket is currently $218. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from PNQ to BBI by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
71.91% of flights leaving from Pune Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Pune Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Pune. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near PNQ? If you're catching an early flight from Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BBI instead:
Venture beyond Bhubaneswar and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car from Avis.
Book your ride from Biju Patnaik International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
Biju Patnaik International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Bhubaneswar. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
April is the busiest month for flights from Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bhubaneswar in January.
The warmest month in Bhubaneswar is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Pune Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PNQ to BBI in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bhubaneswar. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar, Nowrangapur is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.