Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
The timezone in Bhubaneswar is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
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 enough time to catch your SYD to BBI flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SYD and BBI include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Currently, $377 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $755. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to BBI, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SYD to BBI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, data shows 69.62% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BBI instead:
Venture beyond Bhubaneswar and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car from Avis.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Biju Patnaik International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
Biju Patnaik International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Bhubaneswar. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Bhubaneswar. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport for April if you want to go to Bhubaneswar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to BBI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bhubaneswar. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar, Nowrangapur is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.