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BBI Biju Patnaik Airport

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Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) serves Bhubaneswar. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABBI
ICAOVEBS
Non-stop7
Airlines2
TimezoneAsia/Calcutta
Elevation42 m

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The airport in numbers

Biju Patnaik Airport — facts & history

We pulled Biju Patnaik Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 366,750 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 378,772 in 2018.

Passengers / year
366,750
as of 2022
Peak traffic
378,772
in 2018
Elevation
42 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports Authority of India
Passengers per year, 2010–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Biju Patnaik Airport to Bhubaneswar

Train & bus: Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Biju Patnaik Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bhubaneswar ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Biju Patnaik Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: IndiGo Airlines · Air India Limited

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Biju Patnaik Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Biju Patnaik Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Bhubaneswar shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Biju Patnaik Airport to the centre of Bhubaneswar?
Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.
Can I use a ride app from Biju Patnaik Airport?
Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone.
What's the cheapest way from Biju Patnaik Airport to Bhubaneswar?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.
Can I get from Biju Patnaik Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Biju Patnaik Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Mumbai, Delhi, Port Blair, Vishakhapatnam. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Biju Patnaik Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Biju Patnaik Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Biju Patnaik Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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