Traveling from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Bhubaneswar's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Bagdogra.
Your IXB to BBI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bagdogra Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between IXB and BBI:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bagdogra Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight is $63. A return ticket right now is $129. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from IXB to BBI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IXB to BBI.
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Handy information about Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
When it comes to Bagdogra Airport's on-time performance, 73.66% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bagdogra to Bagdogra Airport is approximately 5 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IXB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bagdogra Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bagdogra Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BBI instead:
Pick up a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car and explore corners of Bhubaneswar that aren't in every guidebook. Book your wheels with Avis.
Reserve your vehicle from Biju Patnaik International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the best deal. If you're traveling during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
From Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Bhubaneswar. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bhubaneswar is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Bagdogra Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IXB to BBI sometime then if you like traveling 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 kilometers away to the north-east, its top attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Nowrangapur is another favorite destination in India and is around 370 kilometers west of Bhubaneswar. No journey is complete without dropping by Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.