Flight tickets from Kolkata to Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar Information Guide

Explore the largest city and capital of Odisha (Orissa), Bhubaneswar. This ancient city was once renowned as the 'Temple City of India' thanks to the sandstone temples spread throughout the picturesque city. Bhubaneswar has always been very rich in terms of culture and heritage. The eastern city is a confluence of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain heritage; and this is widely noticeable through the architecture and culture of the city. Bhubaneswar is also a fast-developing city that has an emerging education and information technology hub.

Climate

The climate of Bhubaneswar is warm and tropical. The best time to visit the city is between December to February when the temperature drops to around 15 degrees Celsius. Summers; however, are hot and humid with the temperature exceeding up to 40 degrees Celsius. March to May are the summer months, with May being the hottest month. Monsoons begin in June and continue up to September, the average rainfall in Bhubaneswar is around 220 mm.

Cuisine

Travelling from Kolkata to Bhubaneswar? Don't miss watching the folkdance or visiting the temples! Thousands of temples boast of the Kalinga style when it comes to architecture. Some of the most famous temples include the Rajarani Temple, Lingaraj Temple, Ananta Vasudeva Temple and Muktesvara Temple. Bhubaneswar offers a beautiful collection of handicrafts as well.

Shopping

When it comes to shopping in Bhubaneswar, you must visit two places – Ekamra Haat and Station Square. An iconic shopping arena, Ekamra Haat, is a government initiative that provides the local artisans a platform to showcase their craftsmanship. Buyers can find everything from stone and wood carvings to terracotta, applique, pattachitra, bandha sarees and paper machie art. While Station Square (Master Canteen Chowk) is ideal for household shopping. Find everything you need for your day-to-day requirements here.

Sightseeing

The Orissa State Museum has a collection of ancient craft and art specimens. The River Mahanadi boasts of Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary that is about a 160 kms away from Bhubaneswar. The Dhauli Giri Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist structure that you can visit, if you want to just sit back and relax or meditate. It is also known as Peace Pagoda for its serene beauty and aura.Besides the temples, add these places to your list of must see places in Bhubaneswar.

Fun Facts

Did you know the meaning of the word Bhubaneswar? Well, in Odia, 'Bhubana' means 'earth' while 'iswara' means 'the lord'.

While the foundation of the modern city was laid in 1948, certain sections could be dated back to the 1st century BCE!

Maybe it's time to book your flight tickets from Kolkata to Bhubaneswar today!

Airport Information for Kolkata and Bhubaneswar

Departure

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052

Arrival

Biju Patnaik International Airport, (BBI)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751020

Getting to Kolkata Airport

• State run buses connect parts of Kolkata to the Airport Bus Stop, from where it is a 15 minute walk to the airport
• It is the first in India to have a connected railway station and links Kolkata Airport to Biman Bandar
• The new Terminal is an L-shaped, five storey building that replaces the old domestic and international terminals, making it easier for passengers to disembark and walk to any of the two terminals as necessary
• App based taxis are a popular means to travel to the airport

Travelling from Bhubaneswar Airport

• Taxis are available at the Arrivals area and app based cabs can also be found easily
• At a 10 minute walk from the airport, the bus stop, NavinNiwas connects to 13 routes in Bhubaneswar, Puri, Cuttack and Khurda
• Bhubaneswar Railway Station is about 4 kms away from the airport