Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Bhubaneswar's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Bhubaneswar five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to BBI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MEL and BBI:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
₹ 31,315 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 65,514. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to BBI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEL to BBI.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
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 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. Check in to 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.
Reserve your ride from Biju Patnaik International Airport several weeks ahead to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
Biju Patnaik International Airport to central Bhubaneswar has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
April is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Bhubaneswar in January.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bhubaneswar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to BBI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Bhubaneswar, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey around 370 kilometres north-east to Kolkata to tick off its leading sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nowrangapur is another must-experience destination in India and is around 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar. No trip is complete without a visit to Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
