Flying from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Bhubaneswar's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Varanasi.
You can choose from 13 weekly Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flights. The 11:55 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight available. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 19:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your VNS to BBI flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Bhubaneswar — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is IndiGo.
With 68.57% of services landing as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering VNS to BBI flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight is ₹ 5,191. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 10,283. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from VNS to BBI, book your trip five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
55.22% of flights that take off from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport from central Varanasi, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to VNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Consider staying in a hotel near BBI if you have a late Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis to explore parts of Bhubaneswar that don't always get the spotlight.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Biju Patnaik International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
From Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Bhubaneswar. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bhubaneswar is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from VNS to BBI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Bhubaneswar, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey about 370 kilometres north-east to Kolkata to check off its leading sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
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.
