Travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 39 weekly Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flights. The 05:40 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight available. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 21:25.
Leave enough time to make your HYD to BBI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Bhubaneswar (and maybe even some other exciting corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
IndiGo is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating HYD to BBI flights, with 68.64% of its services landing on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HYD and BBI include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight is R 831. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 1,603. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from HYD to BBI, book your trip eight months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from HYD to BBI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Handy information about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Of all flights departing from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, 73.37% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from central Hyderabad, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to HYD:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BBI instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis to explore parts of Bhubaneswar that most tourists miss.
To get the best possible deal, book your ride from Biju Patnaik International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase 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 driving.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
April is the most popular month for flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bhubaneswar in January.
The warmest month in Bhubaneswar is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HYD to BBI in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Bhubaneswar is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Bhubaneswar, a trip to Kolkata will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
If you want to check out another major stop in India, consider Nowrangapur, about 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar. Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir are among the biggest draws.
