Travelling from Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from JRG to BBI start at 17:35 — the earliest with Alliance Air. The last service of the day is at 17:35 with Alliance Air. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your JRG to BBI flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Bhubaneswar (and then discovering more of India!) is easy with Alliance Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Alliance Air on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JRG and BBI:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Currently, R 391 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 728. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from JRG to BBI, reserve your journey five months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Handy information about Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)
Central Jharsuguda to Veer Surendra Sai Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JRG? If you're catching an early flight from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
If you're landing on a late Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near BBI:
Drive into your next adventure with a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis to explore Bhubaneswar and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Biju Patnaik International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
Biju Patnaik International Airport to the centre of Bhubaneswar has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Bhubaneswar. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport for April if you want to visit Bhubaneswar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JRG to BBI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Bhubaneswar, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey around 370 kilometres north-east to Kolkata to check off its must-visit sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in India, consider Nowrangapur, about 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar. Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir are highlights.
