Flying from Melbourne to Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): What you need to know
Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport is located in Bhubaneswar. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to BBI, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to BBI. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to BBI flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them touching down right on cue.
About Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Consider booking a hotel close to BBI if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
Central Bhubaneswar is around 6 kilometres from Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport is R 9,521. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,150. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to BBI. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
March is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI). Visit Bhubaneswar in October if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Melbourne to BBI plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bhubaneswar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bhubaneswar
Start your Bhubaneswar trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Bhubaneswar visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Brahmeshwara Temple, Parvati Temple and Shri Shri Radha Krishna Mandir.
Explore more of India
You've seen Bhubaneswar, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 290 kilometres north to Jamshedpur to tick off its top attractions. From Mughal Garden to Rock Garden and Birla Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Brahmapur, roughly 153 kilometres southwest of Bhubaneswar. Shirdi Sai Temple, Sri Kasi Viswanath Temple and Sri Jagannath Temple are among its highlights.
