Flying from Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI).
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.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to BBI.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Melbourne to BBI that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and BBI include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BBI flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BBI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Right now, R 5,468 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,754. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to BBI. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Bhubaneswar. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Book a Melbourne to BBI plane ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bhubaneswar to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Bhubaneswar
Start your Bhubaneswar trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Biju Patnaik International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Bhubaneswar visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Brahmeshwara Temple, Parvati Temple and Shri Shri Radha Krishna Mandir.
Explore more of India
Jamshedpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bhubaneswar. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Mughal Garden, Rock Garden and Birla Temple.
Around 153 kilometres south-west of Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Shirdi Sai Temple, Sri Kasi Viswanath Temple and Sri Jagannath Temple.
