Flying from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Raipur and Bhubaneswar share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from RPR to BBI start from 10:15 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 10:20 with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of 47 weekly Swami Vivekananda Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your RPR to BBI flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo is your gateway to discovering Bhubaneswar (and perhaps some other great parts of India!). Browse the direct flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering RPR to BBI flights. An impressive 86.67% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RPR and BBI:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Chennai Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
R 681 is currently the best price for a one-way Swami Vivekananda Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,444. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RPR to BBI.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
Of the departures from Swami Vivekananda Airport, 72.58% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Swami Vivekananda Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Raipur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near RPR:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
If you're landing on a late Swami Vivekananda Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BBI:
Pick up a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car and discover parts of Bhubaneswar that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Avis.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Biju Patnaik International Airport several weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
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)
The quietest month for a flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Bhubaneswar based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bhubaneswar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RPR to BBI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Bhubaneswar. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar, Nowrangapur is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
