Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) – Gateway to Odisha

Biju Patnaik International Airport (IATA: BBI, ICAO: VEBS), located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is the primary airport serving eastern India. Named after Biju Patnaik, a legendary freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Odisha, the airport stands as a modern aviation hub blending efficiency with rich cultural heritage.

Strategically located just 4 kilometers south of Bhubaneswar city center, Biju Patnaik International Airport connects Odisha to major cities across India and international destinations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

? Overview

The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and serves both domestic and international operations. It is one of the fastest-growing airports in eastern India, handling millions of passengers annually.

With two well-equipped terminals, modern facilities, and efficient management, BBI plays a key role in promoting tourism, trade, and connectivity for the state of Odisha.

? Biju Patnaik International Airport – Key Information

? Flights and Destinations

Biju Patnaik International Airport connects Bhubaneswar with major Indian cities and select international routes.

✈️ Domestic Destinations:

• Delhi (DEL)

• Mumbai (BOM)

• Kolkata (CCU)

• Bengaluru (BLR)

• Chennai (MAA)

• Hyderabad (HYD)

• Pune (PNQ)

? International Destinations:

• Dubai (DXB) – FlyDubai, IndiGo

• Bangkok (BKK) – Thai AirAsia

• Singapore (SIN) – Seasonal and charter services

? Terminals and Facilities

Biju Patnaik International Airport has two main terminals:

• Terminal 1 (Domestic):
  Handles domestic flights with modern check-in counters, baggage belts, and lounges.

• Terminal 2 (International):
  Manages international operations with immigration counters, duty-free shops, and enhanced security.

✈️ Facilities Include:

• Spacious passenger lounges

• Duty-free and retail outlets

• Restaurants and cafés

• Free Wi-Fi access

• ATM, forex, and medical services

• Car parking and car rental desks

• Special assistance for senior citizens and differently-abled passengers

The terminals are designed with local Odisha art and architecture, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.

? Transport and Access

Biju Patnaik International Airport is easily accessible from all parts of Bhubaneswar and nearby cities.

• By Car/Taxi: 10–15 minutes from Bhubaneswar city centre.

• By Bus: Local city buses and shuttle services operate to and from the airport.

• By Train: The nearest railway station, Bhubaneswar Junction, is about 4 km away.

• By Auto-Rickshaw: A convenient and economical option for nearby areas.

Parking facilities are available for both short-term and long-term stays, with designated spaces for two-wheelers and four-wheelers.

?️ Attractions Near the Airport

Travelers arriving in Bhubaneswar can explore nearby cultural and historical attractions such as:

• Lingaraj Temple – One of the oldest temples in India.

• Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves – Ancient rock-cut monuments.

• Nandankanan Zoological Park – A unique zoo and botanical garden.

• Konark Sun Temple – UNESCO World Heritage Site (approx. 65 km away).

• Puri Beach and Jagannath Temple – Major pilgrimage and tourist destinations.

?️ Weather and Best Time to Visit

Bhubaneswar has a tropical climate, with pleasant winters and hot summers.
The best time to visit is between October and February, when the weather is comfortable for sightseeing and travel.

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🛫 Popular Airports in India

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#	Airport Name	IATA Code	City	Logo
1	Calicut International Airport	CCJ	Kozhikode
2	Indira Gandhi International Airport	DEL	Delhi
3	Visakhapatnam International Airport	VTZ	Visakhapatnam
4	Coimbatore International Airport	CJB	Coimbatore
5	Pune Airport	PNQ	Pune
6	Vijayawada International Airport	VGA	Vijayawada
7	Thiruvananthapuram International Airport	TRV	Thiruvananthapuram
8	Raja Bhoj Airport	BHO	Bhopal
9	Pakyong Airport	PYG	Pakyong
10	Bir Tikendrajit International Airport	IMF	Imphal
11	Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport	VNS	Varanasi
12	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport	NAG	Nagpur
13	Hindon Airport	HDO	Lucknow	N/A
14	Tiruchirappalli International Airport	TRZ	Tirupati
15	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	HYD	Hyderabad
16	Jolly Grant Airport	DED	Dehradun
17	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport	IDR	Indore
18	Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport	ATQ	Amritsar
19	Veer Savarkar International Airport	IXZ	Port Blair
20	Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport	LKO	Lucknow
21	Madurai Airport	IXM	Madurai
22	Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport	IXL	Leh
23	Birsa Munda Airport	IXR	Ranchi
24	Cochin International Airport	COK	Cochin
25	Nashik International Airport	ISK	Nashik
26	Surat International Airport	STV	Surat
27	Shillong Airport	SHL	Shillong
28	Jaipur International Airport	JAI	Jaipur
29	Bagdogra International Airport	IXB	Bagdogra
30	Mangaluru International Airport	IXE	Mangaluru
31	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport	AMD	Ahmedabad
32	Jammu Airport	IXJ	Jammu	N/A
33	Lengpui Airport	AJL	Aizawl
34	Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport	IXA	Agartala
35	Chennai International Airport	MAA	Chennai
36	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport	CCU	Kolkata
37	Darbhanga Airport	DBR	Darbhanga
38	Kempegowda International Airport	BLR	Bengaluru
39	Kannur International Airport	CNN	Kannur
40	Gaya Airport	GAY	Gaya
41	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	GAU	Guwahati
42	Manohar International Airport	GOX	Goa
43	Biju Patnaik International Airport	BBI	Bhubaneswar
44	Srinagar Airport	SXR	Srinagar
45	Vadodara Airport	BDQ	Vadodara
46	Goa International Airport	GOI	Goa
47	Tirupati International Airport	TIR	Tirupati
48	Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport	BOM	Mumbai
49	Dimapur Airport	DMU	Dimapur

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#	Airport Name	IATA Code	Country	Logo
1	Kunduz Airport	UND	Afghanistan
2	Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport	MSZ	Angola
3	Teesside International	MME	United Kingdom	N/A
4	Darwaz Airport	DAZ	Afghanistan
5	Tarinkot Airport	TII	Afghanistan
6	Saint Mary's / Isles Of Scilly	ISC	United Kingdom	N/A
7	Catumbela Airport	CBT	Angola
8	Chaghcharan Airport	CCN	Afghanistan
9	Sardeh Band Airport	SBF	Afghanistan
10	Sumbe Airport	NDD	Angola
11	Cornwall Airport Newquay	NQY	United Kingdom
12	Lubango Airport	SDD	Angola
13	Carlisle Lake District	CAX	United Kingdom
14	Quatro De Fevereiro International Airport	LAD	Angola
15	Sharana Airstrip	OAS	Afghanistan
16	Leeds Bradford	LBA	United Kingdom	N/A
17	Andorra–La Seu D'Urgell Airport	LEU	Andorra
18	Taloqan Airport	TQN	Afghanistan
19	Land's End	LEQ	United Kingdom	N/A
20	Cazombo Airport	CAV	Angola
21	Bamyan Airport	BIN	Afghanistan
22	Jersey	JER	United Kingdom	N/A
23	Sumburgh	LSI	United Kingdom	N/A
24	Lucapa Airport	LBZ	Angola
25	Vlora International Airport	VLO	Albania
26	Guernsey	GCI	United Kingdom	N/A
27	Khwahan Airport	KWH	Afghanistan
28	Gardez Airport	GRG	Afghanistan
29	Farah Airport	FAH	Afghanistan
30	Wycombe Air Park	HYC	United Kingdom	N/A
31	Kukës International Airport Zayed	KFZ	Albania
32	Birmingham	BHX	United Kingdom
33	Saurimo Airport	VHC	Angola	N/A
34	Uruzgan Airport	URZ	Afghanistan
35	Cuito Cuanavale Airport	CTI	Angola
36	Kapanda Airport	KNP	Angola
37	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza	TIA	Albania
38	V. C. Bird International Airport	ANU	Antigua And Barbuda
39	N'zeto Airport	ARZ	Angola
40	Cafunfo Airport	CFF	Angola
41	Newcastle International	NCL	United Kingdom	N/A
42	Belfast International	BFS	United Kingdom
43	George Best Belfast City	BHD	United Kingdom	N/A
44	Ondjiva Pereira Airport	VPE	Angola
45	Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport	HEA	Afghanistan	N/A
46	Glasgow	GLA	United Kingdom	N/A
47	Malanje Airport	MEG	Angola
48	Dubai Creek Seaplane Base (Heliport)	DCG	United Arab Emirates
49	Bagram Air Base	OAI	Afghanistan
50	Zaranj Airport	ZAJ	Afghanistan
51	Bournemouth	BOH	United Kingdom
52	Andorra La Vella	ALV	Andorra
53	Kirkwall	KOI	United Kingdom	N/A
54	Heathrow	LHR	United Kingdom	N/A
55	Manchester	MAN	United Kingdom	N/A
56	Waco Kungo Airport	CEO	Angola
57	Luau Airport	UAL	Angola	N/A
58	City Of Derry	LDY	United Kingdom
59	Porto Amboim Airport	PBN	Angola
60	Dubai International Airport	DXB	United Arab Emirates
61	Bristol	BRS	United Kingdom
62	Norwich	NWI	United Kingdom	N/A
63	London Southend	SEN	United Kingdom	N/A
64	Cabinda Airport	CAB	Angola
65	Farnborough	FAB	United Kingdom	N/A
66	Kuran Wa Munjan Airport	KUR	Afghanistan
67	Alderney	ACI	United Kingdom
68	Lumbala Airport	GGC	Angola
69	Khost International Airport	KHT	Afghanistan
70	London Luton	LTN	United Kingdom	N/A
71	London Stansted	STN	United Kingdom	N/A
72	Shirak International Airport	LWN	Armenia
73	London Gatwick	LGW	United Kingdom	N/A
74	Nili Airport	NLI	Afghanistan
75	Nzagi Airport	NZA	Angola
76	Benbecula	BEB	United Kingdom
77	Chitato Airport	PGI	Angola
78	Coventry Airport Limited	CVT	United Kingdom
79	Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport	KDH	Afghanistan
80	Syunik Airport	YUK	Armenia
81	Houari Boumediene Airport	ALG	Algeria
82	Jamba Airport	JMB	Angola
83	Glasgow Prestwick	PIK	United Kingdom	N/A
84	N'dalatando Airport	NDF	Angola
85	London City	LCY	United Kingdom	N/A
86	Ghazni Airport	GZI	Afghanistan
87	Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central)	DWC	United Arab Emirates
88	Blackpool Airport	BLK	United Kingdom
89	Kabul International Airport	KBL	Afganistan
90	Aberdeen International	ABZ	United Kingdom
91	Joaquim Kapango Airport	SVP	Angola
92	Negage Airport	GXG	Angola
93	Southampton	SOU	United Kingdom	N/A
94	Sheghnan Airport	SGA	Afghanistan
95	Inverness Airport	INV	United Kingdom	N/A
96	Zvartnots International Airport	EVN	Armenia
97	East Midlands	EMA	United Kingdom
98	Edinburgh	EDI	United Kingdom
99	Fayzabad Airport	FBD	Afghanistan
100	Cuango-Luzamba Airport	LZM	Angola
101	Menongue Airport	SPP	Angola
102	Liverpool John Lennon	LPL	United Kingdom	N/A
103	Uíge Airport	UGO	Angola
104	Maymana Airport	MMZ	Afghanistan
105	Soyo Airport	SZA	Angola
106	Wick John O'Groats	WIC	United Kingdom	N/A
107	Luena Airport	LUO	Angola
108	Exeter	EXT	United Kingdom
109	Cambridge City	CBG	United Kingdom
110	Penzance Heliport	PZE	United Kingdom	N/A
111	Qala I Naw Airport	LQN	Afghanistan
112	Cardiff	CWL	United Kingdom
113	Sheberghan Airport	SBH	Afghanistan	N/A
114	Urgun Airport	URN	Afghanistan
115	Albano Machado Airport	NOV	Angola
116	Benguela Airport	BUG	Angola
117	Dirico Airport	DRC	Angola
118	Dundee	DND	United Kingdom
119	Jalalabad Airport	JAA	Afghanistan
120	Dundo Airport	DUE	Angola
121	Stornoway	SYY	United Kingdom	N/A
122	Oxford	OXF	United Kingdom	N/A
123	Mawlānā Jalāl Ad-Din Muhammad Balkhī Intl Airport	MZR	Afghanistan
124	Burton–Nibbs International Airport	BBQ	Antigua And Barbuda
125	Brighton City	ESH	United Kingdom
126	Humberside Airport	HUY	United Kingdom	N/A
127	Manston International	MSE	United Kingdom	N/A
128	Ronaldsway	IOM	Isle Of Man	N/A

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where is Biju Patnaik International Airport located?
It is located 4 km south of Bhubaneswar city centre, Odisha, India.

2. What is the airport code for Bhubaneswar?
The IATA code is BBI, and the ICAO code is VEBS.

3. Which airlines operate from Biju Patnaik International Airport?
Major airlines include IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, Akasa Air, and Alliance Air.

4. Does Bhubaneswar have international flights?
Yes, international services operate to Dubai, Bangkok, and Singapore.

5. How can I reach the airport from the city centre?
The airport is about 15 minutes away by taxi, with regular public transport and app-based cabs available.