Travelling from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Port Blair Airport (IXZ): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your BBI to IXZ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Port Blair Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BBI and IXZ:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Biju Patnaik International Airport to Port Blair Airport flight is Rs19,372. A return plane ticket right now is Rs38,629. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BBI to IXZ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Port Blair Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BBI to IXZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Port Blair Airport.
Handy information about Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
68.08% of flights leaving from Biju Patnaik International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Biju Patnaik International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Bhubaneswar. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BBI? If you're boarding an early flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Port Blair Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Biju Patnaik International Airport to Port Blair Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IXZ instead:
Getting from Port Blair Airport (IXZ) to central Port Blair
Port Blair Airport to the centre of Port Blair has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
October is the busiest month for flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Port Blair Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Port Blair in April.
Book your flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Port Blair Airport for April if you want to go to Port Blair during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BBI to IXZ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Get the most out of your India trip by venturing beyond Port Blair. About 8 kilometres away to the north, Bamboo Flat is another city to put on your to-do list. Tick off some of its leading attractions like Mankiamma Temple while you're there.
Another well-known destination in India, Austinābād is about 3 kilometres north-east of Port Blair. Make time for highlights including Snake Island.
