Travelling from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Dubai. Check out your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when booking your flight from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI).
4 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight.
Bhubaneswar is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Biju Patnaik International Airport is located in Bhubaneswar, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Choose from 3 direct services each week between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI). This is the most popular route, with IndiGo offering a 11:25am departure from DXB to BBI.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to BBI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Go straight to your destination from Dubai Airport (DXB). Nonstop flights from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport with IndiGo. This leading airline offers services from DXB.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DXB and BBI is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 76.92% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to BBI leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% touch down on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to BBI flight:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BBI instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Rs28,508 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs53,880. These prices may change based on demand.
To snag cheap flights from Dubai to BBI, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI). Visit Bhubaneswar in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Bhubaneswar is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 42ºC. Book your Dubai to BBI flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 16ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bhubaneswar
Start your Bhubaneswar trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Biju Patnaik International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Brahmeshwara Temple, Parvati Temple and Shri Shri Radha Krishna Mandir are top sights which should be on any well-planned Bhubaneswar itinerary.
Explore more of India
Bhubaneswar has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north of Bhubaneswar, a visit to Jamshedpur will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Mughal Garden, Rock Garden and Birla Temple.
Around 153 kilometres south-west of Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Shirdi Sai Temple, Sri Kasi Viswanath Temple and Sri Jagannath Temple.