Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Bhubaneswar is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your EDI to BBI flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a well-known stop between EDI and BBI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Currently, Rs157,830 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs274,326. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EDI to BBI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EDI to BBI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BBI:
Venture beyond Bhubaneswar and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car from Avis.
Boost your chances of securing the best rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Biju Patnaik International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a wise move.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Bhubaneswar. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport for April if you want to go to Bhubaneswar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to BBI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Bhubaneswar, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 370 kilometres north-east to Kolkata to check off its leading sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of India, consider Nowrangapur, about 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar. Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir are among its highlights.
