Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Bhubaneswar's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Chennai.
Flights from MAA to BBI start from 06:40 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 17:55 with IndiGo. Overall, you can choose from 77 weekly Chennai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAA to BBI flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Bhubaneswar (and perhaps some other exciting corners of India!). Browse the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is IndiGo.
With 72.03% of services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering MAA to BBI flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAA and BBI:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Rs15,316 is the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs32,345. These fares may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from MAA to BBI by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on time.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Book a hotel close to BBI if you're on a late Chennai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car and explore corners of Bhubaneswar that most visitors tend to miss. Find your ideal set of wheels with Avis.
Increase the odds of scoring the best rate by booking early. Reserving your ride from Biju Patnaik International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
Biju Patnaik International Airport to central Bhubaneswar has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Bhubaneswar based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Bhubaneswar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to BBI in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bhubaneswar. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here 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.