Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Madurai and Bhubaneswar follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IXM to BBI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madurai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IXM and BBI:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Right now, 76 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madurai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 179 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from IXM to BBI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Madurai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
71.91% of flights taking off from Madurai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Madurai Airport from central Madurai, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Madurai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to IXM:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
If you're landing on a late Madurai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BBI:
Venture beyond Bhubaneswar and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car from Avis.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Biju Patnaik International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
Biju Patnaik International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Bhubaneswar. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Madurai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Bhubaneswar. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bhubaneswar is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Madurai Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IXM to BBI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bhubaneswar. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Nowrangapur is another sought-after destination in India and is around 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar. No journey is complete without visiting Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
