Flying from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport.
Ranchi and Bhubaneswar share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are six Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, take the 18:55 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:40 with IndiGo.
Your IXR to BBI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Bhubaneswar (and then seeing more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport.
IndiGo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for IXR to BBI flights is IndiGo.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IXR and BBI:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Kolkata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI)
Right now, 30 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 63 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IXR to BBI.
The cheapest month for flights from Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IXR to BBI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport.
Handy information about Ranchi Airport (IXR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ranchi Airport, 53% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Ranchi to Ranchi Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to IXR:
Arriving at Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI)
If you're landing on a late Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near BBI:
Set your own pace with a Bhubaneswar Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis to explore Bhubaneswar and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Bhubaneswar Airport a few weeks in advance to get the lowest price. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Bhubaneswar. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI)
January is the most popular month for flights from Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bhubaneswar in March.
Book your flight from Ranchi Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport for April if you'd like to go to Bhubaneswar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IXR to BBI around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Bhubaneswar. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans.
Any journey through India wouldn't feel complete without exploring Nowrangapur. Sri Gundicha Mandira and Sri Vasavi Kanyakaparameshwari Temple Nabarangpur are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar.