Flying from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Biju Patnaik International Airport is located in Bhubaneswar. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BBI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from London to BBI that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and BBI include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport with a stop at Dubai Airport (DXB). A major connection between London Gatwick Airport and BBI, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to BBI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
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 London to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BBI instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
228 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport. A return flight starts at 472 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to BBI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Affordable London to Biju Patnaik International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Bhubaneswar based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Bhubaneswar is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your London to BBI plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport in January when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Bhubaneswar
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bhubaneswar right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from London to Biju Patnaik International Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Bhubaneswar when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Brahmeshwara Temple followed by Parvati Temple and Shri Shri Radha Krishna Mandir.
Explore more of India
Bhubaneswar has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north of Bhubaneswar, a trip to Jamshedpur will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Mughal Garden, Rock Garden and Birla Temple.
Brahmapur is another favourite destination in India and is around 153 kilometres south-west of Bhubaneswar. No trip is complete without seeing Shirdi Sai Temple, Sri Kasi Viswanath Temple and Sri Jagannath Temple.