Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport.
Bhubaneswar's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Chennai.
Take your pick of ten weekly Chennai Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 18:05.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAA to BBI flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Bhubaneswar (and maybe even some other great corners of India!). Browse the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport offered by this popular airline.
IndiGo is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
IndiGo is a leader in on-time performance for MAA to BBI flights, with 82.73% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and BBI:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Kolkata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI)
Currently, 49 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 103 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAA to BBI.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BBI:
Grab a Bhubaneswar Airport rental car and discover corners of Bhubaneswar that aren't on a typical itinerary. Find your perfect set of wheels with Avis.
Reserve your ride from Bhubaneswar Airport a few weeks ahead to secure the best deal. If you're going away during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
When to fly to Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Bhubaneswar based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to Bhubaneswar Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bhubaneswar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to BBI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bhubaneswar has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Bhubaneswar, a trip to Kolkata will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans.
Any trip through India wouldn't be complete without a stop in Nowrangapur. Sri Gundicha Mandira and Sri Vasavi Kanyakaparameshwari Temple Nabarangpur are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar.