Travelling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Bhubaneswar is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Madinah and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MED to BBI flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MED and BBI:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight is 219 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 440 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MED to BBI, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Of all flights leaving Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, 77.98% touch down on time at their destination.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Madinah. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MED:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BBI instead:
Go beyond Bhubaneswar and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car from Avis.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Biju Patnaik International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
From Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
April is the busiest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Bhubaneswar in January.
When booking your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bhubaneswar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MED to BBI in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've done Bhubaneswar, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel about 370 kilometres north-east to Kolkata to check off its leading sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nowrangapur is another favourite destination in India and is around 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar. No journey is complete without experiencing Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
