Biju Patnaik International Airport BBIVEBS

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) is Bhubaneswar’s airport and Odisha’s main air gateway. Treat it as a regional international airport rather than a major global hub: domestic flying dominates, IndiGo is the key carrier presence, IndiaOne Air uses BBI for regional Odisha/Jharkhand-style links, and there is no meaningful Oneworld/Star Alliance/SkyTeam hub operation here. International service is limited but useful for Odisha-origin traffic, with recent direct links reported to Southeast Asia and the Gulf, so schedules should be checked with the airline close to departure. The airport is close to the city, which makes it comparatively easy for short layovers, but it is not designed like a large transfer complex with extensive airside hotel or lounge ecosystems.

Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/bhubaneswar

General

+91-674-2596300, +91-9437485554

As of 2026-06-20 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

VEBS

Elevation

138 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

2

Longest runway

9003 ft

Terminals

To the city

• MOBUS → city area and Cuttack · Government bus service from airport; landmark: car park area, city side, Terminal 1.

Bus / coach

MOBUS government bus service from airport to city area and Cuttack; landmark: car park area, city side, Terminal 1.

Taxi

Pre-paid taxi counter in front of the Arrival Hall, city side; Sai Sparsh Travels general/maxi car rental services at Arrival Hall, city side, Terminal 1.

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport