Odisha's gateway airport named after a freedom fighter.
Opened
1948
Location
Bhubaneswar, India
Biju Patnaik International Airport (IATA: BBI, ICAO: VEBS) is the primary commercial airport serving Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, India. It is named after Biju Patnaik, a celebrated freedom fighter, politician, and aviator who served as Chief Minister of Odisha.
The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and handles both domestic and international flights. It serves as a key aviation hub for eastern India, connecting Bhubaneswar to major Indian cities as well as select international destinations.
A modern integrated terminal building was inaugurated in 2013, significantly expanding passenger capacity and improving facilities. The airport has seen steady growth in passenger traffic, reflecting the economic development and tourism potential of Odisha.
Terminals
The airport has a single integrated terminal building inaugurated in 2013, handling both domestic and international operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Bhubaneswar by road via taxis, auto-rickshaws, and app-based cab services, and is approximately 4 kilometres from the city centre.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at BBI include IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Vistara, and GoFirst, along with limited international carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Biju Patnaik, a freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Odisha who was also a pilot.
- ›The integrated terminal building opened in 2013 with a capacity of approximately 4.5 million passengers per year.
- ›Located about 4 kilometres from Bhubaneswar city centre.
- ›Operates select international routes to destinations in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
- ›The airport served as an airbase for the Indian Air Force before being developed for civilian use.
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