Flying from Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI). Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are the two main airports in Nairobi.
The timezone in Bhubaneswar is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Nairobi. Biju Patnaik International Airport is located in Bhubaneswar.
To ensure you catch your flight from Nairobi to BBI, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Nairobi to BBI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
67.1% of flights that take off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to BBI flight:
About Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BBI instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport is $406. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $717. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to BBI. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
August is when most people book flights from Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI). Visit Bhubaneswar in April for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Nairobi to BBI flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bhubaneswar to range from 24ºC to 42ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 16ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bhubaneswar
Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Biju Patnaik International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bhubaneswar:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Brahmeshwara Temple, Parvati Temple and Shri Shri Radha Krishna Mandir are major attractions which should be on any good Bhubaneswar itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've done Bhubaneswar, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 290 kilometres north to Jamshedpur to tick off its top attractions. From Mughal Garden to Rock Garden and Birla Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres south-west of Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Shirdi Sai Temple, Sri Kasi Viswanath Temple and Sri Jagannath Temple.
