Bhubaneshwar Airport

Bhubaneswar Airport, also known as Biju Patnaik International Airport, is located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha. It is the state's only international airport and is named after the famous aviator, freedom fighter, and former Chief Minister of the state, Biju Patnaik. The airport is three kilometres from the city centre. The airport in Bhubaneswar was upgraded to international status in October 2013, and the first international flight from the airport took off on July 10, 2015, with 157 passengers on board.

With daily flights, Bhubaneswar is well connected to many major cities in India, including Chennai, Varanasi, Nagpur, Calcutta, Nagpur, and Vishakapatnam. Air India, GoAir, and IndiGo are among the other domestic flight operators at Bhubaneswar airport. With 14 weekly flights each, New Delhi and Mumbai are the most popular flying destinations from Bhubaneswar.

There are two terminals at Biju Patnaik International Airport. Terminal 1 is a cutting-edge terminal that opened in March 2013 and has a capacity of 4 million passengers per year. The new terminal is a two-story structure that meets green building standards and is outfitted with some of the most advanced facilities for domestic arrivals and departures. Terminal 2 was renovated in preparation for full-fledged international operations, with proposed connections to the Middle East and South East Asia.

The airport in Bhubaneswar is well-equipped with passenger-friendly amenities such as several recreational lounges, complimentary luggage trolleys, rest and retiring rooms, child care rooms, internet, medical aids, ATMs, information counters, and restaurants.