Flying from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flights from BBI to IXR start from 11:15 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 17:45 with IndiGo. In total, you can take your pick of 43 weekly Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flights.
Your BBI to IXR flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Ranchi (and then discovering more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport.
IndiGo is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for BBI to IXR flights is IndiGo.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BBI and IXR:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight is RM142. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM276. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from BBI to IXR, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from BBI to IXR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
68.08% of flights leaving from Biju Patnaik International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Biju Patnaik International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Bhubaneswar. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BBI? If you're boarding an early flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Book a hotel near IXR if you're on a late Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to central Ranchi
Birsa Munda Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Ranchi. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
April is the most popular month for flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Ranchi in April.
Book your flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport for May if you'd like to explore Ranchi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BBI to IXR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Ranchi, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey about 322 kilometres east to Kolkata to check off its popular sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Patna is another sought-after destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north of Ranchi. No journey is complete without experiencing Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
