Biju Patnaik International Airport

Biju Patnaik Airport , also known as Bhubaneswar Airport, is an international airport serving Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha. It is situated around 4 kilometres south-west from Bhubaneswar railway station and 6 kilometres from the city center. Named after the former chief minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, a famed aviator and freedom fighter, it is the 16th busiest airport in India and 11th busiest among the airports maintained by Airports Authority of India, registering an 11.7% fall in traffic over the previous year. The airport was dedicated to the people of Odisha on 17 April 1962, becoming the first ever commercial airport in the state. The airport boasts two active scheduled passenger terminals i.e. Terminals 1 and 2 for domestic and international passengers respectively. Former Minister of Civil Aviation, Ajit Singh, on 5 March 2013, inaugurated Terminal 1 which caters to domestic passengers whereas Terminal 2 was then refurbished to handle international operations. The Government of India accorded international status to the airport on 30 October 2013. Very quick and simple on arrival. The airport is small hence less crowded and the direction in and out is not complicated. While parking looked crowded and busy at the pickup zone. Not sure about the taxi options here. There is one taxi service just at the exit gate but not clearly visible. Overall a simple and efficient airport. Can I stay overnight at Bhubaneswar Airport? Sleeping in Bhubaneswar Airport For uninterrupted sleep, there seem to be rest rooms that rent beds inside the airport. Otherwise, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips. Are visitors allowed in Bhubaneswar Airport? BAN FOR VISITORS ENTRY NOW LIFTED!! The Biju Patnaik International Airport authorities have withdrawn the ban imposed on the entry of visitors to the airport. Does BBSR airport have lounge? The lounge is located near Gate 2. Bijayananda Patnaik (5 March 1916 – 17 April 1997) was an Indian politician, aviator and businessman. As politician, he served twice as the Chief Minister of the State of Odisha. #pindler #pindle #pindleindia #Guidebook #guidebook #MeetLocals #thatwiswowl