Biju Patnaik Airport- BBI-Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik International Airport is a public airport owned and operated by the Airports Authority of India. It serves the area of Bhubaneswar, India as well as the other nearby regions close to Odisha. The airport is close to the Bhubaneswar Railway Station and four miles away from the main city center. BBI Airport was named after Biju Patnaik. Patnaik was the former chief minister of Odisha Province. He was a famous aviator and freedom leader during his time. The airport is one of the busiest airports under the Airports Authority of India with a regular growth of 27.9% per year.
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Biju Patnaik International Airport is one of the major civil aviation hubs in India. It has two terminals used for domestic and international passengers. Terminal 1 has a capacity of 4 million passengers annually. Here is where the domestic flights are served. Terminal 2 is where international operations take place. A proposed additional terminal is set for construction that will increase its capacity to 11.5 million from the original 3.5 million per year. Puri is a great place to start for recreation and fun time near the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hotel Pushpak, a 4-star rated accommodation, is one of the nearby BBI Airport hotels you can stay while waiting for your flight. Hotel Swosti Grand, a 4-star hotel, located just a 5-minute drive away and located close to, museums, famous temples and several dining destinations. This hotel offers spacious rooms with balconies and complimentary Wi-Fi.
