Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI) — Live Arrivals Today
Biju Patnaik International Airport — BBI is gateway to Puri (Jagannath Temple) and Konark Sun Temple. Heavy religious tourism traffic. International ops have grown post-COVID — currently Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, with Singapore + Dubai planned.
Enter the flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) on our flight-status search:
Search Flight Status →Airlines arriving at Bhubaneswar Airport
| Airline | Terminal (arrival) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | Terminal 1 | IndiGo runs the largest schedule from Bhubaneswar — Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, plus Bangkok |
| SG | Terminal 1 | SpiceJet operates domestic flights from BBI. |
| QP | Terminal 1 | Akasa Air operates from Bhubaneswar Terminal 1. |
| AI | Terminal 1 | Air India operates domestic flights from BBI. |
| IX | Terminal 1 | Air India Express runs international flights from Bhubaneswar. |
Tracking Bhubaneswar airport arrivals
For real-time Bhubaneswar airport arrival status, the most accurate source is the official airport's display screens or the operating airline's website. IndiGo arrivals can be tracked via the IndiGo app or goindigo.in. Air India arrivals via airindia.com or the Maharaja Club app. SpiceJet arrivals via spicejet.com. Live arrivals data on this page updates every 60–90 seconds.
If you're picking up a passenger arriving at Bhubaneswar airport, account for: (1) immigration clearance (15–45 minutes on international arrivals), (2) baggage claim (10–25 minutes), (3) Customs (5–15 minutes on international). For early-morning arrivals between 0500–0700, expect 10–20 minute longer waits. Bhubaneswar Metro Phase 1 is under construction with planned airport connectivity. Currently 15–20 min by taxi from city centre.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check live arrival status at Bhubaneswar airport?
Enter your flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) in the flight-status search on this page. Live data updates every 60–90 seconds from ATC and airline operations systems. Alternatively, the operating airline's app or website typically has the most accurate real-time information. For BBI-specific live screens, visit the airport's official website or use the airport-information displays in the terminal.
How many airlines operate from Bhubaneswar airport?
Approximately 5+ airlines operate scheduled flights from Bhubaneswar airport (BBI), including major Indian carriers like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India Express, plus international airlines on Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Europe/North America routes where applicable.
Does Bhubaneswar airport have multiple terminals?
Bhubaneswar airport (BBI) operates a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights. No risk of terminal confusion.
How early should I arrive at Bhubaneswar airport before a flight?
Recommended airport-arrival lead times for Bhubaneswar (BBI): 2 hours before for domestic flights and 3 hours before for international flights. During festive peaks (Diwali, Christmas-New Year) and Friday/Sunday evenings, add another 30 minutes. Web check-in (opens 48 hours before, closes 1-2 hours before) lets you skip check-in queues at the airport.
What is the IATA code for Bhubaneswar airport?
Bhubaneswar airport's IATA code is BBI. The full official airport name is Biju Patnaik International Airport. Use this code when booking, tracking, or referring to the airport in flight schedules and itineraries.
How do I get to Bhubaneswar airport from the city?
Bhubaneswar Metro Phase 1 is under construction with planned airport connectivity. Currently 15–20 min by taxi from city centre.
What is the delay risk for flights arriving at Bhubaneswar airport?
Live arrival-delay risk depends on origin airport weather, en-route weather, ATC congestion at Bhubaneswar (BBI), and the specific airline's on-time performance (IndiGo and Akasa typically lead at ~80-85% OTP). For accurate per-flight delay risk, track the specific flight number using the live search above.
Last updated: 24 May 2026. Live status data refreshes every 60–90 seconds.