Biju Patnaik International Airport VEBS

Biju Patnaik International Airport VEBS: Serving the city of Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Odisha, and sometimes referred to as The Temple City of India, Biju Patnaik International Airport is a popular gateway for tourists. Here’s your airport guide to Biju Patnaik, often referred to as Bhubaneswar Airport.

On the Ground

Airport location: 3km from Bhubaneshwar center

Languages at Pune: English, Hindi

Opening hours: 

• Monday-Friday 0400-1200 UTC (0930-1730) IST
• Saturday, Sunday and holidays: Nil

Operational Information

• Private flights require overflight and landing permits
• Non-scheduled commercial flights require overflight and landing permits
• An application to India DGCA must be made with all required documentation to secure permit approval

Lead time for permit approval: 

• Three working days from non-PRC countries
• Seven working days from PRC countries

Types of aircraft handled: A320, B737

Number of aircraft handled: 50 

Navaid available: DVOR, ILS, NDB, DME 

Terminal capacity: 4 million passengers per annum

Cargo capacity: Nil

Fuel types: Jet A1, AVGAS, 100LL/ Oil MJO II

Customs: Available

Alternative airports: VECC, VERC

Important numbers: 

• Airport Authority: 674 – 2596300 (APD-O), 2596322 (ATM-O)
• Police:  0674 259 0192

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Tourist Information

Weather: 

A tropical savanna climate means summers in Bhubaneswar (March to June) are hot and humid. May and June are dry months with top temperatures exceeding 40 °C (104 °F). Winter takes place between December and January with lowest temperatures of about to 15–18 °C (59–64 °F).

Security: Bhubaneswar is generally safe and secure

Attractions: 

• Lingaraja Temple
• Museum of Tribal Art
• Mukteswara Temple

For support with your operations to Bhubaneswar, contact UAS India