Sleeping in Airports

Bhubaneswar Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Bhubaneswar Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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BBI Airport Overview

bhubaneswar airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport.

What to Expect

Bhubaneswar Airport (code: BBI) consists of two small terminals: the brand new Terminal 1 services domestic flights and the older Terminal 2 serves international destinations. Facilities include eateries, shops, and free WiFi for 30 minutes. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for its location and access information.

Sleeping in Bhubaneswar Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews.  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.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Bhubaneswar Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

  • Bird Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Landside, Domestic Departures, near Gate 2. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.

Related Pages: Bhubaneswar Airport Lounges

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Bhubaneswar Airport:

  • Day Rooms  – Day rooms are available to passengers in transit.  Unfortunately, we do not have a lot of details.  If you know, click here to update this airport guide.  Location: Unknown. Hours: 24 Hours. Lounge Access: 1000 INR for a single bed and 1500 INR for a double bed.
  • Royal Midtown Hotel – Free airport transfers are available.  » Check Rates
  • Hotel Pushpak – Free airport transfers are available.  » Check Rates
  • Fortune Park Sishmo – Airport transfers available for a fee.  » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Bhubaneswar Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

wifiAirport WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Bhubaneswar Airport for 30 minutes.

airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are provided by HDFC Bank, SBI and Central Bank of India. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: unknown but at least one is available Landside.

Child Care Room – If you are travelling with an infant, a baby care room is available Location: Unknown.

Currency Exchange – Services are available in the Arrivals area.

Drinking Water – Water stations are available.

Food & Drinks – Restaurants At the time of this update is not known if any of the food and beverages concessions are open 24 hours.

Luggage Trolley – Need help with your luggage? Baggage carts free of charge.

Medical Services – Urgent and emergency medical care is available at Apollo Hospital, located on airport property. Location and hours: unknown.

Luggage Porters – Porters are available should you need help with your luggage. Rate : RS 300 per passenger.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Mailbox – Need to send a last-minute postcard? A mailbox is available in the Departure Hall.

Mobile Charging – Mobile charging stations are available. At the time of this update, the locations are not known.

Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Shopping – Souvenirs, books, crafts, flowers, clothing, and more are available for purchase from various shops throughout the airport.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Spa – Spa services are available in both terminals. Exact locations and hours are not known.

Showers – Not available.

Smoking – A smoking lounge is available. Location: unknown.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

airlinesAirlines

Bhubaneswar airport is served by the following airlines: Air Asia • Air India • Alliance Air • Go Air • IndiGo • Vistara.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

Several companies offer self-drive or chauffeured cars for hire. Car rental kiosks are located in the Arrivals Hall.

Hotel Shuttles

A few area hotels provide airport shuttle service (free or for a fee): Royal Midtown Hotel  •  Hotel Pushpak  •  Fortune Park Sishmo.

See also Airport Hotels above

Taxi

Metered auto-rickshaw taxis are readily available in the ground transportation area. A reader tells us that “private taxis, Ola, Uber are readily available at decent prices. ( Remember the taxis in Odisha charge for return fare as well; so an Uber/Ola might be cheaper depending on your route )”

Last updated: 2024-01-31

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.