Travelling from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Rome: what you need to know
Rome is four hours 30 minutes behind Bhubaneswar, where Biju Patnaik International Airport is located. Rome follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your BBI to Rome flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Whether you'd like to visit a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book flight tickets from BBI to Rome with a stopover. To compare your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a go-to stop on this route.
BBI is about 5 kilometres from central Bhubaneswar. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to BBI? If you're boarding an early flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Rome, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
68.08% of flights that depart Biju Patnaik International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Rome
ج.م. 18,877 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Biju Patnaik International Airport to Rome flight. A return flight ticket starts from ج.م. 33,751. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from BBI to Rome, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Rome across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The distance from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Explore without limits with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience more of Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from BBI to Rome.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
The centre of Rome is around 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Once your flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Rome has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near CIA. Unwind and get cosy after your BBI to Rome flight at any of these perfectly located options:
RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice make picking up a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from CIA one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
Visit Rome during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Rome during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before locking in your Biju Patnaik International Airport to Rome flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BBI to Rome in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Rome, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Trevi Fountain, Colosseum and Roman Forum are top sights which should feature on any good Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Rome, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its popular sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are key reasons to visit.
