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Airport Taxi to Cuttack

The Silver City across the Mahanadi — Odisha’s historic capital of forts, filigree and the great Bali Yatra fair, minutes from the airport.

Barabati Fort, Cuttack, Odisha Odisha
Distance
~30 km from BBI airport
Drive time
~45 minutes
Known for
Silver filigree · Bali Yatra
Ideal for
Business & heritage
The 'Silver City', famed for silver filigreeOdisha’s historic former capital~30 km — the quickest airport transfer

Cuttack, the historic Silver City, sits just across the Mahanadi from Bhubaneswar and is the closest major city to the airport. Odisha’s former capital for nearly a millennium, it’s a city of forts, temples and the intricate silver-filigree craft it’s named for — and a frequent BBSRCabs transfer for business travellers.

It pairs naturally with a Bhubaneswar city visit, and comes alive during Bali Yatra and Durga Puja, when the twin cities are at their most festive.

Things to see & do

Barabati Fort

The ruins of the 14th-century fort on the Mahanadi bank, once the seat of Odisha’s rulers — a quiet, atmospheric heritage stop.

Silver filigree (tarakasi)

Cuttack’s centuries-old craft of intricate silver filigree; the old-town workshops are the place to see it being made and to buy directly.

Dhabaleswar Temple

A Shiva temple on a Mahanadi river island, reached by a hanging bridge — a popular short excursion from the city.

Netaji Birthplace Museum

The ancestral home of Subhas Chandra Bose, now a museum tracing his early life in Cuttack.

Bali Yatra

One of Asia’s largest open-air fairs, held on the Mahanadi banks each November (Kartik Purnima) to mark Odisha’s ancient maritime trade.

Qadam-i-Rasool

A revered shrine complex in the old town, reflecting Cuttack’s long, layered history as a capital city.

Cuttack FAQ

Cuttack travel & taxi questions

Distance, fares, the Silver City’s sights and Bali Yatra.

How far is Cuttack from Bhubaneswar Airport?

Cuttack is about 30 km from Bhubaneswar Airport, typically a 45-minute drive via NH16 — one of the quickest transfers we run, across the Mahanadi from Bhubaneswar.

What is the taxi fare from the airport to Cuttack?

The fixed one-way fare is ₹999 for an AC sedan, ₹1,399 for an Ertiga SUV and ₹1,699 for an Innova Crysta — all-inclusive of tolls, parking and driver allowance.

What is Cuttack known for?

Cuttack is the “Silver City”, famous for its intricate silver filigree (tarakasi), its Barabati Fort, and the huge Bali Yatra fair each November. As Odisha’s former capital it’s also a major commercial and legal hub.

When is Bali Yatra held?

Bali Yatra is held on the banks of the Mahanadi in Cuttack every year around Kartik Purnima (usually November), commemorating Odisha’s ancient maritime trade with Bali and Southeast Asia.

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