How far is Puri from Bhubaneswar Airport and how long does it take?

Puri is about 60 km from Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI), a direct drive of roughly 1.5 hours along a good highway. A pre-booked taxi is the simplest way to travel it door to door with no changes.

What is the taxi fare from Bhubaneswar Airport to Puri?

The fixed one-way fare is ₹1,300 for an AC sedan, ₹2,000 for an Ertiga SUV and ₹2,200 for an Innova Crysta — all-inclusive of tolls, parking and driver allowance, with no surge.

How many days do you need in Puri?

Two days is comfortable — one for the Jagannath Temple and Puri Beach, and a second for a Konark and Chilika day trip. Pilgrims focused on darshan can cover the essentials in a single day.

What is the best time to visit Puri?

October to February offers pleasant, dry weather ideal for the beach and sightseeing. The Rath Yatra (usually June–July) is spectacular but extremely crowded, so book transport and stay well ahead.

Should I book my Puri taxi in advance?

Yes — especially during festival season and the October–February peak. Advance booking guarantees a vehicle and locks in the fixed fare before demand surges.

Airport Taxi to Puri

Things to see & do

Jagannath Temple

The 12th-century shrine at the heart of Puri and one of India’s four Char Dham. Non-Hindus can view it from the roof of the Raghunandan Library nearby.

Puri Beach

A long golden beach with sunrise views, fishing boats and evening food stalls — and the venue for the annual sand-art festival.

Konark Sun Temple

The UNESCO-listed stone chariot is an easy ~35 km day trip along the Marine Drive — pair it with Chandrabhaga Beach.

Raghurajpur & Pipili

The Pattachitra painters’ heritage village and the appliqué craft town — both on the Puri road, ideal for souvenirs straight from the artisans.

Chilika (Satapada)

Asia’s largest brackish lagoon and its Irrawaddy dolphins are about 50 km away — a classic morning boat trip from Puri.

Gundicha Temple

The destination of the Rath Yatra chariots and a quieter, beautifully carved temple worth a stop between the main sights.

Getting to Puri from the airport

The most convenient way to reach Puri is a direct Bhubaneswar Airport to Puri taxi — a ~60 km drive of about 1.5 hours at a fixed ₹1,300 for an AC sedan, all-inclusive of tolls and driver allowance. For local sightseeing once you arrive, our Puri taxi service keeps the same cab and driver with you all day. See our Bhubaneswar Airport to Puri route guide for full details.

Planning your days

For a single day, see our Puri one-day itinerary; with more time, the 3-day itinerary adds Konark, Raghurajpur and a Chilika dolphin trip. Prefer a ready-made plan? The Puri–Konark Golden Triangle Day Tour covers the highlights with one driver throughout.

Best time to visit & Rath Yatra

Puri is a year-round destination, but October to February has the most pleasant weather for the beach and temples. The Rath Yatra chariot festival (usually June–July) is Puri’s biggest event — book your Rath Yatra taxi early, and see the Rath Yatra travel guide for crowds and road closures.