How to Reach NIT Rourkela
By Air
1. ROURKELA AIRPORT
| From | To | Frequency | Time (Min) |
| BHUBANESWAR (BBI) | ROURKELA (RRK) | EVERYDAY | 55 |
| ROURKELA (RRK) | BHUBANESWAR (BBI) | EVERYDAY | 55 |
| KOLKATA (CCU) | ROURKELA (RRK) | EVERYDAY | 90 |
| ROURKELA (RRK) | KOLKATA (CCU) | EVERYDAY | 120 |
Rourkela Airport flight Information for Conference Participants To facilitate travel to Rourkela, LOC have compiled the to and fro direct flight itineraries of Alliance Air from Bhubaneswar and Kolkata around the conference dates. Although these flights do not operate on a regular schedule, we hope this information helps participants plan their journey and connect to these flights from their destination to reach Rourkela Airport directly, which is located 10 km away from NIT Rourkela. Note that the mentioned flight information is showing in IRCTC AIR but in not in Balmer larie.
| Flights from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela | ||||||
| Date | Flight | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| 14-02-2025 | Alliance Air | Bhubaneswar | Rourkela | 13:35 | 14:20 | 45 mins |
| 15-02-2025 | Alliance Air | Bhubaneswar | Rourkela | 13:35 | 14:20 | 45 mins |
| 17-02-2025 | Alliance Air | Bhubaneswar | Rourkela | 13:35 | 14:20 | 45 mins |
| Flights from Kolkata to Rourkela | ||||||
| 15-02-2025 | Alliance Air | Kolkata | Rourkela | 10:45 | 12:05 | 1 hr 20 mins |
| 18-02-2025 | Alliance Air | Kolkata | Rourkela | 14:55 | 16:25 | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Flights from Rourkela to Bhubaneswar | ||||||
| Date | Flight | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| 19-02-2025 | Alliance Air | Rourkela | Bhubaneswar | 14:45 | 15:40 | 55 mins |
| 17-02-2025 | Alliance Air | Rourkela | Bhubaneswar | 14:45 | 15:40 | 55 mins |
| Flights from Rourkela to Kolkata | ||||||
| 20-02-2025 | Alliance Air | Rourkela | Kolkata | 16:50 | 18:45 | 1 hr 55 mins |
| 18-02-2025 | Alliance Air | Rourkela | Kolkata | 16:50 | 18:45 | 1 hr 55 mins |
Rourkela Airport to NIT Rourkela: NIT Rourkela campus is around 10 km away from Rourkela airport. You can take a cab or an auto to the NIT Rourkela campus.
2. JHARSUGUDA AIRPORT
| From | To | Frequency | Time (Min) |
| NEW DELHI(DEL) | JHARSUGUDA (JRG) | EVERYDAY | 115 |
| JHARSUGUDA(JRG) | NEW DELHI (DEL) | EVERYDAY | 115 |
| BHUBANESWAR(BBI) | JHARSUGUDA (JRG) | EVERYDAY | 65 |
| JHARSUGUDA(JRG) | BHUBANESWAR (BBI) | EVERYDAY | 60 |
| BENGALURU(BLR) | JHARSUGUDA (JRG) | EVERYDAY | 130 |
| JHARSUGUDA(JRG) | BENGALURU (BLR) | EVERYDAY | 120 |
Jharsuguda Airport to NIT Rourkela: The Jharsuguda airport is approximately 100 km from NIT Rourkela. You can hire a taxi or a cab from the airport to reach Rourkela. It will take about 2.5 hours.
The LOC would like to reiterate and highlight the following points regarding travel conveyance to NIT Rourkela:
Convenient Airport: Jharsuguda airport is the most convenient airport for participants from outside Odisha as there are daily flights to and from Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar.
Travel Options from Jharsuguda Airport:
- By Road: 2 hours journey to NIT Rourkela
- By Train: 1 hour 15 minutes journey to Rourkela. There are plenty of trains coming from Jharsuguda to Rourkela through out the day.
- Vehicle Arrangement: In case of a large number of participants arriving at Jharsuguda airport, the LOC can arrange for bus/taxi services on a payment basis.
- Alternative Options: While Jharsuguda airport is the recommended option, participants can explore other ways to reach NIT Rourkela.
3. RANCHI AIRPORT
| From | To | Frequency | Time (Min) |
| RANCHI | ALL MAJOR CITIES | EVERYDAY | 120-180 |
| ALL MAJOR CITIES | RANCHI | EVERYDAY | 120-180 |
Ranchi Airport to NIT Rourkela: After landing at the airport, you can hire a taxi to Rourkela. The distance between Rourkela and Ranchi is ~170 km and the travel time is approximately 4 hours by road. You can also take a train as per availability that will take 3 to 4 hours to reach Rourkela railway station. NIT Campus is approximately 6 km from the railway station.
4. BHUBANESWAR AIRPORT
| From | To | Frequency | Time (Min) |
| BHUBANESWAR | ALL MAJOR CITIES | EVERYDAY | 120-180 |
| ALL MAJOR CITIES | BHUWANESWAR | EVERYDAY | 120-180 |
Bhubaneswar Airport to NIT Rourkela: You can hire a taxi or take a bus to Rourkela after landing at Bhubaneswar airport. It takes around 8 hours to reach Rourkela from Bhubaneswar, which is around 320 km away. You can also take a train as per availability that will take 7 to 8 hours to reach Rourkela railway station.
By Train
The nearest railway station to NIT Rourkela is Rourkela railway station. The train connectivity from Rourkela Railway station to all major cities in India is available. After reaching Rourkela railway station, you can take an auto or a taxi to reach NIT Rourkela. The NIT campus is ~6 km from the railway station. The auto fare from the railway station to NIT Rourkela is INR 200.
By Road
Regular bus services are available to Rourkela from nearby cities in Odisha and towns in other neighbouring states. Both government and private buses run frequently. After reaching Rourkela’s new bus stand you can take a cab/taxi or an auto to reach NIT Rourkela.
The above information on how to reach NIT Rourkela, the PDF can be downloaded using the link.