Air Defense and Security

The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (BBI), located approximately 130 km from Berhampur.

From Bhubaneswar Airport, delegates can reach Berhampur by:

• Train (most convenient and economical)
• Taxi / Cab (approx. 3 hours' drive)
• Bus (available from major bus terminals)

Berhampur is well connected to Bhubaneswar and other major cities by rail and lies on the Kolkata – Madras main line.

• Nearest Railway Station: Berhampur Railway Station (BAM), Approx 15 KM from NIST
• Distance from Bhubaneswar: Approx. 130/140 km
• Travel Time: 2.5 to 3 hours

Several express and superfast trains operate daily between Bhubaneswar and Berhampur.

Berhampur is accessible via NH-16, which provides excellent connectivity to Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam and forms part of the Howrah-Chennai major national highway corridor.

• Distance: Approx. 170 km from BBSR and 270 km from Vishakhapatnam
• Travel Time: Approximately 3 hrs from BBSR, 4Hrs form Vizag
• Modes: Taxi, self-drive car, or intercity buses (OSRTC and private operators)