The institute is located in the city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal is well-connected to the city via public transport. Habibganj Railway station is located 7.6 km away from IIFM Bhopal. The nearest airport is Raja Bhoj Airport at a distance of 16 km. From the airport, it takes approximately 42 minutes to reach IIFM Bhopal. Students can take a bus from Suraj Nagar Tiraha Bus Depot located 9 km from the campus.