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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

Bengaluru, India

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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

Bengaluru, India

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VOBL

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3000 ft

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South India's premier gateway connecting Bengaluru to the world.

Opened

2008

Location

Bengaluru, India

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (IATA: BLR, ICAO: VOBL) is the primary international airport serving Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka state and India's technology hub. Named after the 16th-century founder of Bengaluru, Kempe Gowda I, the airport is operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), a public-private consortium. The airport is one of the busiest in India by passenger traffic and cargo volume, serving as a major hub for IndiGo and Air India Express, among other carriers. It handles both domestic and international routes connecting Bengaluru to destinations across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. A second terminal, Terminal 2, opened in 2023 and was designed with sustainability and biophilic design principles, featuring lush indoor gardens and LEED Platinum-level construction. The addition significantly expanded the airport's annual passenger handling capacity.

Terminals

The airport operates two terminals: the original Terminal 1 for domestic and some international flights, and the newer Terminal 2, inaugurated in 2023, designed with a nature-inspired biophilic aesthetic.

Getting to & from

The airport is connected to central Bengaluru by the Namma Metro Purple Line extension (Kempegowda International Airport Metro Station), taxis, app-based cabs, and dedicated airport buses via the KSRTC Vayu Vajra service.

Airlines here

Major carriers operating at BLR include IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet, Vistara (now merged with Air India), Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Lufthansa.

Notable facts

›Terminal 2 won acclaim for its biophilic 'terminal in a garden' design concept.
›The airport is located approximately 40 km north of central Bengaluru near Devanahalli.
›BLR replaced the former HAL Airport (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Airport) as the city's main airport in 2008.
›The airport is one of India's top three cargo hubs, handling significant perishable and pharmaceutical exports.
›Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) is majority-owned by Fairfax India Holdings and Siemens Project Ventures.

Official website Wikipedia

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India Airport Guide

Full BLR portal on IndianAirports.com

Getting there · 35 km to city

TaxiVarious taxi services available outside the terminal.INR 400-1200

Airport ShuttleShuttle services connecting to major city areas.INR 250

Private Car RentalsCar rental services available from various agencies.Starting from INR 1000/day

Public BusBMTC buses offering economical travel to the city.INR 30-100

Hotels near BLR

Taj Bangalore · 2.5 kmSheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center · 18 kmFour Points by Sheraton · 20 kmHoliday Inn Express Bengaluru Whitefield · 20 kmPride Biznotel · 16 km

Traveler tips

• Always check your flight status before arriving at the airport.
• Book your transportation in advance, especially during peak hours.
• Arrive 2-3 hours before international flights for check-in and security.

Last verified 2026-09-02 · IndianAirports.com, powered by TravelerPulse.

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Airlines serving this airport

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BLR → AMD6E · 320

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BLR → CCU6E · 320

BLR → GAU6E · 320

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BLR → JAI6E · 320

BLR → MAA6E · 320

BLR → VTZ6E · 320

BLR → BOM6E · 320

BLR → COK6E · 320

BLR → DEL6E · 320

BLR → GOI6E · 320

BLR → LKO6E · 320

BLR → NAG6E · 320

BLR → PNQ6E · 320

BLR → TRV6E · 320

BLR → AUH9W · 320 73H

BLR → BOM9W · 738 73W 73H 739

BLR → COK9W · AT7

BLR → DEL9W · 73H 738

BLR → GOI9W · AT7

BLR → HYD9W · AT7

BLR → PNQ9W · 738

BLR → VTZ9W · 73G

BLR → CCU9W · 738

BLR → CJB9W · AT7

BLR → IDR9W · 738

BLR → IXE9W · AT7 738

BLR → KUL9W · 738

BLR → MAA9W · 739 AT7 738

BLR → TRV9W · 73H

BLR → LHRAA · 777

BLR → CDGAF · 332

BLR → BOMAI · 319

BLR → CCUAI · 319

BLR → COKAI · ATR

BLR → FRAAI · 74H

BLR → HYDAI · 319

BLR → DELAI · 320 788

BLR → GOIAI · 319

BLR → IXEAI · ATR

BLR → MAAAI · 320

BLR → TRVAI · 320

BLR → KULAK · 320

BLR → AUHAZ · 320

BLR → LHRBA · 777

BLR → HKGCX · 333

BLR → DXBEK · 773

BLR → AUHEY · 320 737

BLR → BOMG8 · 320

BLR → DELG8 · 320

BLR → GOIG8 · 320

BLR → PNQG8 · 320

BLR → SHJG9 · 320

BLR → HKGKA · 333

BLR → FRALH · 74H

BLR → KULMH · 738

BLR → SINMI · 320

BLR → MAAMK · 332

BLR → CMBMJ · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A32032 routes Boeing 737-80017 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 7212 routes Boeing 7379 routes DH88 routes 73H7 routes Boeing 737-9005 routes Airbus A330-3005 routes Boeing 737-7004 routes Airbus A3194 routes 73W2 routes Boeing 7772 routes

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