Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) — complete Bengaluru airport guide
Quick answer: Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has two terminals — T1 and the newer garden-themed T2, which handles a growing share of both domestic and international flights. The airport sits about 35 km north of the city centre at Devanahalli, so allow 60–90 minutes by road; the Vayu Vajra airport buses and app cabs are the main options.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · airport facts cross-checked against the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the airport operator · live Bengaluru fares are found in the FlightGPT search above.
Bengaluru airport (BLR) — quick facts
- IATA / ICAO code: BLR / VOBL
- City served: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Distance to city: ≈ 35 km north of the city (Devanahalli)
- Operator: Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL)
- Traffic: ~37 million passengers a year — India's third-busiest airport.
Terminals at Bengaluru airport
T1 — original terminal, mixed domestic and international. T2 ('Terminal in a Garden') — a bamboo-and-greenery terminal taking an expanding list of airlines and international routes. Check your airline and terminal on the boarding pass, as allocations shift.
How to get from Bengaluru airport to the city
- Vayu Vajra (BMTC) airport buses to major hubs — Majestic, Whitefield, Electronic City, Koramangala.
- App cabs (Uber/Ola) and the airport taxi counter — typically ₹700–₹1,200 to central Bengaluru.
- A dedicated airport Metro link and suburban rail connectivity are progressively expanding.
Airlines flying from Bengaluru (BLR)
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically; Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Air India's long-haul flights internationally.
Lounges at BLR
080 Lounge (a Bengaluru-themed flagship) plus Plaza Premium and partner lounges across T1 and T2. Access via Priority Pass, DreamFolks-linked cards, premium cabins or pay-per-use.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) from Bengaluru city?
Kempegowda International Airport is about 35 km north of the city (Devanahalli) from Bengaluru.
How many terminals does Bengaluru airport (BLR) have, and which should I use?
T1 — original terminal, mixed domestic and international. T2 ('Terminal in a Garden') — a bamboo-and-greenery terminal taking an expanding list of airlines and international routes. Check your airline and terminal on the boarding pass, as allocations shift.
How do I get from Bengaluru airport to the city?
Vayu Vajra (BMTC) airport buses to major hubs — Majestic, Whitefield, Electronic City, Koramangala. App cabs (Uber/Ola) and the airport taxi counter — typically ₹700–₹1,200 to central Bengaluru. A dedicated airport Metro link and suburban rail connectivity are progressively expanding.
Which airlines fly from Bengaluru (BLR)?
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically; Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Air India's long-haul flights internationally.
Does BLR airport have lounges?
080 Lounge (a Bengaluru-themed flagship) plus Plaza Premium and partner lounges across T1 and T2. Access via Priority Pass, DreamFolks-linked cards, premium cabins or pay-per-use.
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