Bangalore to Kurnool flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book
Quick answer: Bangalore to Kurnool non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 05m, operated by IndiGo (only operator), One IndiGo non-stop a day — confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BLR–KJB fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Looking for cheap flights from Bangalore to Kurnool? FlightGPT compares live BLR to KJB fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Bangalore to Kurnool non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Bangalore-Kurnool fare is one search away.
Bangalore to Kurnool flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 283 km
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 1h 05m
- Typical routing: One IndiGo non-stop a day — confirm on your date
- Airlines flying Bangalore Kurnool: IndiGo (only operator)
- Visa for Indians: Not required — Bangalore to Kurnool is a domestic flight within India.
One IndiGo ATR a day: the Bangalore–Kurnool schedule
IndiGo is the only airline at Kurnool and flies one daily non-stop from Bangalore. Recent schedules show it leaving BLR at about 10:10 and landing at Kurnool around 11:15, a block time of about 1h 05m. The airport is built for turboprops such as the ATR 72, which IndiGo uses on its Kurnool routes. Besides Bangalore, IndiGo connects Kurnool with Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. With a single daily flight, there is no same-day alternative if you miss it. Search Bangalore to Kurnool on FlightGPT to check the timing and fare for your date, then book with IndiGo or a travel partner.
Flight or NH44? Comparing travel time
Kurnool lies on NH44, the Bangalore–Hyderabad highway, roughly 350 km by road from Bangalore — about six hours by car or bus. Several trains also connect the two cities. The flight takes about 1h 05m, but add the drive to Kempegowda (an hour or more from much of Bangalore), arriving early for check-in and the 18 km from Kurnool airport into town, and door-to-door time is closer to four hours. The flight wins clearly for travellers from north Bangalore and for anyone on a tight day trip; for families from south Bangalore with lots of luggage, the road can be competitive.
Arriving at Orvakal: Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Airport
Kurnool's airport, named after the freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, is at Orvakal on the Kurnool–Nandyal road, about 18 km from Kurnool city. It was inaugurated in January 2019 and began commercial flights on 28 Mar, 2021, and it has a 2,000 m runway and a compact terminal. Passenger numbers grew to about 20,500 in 2025–26. Arrival is quick — one belt, a short walk out. Public transport from the terminal is limited, so arrange a hotel pick-up or taxi. The drive into Kurnool takes about 30 minutes; Nandyal is in the opposite direction along the same road.
Pilgrim trips: Mantralayam, Srisailam and Ahobilam
Kurnool is a base for several major pilgrimages. Mantralayam, with the samadhi of Sri Raghavendra Swamy on the Tungabhadra, is roughly a two-hour drive. Srisailam, home to the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in the Nallamala forest, is a longer trip of several hours on ghat roads. Ahobilam's Narasimha temples and Yaganti are in the Nandyal direction, which the airport's location at Orvakal makes convenient. Hire a car with a driver for the day; hill roads to Srisailam have forest-checkpost timings, so check them before setting out. Festival days such as Maha Shivaratri bring heavy crowds.
Belum Caves, rock gardens and Kurnool's own sights
Right beside the airport road is the Oravakallu Rock Garden, a park of naturally sculpted granite boulders and a lake — an easy stop on the way into town. In Kurnool, Konda Reddy Burj, the surviving tower of an old fort, stands in the city centre; Kurnool was the capital of Andhra State from 1953 to 1956. The Belum Caves, one of India's longest cave systems open to the public, are a couple of hours away by road. Kurnool summers are hot, so the best months for sightseeing are November to February. Start outdoor visits early in the day.
Baggage on IndiGo's ATR 72 to Kurnool
IndiGo's standard domestic economy fare includes 15 kg check-in and one 7 kg cabin bag, though hand-baggage-only fares include no checked bag. On the ATR 72 the overhead bins are small, and a rigid trolley bag may be tagged at the aircraft and placed in the hold — carry a soft bag instead, and keep valuables, medicines and chargers in a small item at your feet. If you are travelling for a pilgrimage, flowers and coconut offerings are easier to buy locally than to fly with; dry coconut (copra) is not permitted in checked baggage on Indian flights.
Morning departure from BLR: terminal and timing
Kempegowda International Airport is at Devanahalli, roughly 35–40 km north of central Bangalore. For a 10:10 departure, leave home early enough to beat the morning traffic through Hebbal and arrive about 90 minutes to two hours before the flight. Check your boarding pass for Terminal 1 or Terminal 2; ATR flights often board by bus from a remote stand, so the gate closes promptly. BMTC Vayu Vajra buses link BLR with most parts of the city, and DigiYatra is available for enrolled passengers. Peak demand comes around Sankranti, Dasara, Diwali, school holidays and long weekends.
- Weekday mornings: heavy traffic to BLR
- Festival weekends: book early
Comparing Bangalore to Kurnool fares
With one airline and one aircraft a day, fares on this route move with demand: festival weekends and holiday starts fill first, while mid-week dates are usually easier. Search Bangalore to Kurnool on FlightGPT to compare across partners, then click through to the airline or travel partner to book. Partner quotes can change at any time, so check the final fare and baggage before paying. If the flight is full, the overnight bus or train, or a self-drive on NH44, are the practical alternatives. For the return trip, read the Kurnool to Bangalore flight guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Bangalore to Kurnool?
Yes. IndiGo flies one non-stop a day from Bangalore (BLR) to Kurnool's Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Airport (KJB) at Orvakal. The ATR 72 flight takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Which airline flies from Bangalore to Kurnool?
IndiGo is the only airline flying Bangalore to Kurnool, and the only airline at Kurnool Airport (KJB). It also connects Kurnool with Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.
What time is the Bangalore to Kurnool flight?
Recent schedules show IndiGo's Bangalore–Kurnool flight leaving BLR at about 10:10 and landing in Kurnool around 11:15. Confirm the timing for your date, as schedules change seasonally.
How far is Kurnool Airport from Kurnool city?
Kurnool's Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Airport (KJB) is at Orvakal, about 18 km from Kurnool city on the Kurnool–Nandyal road. The taxi ride takes roughly 30 minutes.
Is it faster to fly or drive from Bangalore to Kurnool?
The Bangalore–Kurnool flight takes about 1 hour 5 minutes, but door-to-door it is closer to four hours. Driving the roughly 350 km on NH44 takes about six hours.
How far is Mantralayam from Kurnool Airport?
Mantralayam, home to Sri Raghavendra Swamy's samadhi, is roughly a two-hour drive from Kurnool. Many pilgrims fly Bangalore to Kurnool and hire a car from the airport at Orvakal.
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How to get the cheapest Bangalore–Kurnool fare
What you pay on the Bangalore–Kurnool route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Bangalore to Kurnool live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo (only operator).
Same-week Bangalore to Kurnool tickets
Last-minute Bangalore to Kurnool fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Bangalore Kurnool prices across IndiGo (only operator) — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Bangalore to Kurnool non-stop and direct flights
Most travellers prefer the Bangalore to Kurnool non-stop option. The direct Bangalore-Kurnool flight time is ≈ 1h 05m. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Bangalore Kurnool ticket but are open to a layover.
What Bangalore–Kurnool fares look like
Expect Bangalore–Kurnool fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service IndiGo (only operator) ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.