Kurnool to Bangalore flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book
Quick answer: Kurnool to Bangalore non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 05m, operated by IndiGo, 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 KJB–BLR fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Kurnool to Bangalore 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 Kurnool Bangalore: IndiGo
- Visa for Indians: Not required — Kurnool to Bangalore is a domestic flight within India.
Kurnool's only Bangalore flight: IndiGo's midday ATR
IndiGo runs one daily non-stop from Kurnool to Bangalore on an ATR 72, and it is the only airline serving Kurnool. The aircraft arrives from Bangalore late in the morning and turns around for the return, so the Kurnool departure is typically around midday, landing at BLR roughly 1h 05m later. Check the exact time on your booking, as it shifts between summer and winter schedules. IndiGo also flies Kurnool to Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. Search Kurnool to Bangalore on FlightGPT to see the fare for your date, then book with IndiGo or a travel partner.
Reaching Orvakal airport from Kurnool and Nandyal
The airport is at Orvakal, about 18 km from Kurnool city along the Kurnool–Nandyal road, roughly a 30-minute drive. Because it sits between the two towns, it is also convenient for travellers from Nandyal and nearby mandals. There is no regular public transport to the terminal, so book a taxi or have someone drop you. Reach the airport about 90 minutes before departure. The terminal is compact, with a single check-in area and security line, so formalities are quick, but counters close on schedule. Food options are limited — eat before you leave home. Keep original photo ID such as Aadhaar or a driving licence ready at the entry gate.
Who takes the Kurnool–Bangalore flight
Many Kurnool families have members working in Bangalore's IT and service sectors, and the flight saves them a six-hour road trip. Students at Bangalore colleges, business travellers from Kurnool's trading and agro-processing sectors, and patients heading to Bangalore hospitals make up much of the rest. Pilgrims returning from Mantralayam, Srisailam or Ahobilam also use it to fly back south. Passenger numbers at Kurnool reached about 20,500 in 2025–26, up from the previous year. With one ATR a day, the end of festivals and long weekends are when seats run short, so plan return dates early.
ATR cabin bags and IndiGo's 15 kg rule
On IndiGo's standard domestic economy fare you get 15 kg check-in and one 7 kg cabin bag; hand-baggage-only fares exclude checked luggage. The ATR 72 has compact overhead bins, so a hard-shell trolley may be tagged at the aircraft steps and placed in the hold. A soft bag fits better. If you are carrying Kurnool's home-made snacks, pickles or ghee for family in Bangalore, pack liquids and pastes over 100 ml in sealed containers in checked baggage. Pre-buy extra kilos online if you are over the limit — the airport rate is higher.
- Soft cabin bag for the ATR
- Pickles and ghee: sealed, checked
- Power banks: cabin only
Busy weeks for Kurnool to Bangalore flights
Southbound demand peaks when holidays end: after Sankranti in January, Ugadi in spring, Dasara and Diwali in autumn, and the late May–early June school-reopening period. Sundays and Mondays fill with people heading back to work in Bangalore. Pilgrim traffic rises after Maha Shivaratri at Srisailam and the Aradhana festival at Mantralayam. Kurnool's summer heat, with April–May afternoons above 40°C, rarely disrupts flights, but the monsoon can bring occasional weather delays for turboprops. On peak dates, compare fares on FlightGPT a few weeks ahead. Mid-week flights outside festival periods are usually the easiest to get, and booking the return with the outbound avoids a last-minute scramble.
Touchdown at BLR: terminals and city transport
Flights from Kurnool land at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) at Devanahalli, roughly 35–40 km north of central Bangalore. Check whether you arrive at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2; ATR flights often park at a remote stand with a bus to the terminal. An early-afternoon arrival usually avoids the morning and evening peaks. The BMTC Vayu Vajra buses link BLR with Majestic, Hebbal, Whitefield, Electronic City and other hubs, and app cabs and KSTDC taxis leave from marked pick-up zones. Allow 60–90 minutes to most of the city, and more to Electronic City or Sarjapur Road. If someone is collecting you, share the landing time, as pick-up lanes have time limits.
Connecting beyond Bangalore after the Kurnool flight
Bangalore has a wide domestic network, so the Kurnool flight can feed onward trips to Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu or north India. On a single ticket, IndiGo will rebook you if the first leg runs late. On separate tickets, leave at least three hours, since you will collect your bag and check in again; for an international departure, leave more. If you are heading towards Hyderabad or other parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana instead, it is usually faster to go by road from Kurnool or use IndiGo's Kurnool–Vijayawada and Kurnool–Visakhapatnam flights than to route through Bangalore. Compare both approaches on FlightGPT before booking.
Planning and comparing Kurnool–Bangalore fares
Before you book, check that the flight time works with your plans and that the baggage on your fare covers what you are carrying. Arrange the cab to Orvakal in advance. Search Kurnool to Bangalore on FlightGPT to compare the fare across partners, then click through to book with the airline or partner you choose. Partner quotes can change at any time, so check the final price on their page. If the flight is full, overnight buses and trains on the Kurnool–Bangalore corridor are the fallback. For the outbound journey, see the Bangalore to Kurnool flight guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Kurnool to Bangalore?
Yes. IndiGo operates one non-stop a day from Kurnool's Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Airport (KJB) to Bangalore's Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). The ATR 72 flight takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Which airlines fly from Kurnool to Bangalore?
Only IndiGo flies from Kurnool to Bangalore. IndiGo is the sole airline at Kurnool Airport (KJB) and also flies from Kurnool to Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.
Where is Kurnool airport?
Kurnool's airport, Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Airport (KJB), is at Orvakal on the Kurnool–Nandyal road, about 18 km from Kurnool city. It began commercial flights on 28 Mar, 2021.
How long is the flight from Kurnool to Bangalore?
The IndiGo flight from Kurnool to Bangalore covers about 283 km and takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes. By road on NH44, the roughly 350 km journey takes about six hours.
What aircraft flies Kurnool to Bangalore?
IndiGo flies the Kurnool–Bangalore route with an ATR 72 turboprop. Kurnool Airport's 2,000 m runway is designed for turboprops such as the ATR 72 and Q400, so expect small overhead bins.
How far is Bangalore airport from the city after a Kurnool flight?
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is at Devanahalli, about 35–40 km north of central Bangalore. BMTC Vayu Vajra buses or app cabs take roughly 60–90 minutes after the Kurnool flight lands.
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Booking the lowest Kurnool to Bangalore airfare
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Booking Kurnool to Bangalore at short notice
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Kurnool to Bangalore non-stop and direct flights
Most travellers prefer the Kurnool to Bangalore non-stop option. The direct Kurnool-Bangalore 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 Kurnool Bangalore ticket but are open to a layover.
Kurnool–Bangalore pricing, explained
Kurnool–Bangalore pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Kurnool Bangalore fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.