Traveling from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Dubai is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) heading out from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
3 hours 55 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport flight.
Bengaluru is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is the most popular route. There are 28 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with IndiGo at 10:20pm. Opt for the first DXB to BLR departure with Emirates at 3:20am if getting there sooner works for you.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to BLR. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) operate out of this terminal.
Emirates is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport departing from DXB.
Emirates is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from DXB to BLR.
IndiGo is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Dubai to BLR with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between DXB and BLR include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Traveling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 9 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). One of the main stopovers between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and BLR, it's a good opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
DWC is around 35 miles from central Dubai. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to BLR flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 56.64%.
About Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near BLR and turn out the lights sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car to explore Bengaluru and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport flight.
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
The center of Bengaluru is roughly 18 miles from Kempegowda International Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Traveling on public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
$102 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport. A return flight starts at $195. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to BLR.
Organize your trip for April. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Bengaluru. August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with temperatures ranging between 70ºF and 97ºF. Lock in your Dubai to BLR plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport in January when temperatures are between 57ºF and 84ºF.
More about Bengaluru
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Kempegowda International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bengaluru:
Meenakshi Temple and Museum of Art & Photography are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Bengaluru to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 170 miles east of Bengaluru, a trip to Chennai will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 160 miles south of Bengaluru. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial are among its highlights.