How to find cheap flights to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
$490 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Kempegowda International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BLR, the lowest fare is $281.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Bengaluru, where Kempegowda International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
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If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Bengaluru, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Kempegowda International Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Bengaluru
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Bengaluru in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BLR.
August is the most popular month for flights to BLR. It's an ideal time to see Bengaluru at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Bengaluru then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
With averages of between 70ºF and 97ºF, April is when Bengaluru is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 57ºF to 84ºF.
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? January is the driest month in Bengaluru.
July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 20 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Traveling to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Bengaluru in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Kempegowda International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your BLR plane ticket with Gulf Air. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub touch down on schedule.
The timezone at BLR is UTC+5:30.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Kempegowda International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to BLR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car rental in BLR. Rent your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and explore parts of Bengaluru that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Kempegowda International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This rating measures how often departing flights from BLR arrive without running late.
Getting to central Bengaluru from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The distance from BLR to central Bengaluru is about 20 miles.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to BLR, it'll take around 50 minutes to reach the center.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
If you want to stay near all the action in Bengaluru, drop your bags at one of these comfy options:
Bengaluru highlights
Step off your flight to Bengaluru and make your way to these leading attractions:
Meenakshi Temple: Offering a classic introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 8 miles north-east of the center.
Lalbagh Rose Garden: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Bengaluru. You'll find this park roughly 2 miles south-west of the center.
Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 7 miles south of the heart of Bengaluru.
How to get to Tumkūr from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Going to the nearby city of Tumkūr? It's about 55 miles from BLR. Give yourself around 1 hour 45 minutes to reach the center in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will bring you to Tumkūr in 3 hours 30 minutes or so.
Traveling from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Mandya
Mandya is about 70 miles from Kempegowda International Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
Explore more of India
There are plenty more places to explore in India, starting with Chennai. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are must-do's in this city, which is about 170 miles east of Bengaluru. Chennai Airport (MAA) is the most convenient airport for Chennai.
Another city in India that has plenty going for it is Coimbatore. From Bengaluru, it's roughly 160 miles south and serves up highlights like Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park and Sri Sathya Sai Mandir. Add a stop at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial too. Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is the main airport serving the city.
Roughly 95 miles south-west of Bengaluru, Mysore makes for a memorable detour. Top reasons to go include Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas), Mysuru Palace and Mysore Palace.