How to find cheap flights to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
£317 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BLR, the lowest fare is £165.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Bengaluru, where Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider range of flights to choose from.
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Search for plane tickets to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport that have a stop or two. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Bengaluru
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Bengaluru is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to BLR, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
February is the most popular month for flights to BLR. Travel then if you're eager to explore Bengaluru in full swing.
December is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Bengaluru then.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. April brings the warmest days in Bengaluru, with averages of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 14ºC to 29ºC.
January often brings more sun than cloud. This is the driest month in Bengaluru.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 18 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Get to Bengaluru without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport:
Think about booking your BLR plane ticket with Gulf Air. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 100% of flights into this hub arriving on time.
Your flight will land in the UTC+5:30 timezone at BLR.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to BLR. Choose any of these hotels near Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This rating shows how often flights from BLR complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central Bengaluru from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
BLR is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Bengaluru.
You'll get to the centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to BLR.
Expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Bengaluru has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Bengaluru highlights
Put these major attractions high on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Bengaluru:
Meenakshi Temple: A classic spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 13 kms (8 miles) northeast of the city centre.
Palace Gardens: Here's where you can press pause for a moment while exploring Bengaluru. You'll find this park roughly 3 kms (2 miles) north of the centre.
Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 11 kms (7 miles) south of the heart of Bengaluru.
How to get to Tumkūr from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Going straight to Tumkūr? From BLR, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 88 kms (55 miles) from the airport.
Expect a travel time of roughly 3 hours 30 minutes when making your way to Tumkūr on public transport.
Travelling from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Robertsonpet
Robertsonpet is about 64 kms (40 miles) from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
The drive time to Robertsonpet is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Explore more of India
India has plenty more ways to surprise you. Continue on to Chennai, located around 274 kms (170 miles) east of Bengaluru. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach are a few of its must-sees. Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the city's closest major airport.
Another city in India that belongs on your itinerary is Coimbatore. From Bengaluru, it's roughly 257 kms (160 miles) south and serves up highlights like Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park and Siruvani Falls and Dam. Swing by Sri Ranganathar Temple too. Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) handles most flights into the city.
Or head to Mysore, roughly 153 kms (95 miles) southwest of Bengaluru. Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas), Mysuru Palace and Mysore maharaja palace are just a taste of what's waiting.