Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bengaluru Airport to Tirupati Airport.
Choose from seven weekly Bengaluru Airport to Tirupati Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with IndiGo is the earliest you can take. IndiGo operates the latest service of the day at 15:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BLR to TIR flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Tirupati (and then seeing more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Bengaluru Airport to Tirupati Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating BLR to TIR flights. A dependable 84.29% of its services on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Tirupati Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BLR and TIR:
Hyderabad Airport
Visakhapatnam Airport
Vijayawada Airport
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Of all flights leaving Bengaluru Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Bengaluru Airport is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Bengaluru. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Tirupati Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BLR:
Arriving at Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Reserve a hotel near TIR if you're catching a late Bengaluru Airport to Tirupati Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
When to fly to Tirupati Airport (TIR)
The quietest month for a flight from Bengaluru Airport to Tirupati Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Tirupati based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Tirupati is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Bengaluru Airport to Tirupati Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLR to TIR in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've done Tirupati, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey about 209 kms (130 miles) west to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of India, head for Chennai, about 113 kms (70 miles) south-east of Tirupati. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach are highlights.
