Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Bengaluru Airport is 11 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Bengaluru is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
Each week, there are six Sydney Airport to Bengaluru Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, go for the 09:05 Qantas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 09:30 with Qantas.
To ensure you get on your SYD to BLR flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Qantas is your gateway to discovering Bengaluru (and maybe even some other exciting corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Sydney Airport to Bengaluru Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Qantas.
Among carriers operating SYD to BLR flights, Qantas has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney Airport to Bengaluru Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYD and BLR:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Bali (Denpasar) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight is £217. A return plane ticket is currently £411. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from SYD to BLR by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Bengaluru Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney Airport, 66% land on time at their destination.
Sydney Airport is around 8 kms (5 miles) from central Sydney. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sydney Airport to Bengaluru Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SYD:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
If you're coming in on a late Sydney Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BLR:
Travel at your own pace with a Bengaluru Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and chase adventure across Bengaluru and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Bengaluru Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Bengaluru Airport is September, while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Bengaluru based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Sydney Airport to Bengaluru Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SYD to BLR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Bengaluru, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 290 kms (180 miles) east to Chennai to tick off its top attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Marina beach and Marina Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in India, head for Tirunelveli, roughly 467 kms (290 miles) south of Bengaluru. Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple are among the biggest draws.