Kempegowda International Airport

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

Kempegowda International Airport is located 56.7 km from Assetz Ren and Rei, offering seamless connectivity via Outer Ring Road (ORR) or NH-44. The airport can be reached within 1 hour and 40 minutes using BMTC airport shuttle, private taxis, or metro connectivity. Situated near Sarjapur Road and Varthur, the township enjoys a hassle-free commute to Bangalore Airport, thanks to well-planned infrastructure and multiple transport options.

Overview of Kempegowda International Airport

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) is the primary aviation hub of Bangalore and has been operational since 2008. Named after Kempegowda I, the founder of Bangalore, it is a fully solar-powered airport, spanning 16 square kilometers (6.2 square miles). The airport is located 35 km north of Bangalore, near Devanahalli, and is one of India’s busiest airports, handling over 20 million passengers annually. Managed by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), it serves as a key transit hub for Air India, Alliance Air, DHL Aviation, FedEx Express, and Star Air.

Kempegowda International Airport Map

Situated in the northern outskirts of Bangalore, Kempegowda International Airport falls within a rural district, standing at an elevation of 915 meters (3,002 feet). Its precise geographical coordinates are:

  • Longitude: 13°11′56″N
  • Latitude: 077°42′20″E

Although located outside Bangalore’s city limits, BLR Airport offers excellent Bangalore Airport connectivity through buses, metro, and cabs, ensuring convenient airport transfers.

Transit Facilities from Bangalore Airport

       Passengers traveling to and from Kempegowda International Airport have multiple transportation choices:

  • Buses & Cabs: The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) operates airport shuttle buses, with fares ranging from ₹60 to ₹400, making it an affordable transport option. Private airport taxis charge between ₹500 and ₹3,000, depending on the distance.
  • Metro Connectivity: The nearest metro station to Bangalore Airport is Baiyappanahalli Metro Station, located 900 meters to 1 km from the airport. It connects to the Purple Namma Metro Line, reducing airport travel time and providing fast metro access to Kempegowda Airport.

Ownership of Kempegowda International Airport

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) operates the airport under a public-private partnership. The airport’s ownership distribution is as follows:

• Fairfax India Holdings Corporation: 54%
• Siemens Projects Ventures GmbH: 20%
• Government of Karnataka: 13%
• Airports Authority of India (AAI): 13%

Fairfax India, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, holds the majority stake, ensuring modern airport infrastructure and seamless operations.

Terminals at Bangalore International Airport

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) features two terminals (T1 and T2) and two runways to manage increasing passenger and cargo traffic efficiently.

Terminal 1 (T1 - Domestic Terminal)

  • Handles domestic flights with an annual passenger capacity of 35 million.
  • Airlines operating from T1 include IndiGo, Akasa Air, Alliance Air, and SpiceJet.
  • Features premium airport lounges, such as the BLR Domestic Lounge and the 080 Domestic Lounge, offering business-class travel facilities.
  • Until 2023, T1 handled both domestic and international flights, but due to rising air traffic, it was converted into a domestic-only terminal.

Terminal 2 (T2 - International Terminal)

  • A state-of-the-art terminal designed as a “Terminal in a Garden”, reflecting Bangalore’s Garden City theme.
  • Developed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and built by Larsen & Toubro.
  • Inaugurated on November 11, 2022, and became fully operational in January 2023.
  • Features five world-class airport lounges, including:

1.080 Domestic Lounge (VIP section available)

2.080 International Lounge (VIP section available)

3.The new Air India Domestic Lounge

With cutting-edge airport facilities, direct international flights from Bangalore, and premium business-class services, Kempegowda International Airport remains a crucial gateway for global and domestic air travel, strengthening Bangalore’s connectivity worldwide.