Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)

Upon arrival, passengers follow a linear pathway through immigration control, baggage claim, and customs inspection before reaching the public arrivals area.

• Follow directional signs from the aircraft gate towards the arrival and immigration hall.
• Present your passport, printed e-Visa or visa document, and required travel documents at the immigration counter.
• Check the arrival information screens to locate your assigned baggage reclaim carousel.
• Collect your luggage and proceed towards the customs inspection area.
• Pass through the Green Channel if you have no goods to declare, or the Red Channel if carrying dutiable or restricted items.
• Step into the main arrivals exit lounge to access ground transport, currency exchanges, and information desks.

• Bus

  BMTC Vayu Vajra Bus

  Air-conditioned public buses running direct routes between the airport and major city interchanges 24/7.

  Time:

  Roughly 60 to 120 minutes depending on destination and traffic

  Typical cost:

  Typically ₹200 to ₹350

• Ride-hailing

  App-Based Rideshare (Uber / Ola)

  Dedicated rideshare pickup zones are clearly signed outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

  Time:

  Roughly 60 to 90 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Typically ₹800 to ₹1,500

• Taxi

  Official Airport Taxi (KSTDC / Mega Cabs)

  Metered and prepaid taxi desks operate directly outside the terminal arrivals exit.

  Time:

  Roughly 60 to 90 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Typically ₹1,000 to ₹1,800

• Train

  Suburban Rail (Memu Trains)

  Free shuttle buses transport passengers from terminals to the nearby Kempegowda International Airport Halt Railway Station for scheduled train services.

  Time:

  Roughly 60 to 75 minutes to KSR Bengaluru

  Typical cost:

  Typically ₹35 to ₹50

Transfer procedures vary depending on whether your flight is on a single ticket or involves separate domestic and international bookings.

• Complimentary shuttle buses link Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at regular intervals for connecting passengers.
• International-to-domestic transfers require clearing passport control, collecting checked baggage, and clearing customs before re-checking luggage at the domestic departures area.
• Domestic-to-international transfers require exiting to the landside terminal area, transferring to Terminal 2, checking in, and passing through international security and immigration.

Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout all passenger areas in both terminals.

• Connect to the network named BLR Airport Free Wi-Fi on your device.
• Authentication requires entering a mobile phone number to receive a one-time passcode (OTP) via SMS.
• Travellers without active international roaming can request an access code at Wi-Fi assistance kiosks by presenting a valid passport.

Banking, ATM, and currency exchange facilities are available in both arrival and departure zones.

• Foreign exchange desks operate 24 hours a day in international arrivals and departures.
• ATMs accepting major international cards are situated in both public and airside areas.
• Credit and debit cards are widely accepted across Bengaluru, though carrying small amounts of cash in Indian Rupees (INR) is practical for minor local expenses.

A range of food and beverage options are located both landside and airside across both terminals.

• Dining outlets include fast food, regional Indian eateries, and international cafe chains.
• Several 24-hour options are available in the main arrivals and departure halls.
• Vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and halal options are clearly indicated at food outlets.

Passenger lounges providing refreshments, seating, and workspaces are available in both terminals.

• The 080 Lounge operates in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
• Access is accessible via select credit card programmes, lounge membership schemes, airline business class tickets, or walk-in payment subject to space.
• Shower facilities and quiet seating spaces are available inside primary lounge locations.

Accommodations are situated directly on the airport estate and in the immediate vicinity.

• Taj Kempegowda International Airport Hotel is located directly opposite Terminal 1 within short walking distance.
• A transit hotel is available inside the terminal for international passengers maintaining airside status.
• Multiple business hotels operate within a 10 to 15 minute drive of the airport perimeter, accessible by taxi.

Baggage assistance, left luggage storage, and protection services operate in the terminal areas.

• Left luggage storage facilities allow passengers to store bags for short durations or multiple days for a fee.
• Luggage wrapping stations are located in the main departures halls prior to check-in.
• In the event of delayed or missing baggage, file a report at the airline's ground handling desk in the baggage claim area before exiting customs.

Facilities for families travelling with young children are located throughout the airport.

• Dedicated child care rooms equipped with changing tables and private nursing space are available across terminals.
• Complimentary strollers can be retrieved for use within the terminal buildings.
• Children's play areas are available in the main departure lounge areas.

• Baby care rooms
• Prayer rooms
• Left luggage storage
• Smoking lounges
• Medical centre
• ATMs and Foreign Exchange
• Wheelchair assistance

Local emergency number: 112

• For medical assistance within the airport terminals, contact any staff member or visit the 24/7 terminal medical centre.
• In case of a lost passport, inform airport security personnel immediately and contact your home country's embassy or consulate in India.
• The national emergency helpline number across India for police, fire, and medical support is 112.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• https://www.bengaluruairport.com/Official airport source
• https://www.cbic.gov.in/Government source
• https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/Official transit source
• https://indianrailways.gov.in/Official transit source
• https://www.nhp.gov.in/Government source