Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)

Getting Around

How to get to and from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.

Transport Options at BLR

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is connected to Bengaluru and the wider India transport network by multiple ground transport options.

Rail & Metro

The Namma Metro Yellow Line opened to the airport in mid-2026, connecting to Majestic station in about 35 minutes for a flat ₹60 fare — a genuinely new, traffic-proof option that didn't exist for most of this airport's history.

Bus & Shuttle

KIAS and BMTC Vayu Vajra buses connect to various parts of the city, generally slower than the new metro but useful for destinations off the Yellow Line.

Taxi

Prepaid taxi counters are available in Arrivals with fixed fares posted before you get in — a safe option if you're unfamiliar with the city.

Rideshare

Uber and Ola both operate from designated pickup zones; fares are quoted upfront but Bengaluru's notorious traffic means travel time is highly variable by time of day.

Car Rental

Available at the airport, though self-driving in Bengaluru's dense tech-corridor traffic is rarely worth it for visitors — a hired car with driver or the new metro are better choices.

Insider tip

With the Yellow Line metro now open, it's worth checking whether your hotel is near a station before defaulting to a taxi — Bengaluru's road traffic can make the metro meaningfully faster despite the extra walking at each end.

Transport routes, fares and operators change frequently. Verify current options on the official Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru website before travel.

Pre-Book Your Transfer

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Car Rental at BLR

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Ground Transport Tips for BLR

Only use official taxi ranks or pre-booked apps at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you in arrivals.

If a rail or metro connection exists, it is usually the fastest and most reliable option during rush hour.

Allow extra time for ground transport during peak hours. Bengaluru city traffic can significantly extend journey times.

Download offline maps for Bengaluru before landing — useful if your data connection is slow on arrival.

If travelling with heavy luggage, a private transfer or taxi is often more practical than public transport.

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