--- iata: BLR name: Kempegowda International Airport city: Bengaluru country: India lastUpdated: '2026-09-07' officialWebsite: 'https://www.bengaluruairport.com/' sources: - 'https://www.bengaluruairport.com/' - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport' - >- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bengaluru-airport-handled-4447-million-passengers-during-fy-202526/article70923849.ece - >- https://www.aci-asiapac.aero/media-centre/news/blr-airport-records-strong-growth-in-fy-2025-26-driven-by-surge-in-international-traffic-and-cargo-momentum - >- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fairfax-india-completes-acquisition-additional-124500149.html - >- https://www.crisilratings.com/mnt/winshare/Ratings/RatingList/RatingDocs/BangaloreInternationalAirportLimited_May%2022_%202026_RR_395809.html - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kempegowda-international' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kempegowda-international/blr10-080-international-lounge - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kempegowda-international/blr9-080-lounge-domestic-t2 - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kempegowda-international/blr12-080-arrival-lounge - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kempegowda-international/blr8-080-domestic-lounge - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/kempegowda-international/blr17-t1-lounge-kerbside - >- https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/airport-information/bengaluru.html - 'https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/' - >- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/over-90-departures-on-time-at-bengaluru-airport-in-july-2026/articleshow/133659536.cms - >- https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/kempegowda-international-airport-launches-trial-service-to-cut-security-wait-times-4025332 quickFacts: - >- Kempegowda International Airport (IATA BLR / ICAO VOBL) is Bengaluru’s main civil gateway at Devanahalli, roughly 35 km north of the city centre on the NH44 corridor. Operator is Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) — Fairfax India 74%, Airports Authority of India 13%, Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) 13% (Fairfax India Feb 2025 close; CRISIL May 2026). Passenger site: bengaluruairport.com. Do not confuse BLR with the closed HAL Airport (city) or Mysuru (MYQ). - >- Two passenger terminals with no sterile airside link: Terminal 1 is domestic-heavy (IndiGo domestic, Akasa, SpiceJet, Alliance Air and similar); Terminal 2 (Garden Terminal — inaugurated 11 Nov 2022, ops from Jan 2023) handles all international flights plus Air India / Air India Express / Star Air domestic. Since 12 Sep 2023 all international ops sit at T2. Always trust the boarding pass — IndiGo domestic ≠ IndiGo international terminal. - >- Traffic: BIAL / AAI-reported FY2025–26 (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) 44.47 million passengers (+6.2% YoY; 37.24M domestic / 7.23M international), ~532,000 tonnes cargo, ~280,800 movements (average ~769/day; peak day passengers 139,111). Prefer BIAL / The Hindu / ACI Asia-Pacific FY2025–26 releases over older Wikipedia peak years. - >- Dual parallel runways 09L/27R and 09R/27L, each ~4,000 × 45 m asphalt; elev ~915 m / 3,002 ft. Second runway opened 6 Dec 2019; both runways CAT IIIB capable after north-runway ILS work completed May 2025 (Code F / A380 class). Free landside inter-terminal shuttle (~10–15 min ride, frequent) — allow extra buffer for connections that leave one terminal and re-enter the other. - >- Ground: no metro to the terminals yet (Namma Metro Blue Line Phase 2B to KIA still under construction — treat Dec 2027 targets as live planning, not open service). BMTC Vayu Vajra AC airport buses 24×7 from both terminals (stage fares commonly ~₹150–₹320; KIA-9 Majestic end-to-end often cited ~₹290 — confirm conductor / BMTC chart). Ola/Uber and prepaid taxi zones at both forecourts. Thin KIA / Devanahalli rail halt with shuttle — not a substitute for metro. - >- Lounges (Sep 2026 Priority Pass directory): six PP experiences — T1 Lounge (Kerbside), two 080 Domestic listings at T1, 080 Lounge (Domestic T2), 080 International Lounge (T2), and 080 Arrival Lounge (T2). Airline-only: Air India Maharaja (T2 international) and IndiGo Bluebird (T2 domestic). Some 080 / BIAL visits report operator top-up fees on certain card / PP entitlements — confirm at the desk before you queue. bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Budget NH44 traffic + the wrong-terminal tax detail: >- Devanahalli sits ~35–40 km north of central Bengaluru. Off-peak taxis can do ~45–60 minutes; peak Hebbal / ORR crush routinely stretches past 90–120 minutes. Domestic banks want you at check-in ~90 minutes early; long-haul international banks want a full ~3 hours. Same-day T2→T1 connections need immigration/bag claim (when applicable), the free landside shuttle, and a full re-security — treat 2.5–3+ hours as the realistic floor on separate tickets. summary: >- Leave the city early; international ~3 hours; never assume IndiGo means T1 without reading the pass. category: timing - label: Terminal title: All international = T2; domestic splits by airline detail: >- Air India publishes a single Terminal 2 campus for both its domestic and international BLR ops. IndiGo international also uses T2 while most IndiGo domestic still uses T1 — the classic wrong-building trap. Free inter-terminal coaches run landside only; there is no airside walkway. Screenshot BLR ≠ MYQ and T1 ≠ T2 before the rideshare pin. summary: >- T2 for every international flight; check the airline + boarding pass for domestic. category: terminal - label: Food title: Use an 080 lounge entitlement before random QSR markup detail: >- T2’s garden-themed airside has broader F&B and duty-free than T1, but peak international banks still pack the QSRs. Priority Pass / Dreamfolks / premium-card holders usually eat better value inside 080 Domestic (T1 or T2) or 080 International than buying à la carte deep airside — watch the 2–3 hour stay caps and any desk-quoted top-up. summary: >- Lounge buffet first if you have access; otherwise eat landside or early airside before the bank fills. category: food - label: Status title: Dual CAT IIIB runways help fog — SpiceJet OTP still does not detail: >- BIAL’s July 2026 domestic departure OTP hit 93% (best month of the year then), with arrivals ~88%. Carrier mix still matters: Air India / IndiGo led; SpiceJet lagged badly in the same report. Evening/late-night banks (roughly 23:00–03:00) show the highest delay share. Monsoon and winter fog remain the weather modes — dual CAT IIIB runways blunt low-vis closures better than a single-runway field, but reactionary delays still cascade. summary: >- Infrastructure is strong; airline-specific OTP and evening banks are the soft spots. category: status lounges: - name: 080 Domestic Lounge (Terminal 1) zone: >- Airside domestic departures at Terminal 1 (Priority Pass lists two related 080 Domestic T1 experiences — follow live PP / airport lounge signs after security; Wikipedia notes the 080 brand replaced older Plaza / Above products and is operated with Travel Food Services for BIAL). hours: '00:00-23:59' access: - Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass (confirm live PP listing) - Dreamfolks / Indian premium credit-card programmes (confirm issuer) - 'Walk-in paid (commonly cited ~₹2,500–2,800 band — confirm desk)' - Some visits report BIAL / operator top-up on certain entitlements bestFor: - T1 domestic IndiGo / Akasa / SpiceJet departures - Priority Pass holders on domestic T1 summary: >- The headline domestic soft product at T1 — widely rated among India’s better domestic lounges (PP scores ~4.2–4.4 on the two T1 080 Domestic listings). Expect crowds on weekday morning DEL/BOM/HYD banks and a hard stay cap; still the default if your boarding pass says T1. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Hot / cold buffet (confirm day-of) - Alcohol (often extra payment on PP conditions) - Wi-Fi / flight information - Air conditioning / accessible access - name: T1 Lounge (Kerbside) zone: >- Terminal 1 Priority Pass “T1 Lounge (Kerbside)” — landside / kerbside experience on the live PP BLR directory (not a substitute for airside 080 after security). Confirm exact door with the PP app map on the travel day. hours: '00:00-23:59' access: - Priority Pass (live directory) - >- Confirm whether your visit is before or after security before relying on it bestFor: - Early T1 arrivals who need a soft seat before check-in / security - Meeters who stay landside summary: >- Useful when you are stuck landside at T1, but it is not the airside 080 Domestic product. Do not assume kerbside access covers a post-security wait — clear security and use 080 Domestic once you have a boarding pass timeline that fits the lounge’s access window. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Soft seating / Wi-Fi (confirm live PP facilities list) - 24-hour published hours on PP - name: 080 Lounge (Domestic T2) zone: >- Terminal 2 airside domestic / in-transit departures after security — Priority Pass lists Level 4 (blr9-080-lounge-domestic-t2). hours: '00:00-23:59' access: - Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass (confirm live) - Dreamfolks / premium Indian cards (confirm issuer) - 'Walk-in paid (commonly cited ~₹2,500–2,800 band — confirm desk)' - >- PP conditions: access typically from 2 hours before departure; alcohol / à la carte / showers / spa often extra payment bestFor: - Air India / Air India Express / Star Air domestic from T2 - Domestic-to-international same-terminal waits at T2 summary: >- Strong T2 domestic option (PP rating ~4.4 with 1,000+ reviews). Better than gambling on random T2 QSRs if you already hold PP / card access — still expect meal-time crowds and paid add-ons for alcohol / showers on many PP conditions pages. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 2 amenities: - À la carte / buffet elements (confirm day-of) - Showers / massage chairs (often extra payment per PP) - Alcohol (often extra payment) - Wi-Fi / accessible access - name: 080 International Lounge zone: >- Terminal 2 international departures after security and passport control — Priority Pass lists Level 3 (blr10-080-international-lounge). hours: '00:00-23:59' access: - Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass / Diners (selected) - >- Premium credit cards (HDFC Infinia / Axis Reserve / ICICI Emeralde / Amex Platinum commonly reported — confirm issuer) - 'Walk-in paid (commonly cited ~₹4,500–5,500 + GST band — confirm desk)' - >- PP: max stay 3 hours; access from 3 hours before departure; some BIAL top-up reports on PP visits bestFor: - Long-haul and Gulf / Europe evening banks - Priority Pass holders on pure international itineraries summary: >- Default international PP room at T2 (PP ~4.2 / 1,000+ reviews). Food and space are solid when quiet; peak long-haul banks create entry queues and the 3-hour cap bites. Treat any desk-quoted top-up as real until your issuer says otherwise. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 2 amenities: - Buffet / soft seating - Alcohol (standard — extra payment flags on PP) - Showers / spa extras (often paid — confirm) - Wi-Fi / flight information / accessible access - name: 080 Arrival Lounge zone: >- Terminal 2 arrivals hall after immigration / passport control — Priority Pass: Ground Level / Level 0, follow arrivals lounge signs (blr12-080-arrival-lounge). hours: '00:00-23:59' access: - Priority Pass (live directory) - Same-day boarding pass required (PP conditions) - >- Max stay 2 hours; access window published from 2 hours before departure on PP — arrivals travellers should still carry the same-day BP bestFor: - International arrivals who need a shower / meal before the city ride - Dawn landings before hotels check in summary: >- Rare and useful arrival product (PP ~4.3). Not a departures substitute — you must already be landside in the T2 arrivals hall. Good when the NH44 taxi queue or a 04:00 landing would otherwise dump you into the city exhausted. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 2 amenities: - Soft seating / Wi-Fi - Alcohol (extra payment flags on PP) - Arrival-friendly hours (24×7 published) - name: Air India Maharaja Lounge zone: >- Terminal 2 international airside — airline entitlement lounge (not on the Priority Pass BLR directory). Confirm Air India app / boarding pass for the live door. hours: Follows eligible Air India / Star Alliance bank hours (confirm app) access: - Eligible Air India / Star Alliance premium cabin and status entitlements - Not Priority Pass walk-up bestFor: - Air India long-haul and premium-cabin departures - Star Alliance elites on eligible tickets summary: >- Airline-soft room for entitled Air India / partner traffic only. Skip if you only hold Priority Pass — use 080 International instead. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 2 amenities: - Airline buffet / soft seating (confirm day-of) - Wi-Fi - name: IndiGo Bluebird Lounge zone: >- Terminal 2 domestic airside — IndiGo entitlement lounge (not Priority Pass). Confirm IndiGo app for whether your fare / fare family unlocks entry. hours: Follows eligible IndiGo departure banks (confirm app) access: - Eligible IndiGo Bluebird / fare / status entitlements only - Not Priority Pass bestFor: - Entitled IndiGo passengers already departing T2 domestic summary: >- Useful only with a qualifying IndiGo entitlement on a T2 domestic departure. Most IndiGo domestic passengers still leave from T1 — do not assume Bluebird exists on a T1 boarding pass. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 2 amenities: - Soft seating / light F&B (confirm day-of) waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Landside sealed water (T1 / T2 retail) zone: landside price: Retail shelf price (confirm tag; typically cheaper than deep airside) summary: >- Best-value default before DigiYatra / security — buy a sealed bottle at landside convenience retail or cafés in either terminal’s check-in hall. location: >- Landside convenience retail and cafés in the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 check-in halls before security screening terminal: Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 landside isBestValue: true - kind: purchase name: Airside sealed water / café drinks zone: airside price: Marked-up retail — confirm shelf tag summary: >- Fine once you have cleared security; poor value if landside shops were still open. Prefer lounge drinks when you already have 080 / airline entitlement. location: >- Airside cafés and travel retailers beyond security in Terminal 1 domestic departures and Terminal 2 domestic / international departures terminal: Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 airside - kind: free name: 080 lounge complimentary drinks (entitlement only) zone: airside summary: >- Water / soft drinks / tea-coffee inside 080 lounges when your PP / card / walk-in entitlement is accepted — not a public fountain programme. Alcohol is often flagged as extra payment on Priority Pass facility lists. location: >- Inside 080 Domestic (T1 / T2), 080 International (T2), or 080 Arrival (T2) after desk acceptance terminal: Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 airside lounges airportistScore: 7 slug: blr region: Asia-Pacific --- > Markdown for [/airports/blr](/airports/blr). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/blr) - [Lounge directory](/airports/blr/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) Bengaluru, India · Asia-Pacific India’s third-busiest gateway: excellent 080 lounge density and a polished T2 garden terminal, undercut by a metro-less ~35 km NH44 crawl and no sterile link between T1 and T2. ## Airportist Score **7.0 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 6.8 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 7.6 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 7.2 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 5.8 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 6.8 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 8.2 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: 44.47M FY2025–26 (37.24M domestic / 7.23M international) - Terminals: 2 (T1 domestic-heavy; T2 all international + Air India Group / Star Air domestic) - Typical security: 18 min - On-time: 93% - Disruption: minor ## Best for - Priority Pass / premium-card travelers who will actually use an 080 lounge - International arrivals and departures concentrated in Terminal 2 - Air India Group passengers already ticketed through the T2 campus - Travelers who can take Vayu Vajra or absorb taxi cost for the Devanahalli run ## Watch out for - Wrong terminal — IndiGo domestic is usually T1; IndiGo international is T2 - No metro to the terminals yet (Blue Line Phase 2B still under construction) - Peak NH44 / Hebbal traffic routinely doubles the city transfer time - Some 080 / PP visits quote operator top-up fees — confirm at the desk ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/blr/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/blr/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/blr/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/blr/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/blr/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/blr/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/blr/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/blr/reviews.md)