Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore
Kempegowda International Airport is the busiest airport in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is located at Devanahalli in North Bengaluru, along National Highway 44. From Prestige Avon the airport is 20.8 km away, about 33 minutes by road, which is one of the shortest airport runs of any residential address in the city. It covers 4,700 acres of land and has been serving the city since 2008, and it was named after Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bengaluru. It is one of the busiest airports in India and has both domestic and international terminals. The airport serves areas like Devanahalli, Yelahanka, Hebbal, Hennur, Thanisandra and North Bangalore.
Kempegowda International Airport is strategically located at Devanahalli in North Bengaluru, about 35 kilometres from the city centre, along National Highway 44, which provides smooth road access. It is far closer to the northern residential corridors, including Thanisandra Main Road, where Prestige Avon is located.
Distance to Kempegowda International Airport from Prestige Avon and other parts of Bangalore:
- Prestige Avon on Thanisandra Main Road is 20.8 km away. The drive takes about 33 minutes on NH-44.
- MG Road is about 35 km away. It takes around 45 to 60 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
- Whitefield is around 45 km away. Expect a travel time of 55 to 70 minutes via the Outer Ring Road and NH-44.
- Sarjapur Road is close to 50 km away, and the drive takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes.
- Varthur Road is around 51 km away, and the drive takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Kempegowda International Airport, BLR, has two main terminals for passengers:
- This is where most domestic flights take off and land
- Airlines like IndiGo, Akasa, and Star Air use this terminal
- It has cafes, shops, and lounges like the 080 Lounge
- It can handle around 20 million passengers a year
- It's now being upgraded to take in up to 35 million passengers in the future.
- Mostly used for international flights, but some domestic flights also operate here
- It opened in 2022 and is known as the Terminal in a Garden
- In April 2025, it won a 5-star rating from Skytrax for design and service
- Size and capacity around 255,000 sq m, 60 check-in desks, 15 gates, 25 million passengers
The Bangalore airport has two runways;
- The first runway is 4,000 meters long.
- The second runway is also 4,000 meters long and became operational in 2019.
- These runways help in handling more flights per day.
Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore honours Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda, who was born in 1510 and is often called the founder of Bengaluru. The airport was originally named Bangalore International Airport. A proposal to rename it was put forward in 2009 and taken up again in 2011. It was accepted in 2013, and the airport was renamed Kempegowda International Airport in December 2013.
The airport provides a wide range of facilities. There are check-in counters, baggage belts, lounges and helpdesks, along with food courts, restaurants, duty-free shops and retail stores. Free Wi-Fi, mobile charging stations and ATMs are available throughout. Medical services and baby care rooms are provided, and the airport has both short-term and long-term car parking. Currency exchange counters and 24-hour INR and USD ATMs are available landside at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Kempegowda International Airport operates more than 380 flights a day, serving 109 non-stop destinations across 25 countries. Those destinations are served by 39 airlines, including IndiGo, Air India Express and Emirates, and passengers can check live flight updates on the airport website. From Prestige Avon the airport is 20.8 km away, about 33 minutes on NH-44, which is a much shorter run than the 45 to 60 minutes it takes from the city centre. Bangalore has only one international airport, and it is regularly rated among the best in India. Domestic arrivals are quick, food options are plentiful, and the airport is modern and well equipped for travellers.
1. Who owns and operates Bangalore’s airport?
A- Kempegowda International Airport is run by Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL), a public-private partnership. Fairfax India holds 54 %, the Airports Authority of India and Government of Karnataka each own 13 %, and Siemens Project Ventures owns 20 %.
2. What’s the difference between Terminals 1 and 2 at BLR?A- Terminal 1 handles all domestic flights, with 32 gates and eight aerobridges. Terminal 2, opened in November 2022, serves international traffic over 255,000 sq m, featuring 28 boarding bridges, expanded lounges and a transit hotel.
3. Where is Kempegowda International Airport located?A- It is at Devanahalli, about 35 km north of central Bangalore. From Prestige Avon on Thanisandra Main Road it is 20.8 km, roughly 33 minutes by road.
4. What are the best ways to reach Kempegowda Airport from Bangalore city?A- You can get there by taxi, by BMTC Vayu Vajra airport bus, by private cab, or by driving yourself on NH-44. The Namma Metro Blue Line to the airport is under construction. It is expected to open between June and December 2027, adding a rail option from the northern corridor.
Prestige Group's latest pre-launch project is Prestige Avon, on Thanisandra Main Road in North Bengaluru. It is 20.8 km from Kempegowda International Airport, about 33 minutes by road, which makes it a practical address for anyone who flies often.
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