Travelling from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Bengaluru Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Bengaluru's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kolkata.
There are 115 Kolkata Airport to Bengaluru Airport flights every week.
To ensure you get on your CCU to BLR flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Plenty of airlines operate direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Bengaluru Airport. Fly nonstop to Bengaluru with one of these carriers and experience this incredible part of India:
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 82.37% of services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for CCU to BLR flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kolkata Airport to Bengaluru Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CCU and BLR include:
Hyderabad Airport
Chennai Airport
Bhubaneswar Airport
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Kolkata Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
Kolkata Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CCU? If you're catching an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Bengaluru Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
If you're getting in on a late Kolkata Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BLR:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bengaluru Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and explore beyond Bengaluru's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Bengaluru Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
The street address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Bengaluru Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Bengaluru. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The quietest month for a flight from Kolkata Airport to Bengaluru Airport is September, while November is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Bengaluru based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Kolkata Airport to Bengaluru Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 36ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CCU to BLR in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres east of Bengaluru, a visit to Chennai will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Tirunelveli is another sought-after destination in India and is around 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. No journey is complete without dropping by Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.