Travelling from Ranchi Airport (IXR) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ranchi Airport to Bengaluru Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Ranchi and Bengaluru share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
There are 28 Ranchi Airport to Bengaluru Airport flights each week to choose from.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your IXR to BLR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Bengaluru (and then exploring more of India!) is a breeze with Air India Express. This popular airline has direct flights from Ranchi Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
Air India Express is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Air India Express is the most punctual carrier operating IXR to BLR flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ranchi Airport to Bengaluru Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between IXR and BLR:
Hyderabad Airport
Chennai Airport
Bhubaneswar Airport
Handy information about Ranchi Airport (IXR)
Of the flights that depart from Ranchi Airport, 53% land on schedule at their destination.
Ranchi Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Ranchi. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ranchi Airport to Bengaluru Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to IXR:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ranchi Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BLR instead:
Grab a Bengaluru Airport rental car and discover Bengaluru and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Fox - Rent A Car are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bengaluru Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
November is the most popular month for flights from Ranchi Airport to Bengaluru Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bengaluru in September.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Ranchi Airport to Bengaluru Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IXR to BLR in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've done Bengaluru, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel about 290 kilometres east to Chennai to check off its must-visit sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Marina beach and Marina Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of India, consider Tirunelveli, roughly 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple are key reasons to visit.