Travelling from Salem Airport (SXV) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Salem Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
Bengaluru's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Salem.
Flights from SXV to BLR start from 11:20 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last departure is at 14:25 with Alliance Air. Overall, there are 11 weekly Salem Airport to Bengaluru Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SXV to BLR flight.
Travelling during a peak month like November? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Alliance Air is your gateway to discovering Bengaluru (and perhaps some other exciting parts of India!). Browse the direct flights from Salem Airport to Bengaluru Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Alliance Air.
With a reliable 91.43% of services arriving on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time record for SXV to BLR flights.
If you'd love to check out a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Salem Airport to Bengaluru Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Hyderabad Airport is a sought-after stop between SXV and BLR.
Handy information about Salem Airport (SXV)
Salem Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from SXV arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Salem Airport from central Salem, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
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Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
If you're landing on a late Salem Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near BLR:
Pick up a Bengaluru Airport rental car and discover Bengaluru and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Fox - Rent A Car are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Bengaluru Airport around four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
November is the busiest month for flights from Salem Airport to Bengaluru Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Bengaluru in September.
Lock in your flight from Salem Airport to Bengaluru Airport for April if you want to go to Bengaluru during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SXV to BLR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bengaluru. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Tirunelveli is another standout destination in India and is around 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. No trip is complete without a visit to Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.