Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)

Foreign nationals and OCI cardholders can complete India's e-Arrival Card online before arrival.

The Government of India currently allows the e-Arrival Card to be submitted online within 72 hours before arrival in India. It is an arrival-information form and not a visa.

The form may request information including:

The official Indian immigration service provides the e-Arrival Card free of charge.

Travellers should use only official Government of India services and check current requirements before travelling.

India's visa requirements depend on:

Sri Lankan travellers should obtain the appropriate Indian visa or approved eVisa before travel where required.

India operates an official eVisa programme covering eligible purposes including tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying categories. Bengaluru is currently one of India's authorised eVisa entry airports.

Passengers should verify their eligibility through the official Government of India eVisa service before applying or travelling.

Sri Lankan passport holders should not rely on obtaining an Indian Visa on Arrival at Bengaluru Airport.

India's current Visa-on-Arrival programme is limited to eligible nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals who meet the applicable conditions. Other eligible nationalities must obtain an eVisa or other appropriate visa before travelling.

Terminal 1 (T1) continues to handle passenger flight operations at Bengaluru Airport.

Facilities include:

Because airline assignments can change, I recommend not listing individual airlines permanently on this SEO page.

Terminal 2 (T2) serves both domestic and international flights.

T2 provides passenger facilities including:

Terminal 2 is known for its garden-inspired design and extensive landscaped passenger environment, but operational facilities and airline assignments should always be checked before travelling.

Passengers arriving internationally and continuing on a domestic flight may need to complete Indian entry procedures before the onward service.

Passengers should confirm whether their baggage is checked through and whether a terminal change is required.

Passengers arriving domestically and connecting to an international flight should:

Allow sufficient time for any terminal change and international departure formalities.

Passengers making an international-to-international connection should follow the airport and airline's transfer instructions.

The exact process depends on:

Passengers travelling on a through-ticket with baggage checked to their final destination may not need to collect their checked luggage.

Always confirm this with the airline at the original departure airport.

Passengers travelling on separate tickets may need to:

Passengers making this type of connection must ensure they have the appropriate Indian entry permission.

Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are separate passenger facilities within the BLR Airport complex.

Passengers who need to change terminals should follow the airport's current inter-terminal signage and transfer instructions and allow additional time for the connection.

Because transfer arrangements and pickup points can change, I would not hard-code a specific shuttle frequency or walking time into this SEO page.

Passengers should confirm the transfer process with their airline or BLR Airport when travelling.

Vayu Vajra is BMTC's premium air-conditioned airport bus service connecting Kempegowda International Airport with Bengaluru city.

Services connect the airport with different areas of Bengaluru depending on the route.

Airport buses can be useful for passengers travelling towards areas including:

Routes and schedules change periodically, so travellers should check current information through BMTC or BLR Airport before travelling.

Central Bengaluru

Hebbal

Yelahanka

Electronic City

Whitefield

Major technology corridors

Other city districts

KSRTC Flybus provides intercity airport bus connections from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Flybus services can be useful for travellers continuing beyond Bengaluru to selected destinations in Karnataka and South India.

Passengers should check current destinations, schedules and ticket availability before travelling.

Official airport taxi and cab services are available from Kempegowda International Airport.

The airport's official transport information provides taxi/cab options for passengers travelling between BLR and Bengaluru.

Taxi travel can be particularly convenient for:

Bengaluru road journey times can vary significantly depending on traffic and the final destination.

Families

Groups

Travellers with luggage

Direct hotel transfers

Business travellers

Late-night arrivals

App-based cab services are commonly used for airport journeys in Bengaluru.

Passengers should follow the airport's current signage and their booking application's instructions for the correct pickup area.

Because pickup zones and provider arrangements can change, I recommend not hard-coding a specific bay, level or operator list into the SEO page.

Kempegowda International Airport has a nearby Kempegowda International Airport Railway Station / Halt.

South Western Railway has operated services calling at the airport halt, and BLR Airport currently provides official information about train schedules together with a synchronized shuttle connection between the railway stop and airport passenger facilities.

Train services and schedules can change, so passengers should check current information before relying on the rail connection.

Bengaluru's Namma Metro network is being expanded towards Kempegowda International Airport.

However, a direct operational Metro service to the airport is not currently available as of August 2026.

Passengers should therefore use existing airport transport such as:

until the airport Metro becomes operational.

Because construction timelines can change, I would not publish a guaranteed opening date on the evergreen iCanFly page.

Vayu Vajra

Taxi / cab

Railway connection where suitable

Private transfer

Private transfers can be arranged in advance between BLR Airport and hotels, residences, offices or other destinations.

They can be useful for:

Families

Groups

Business travellers

Medical travellers

First-time visitors

Passengers with significant luggage

Car rental and chauffeur-driven transportation services are available for travellers who prefer private transport.

Visitors planning to drive should ensure they meet India's applicable driving requirements and understand Bengaluru's traffic and road conditions.

For many international travellers, a taxi or chauffeur-driven vehicle may be more convenient.