Popular Airport | Kempegowda Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | IndiGo |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1561 Km |
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Cheapest Kolkata to Bengaluru Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Kolkata City Center
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport
You can get on a train or bus for travelling to the airport from Kolkata city center. If you rent a car, you can travel to the airport more comfortably. Taxi is also much more comfortable compared to the means of public transportation. Whichever transportation option you choose, you should not forget that traffic throughout India can be very busy and you can lose a lot of time on the road.
In addition, since many local people know Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport as Dum Dum Airport, which is the first name of the airport, it may be a good idea to ask somebody the way or use this name if you need any help about the route.
Taxi
You can comfortably travel to the airport by getting on a taxi in the city center. You should agree with the driver about the fare in advance and bargain if possible. Your hotel can also find a reliable taxi for you.
Car Rental
You can rent a car in the city center. While making this decision, you should keep in mind that the traffic is always very heavy in India and many drivers don’t obey the traffic rules. You can rent a car with a driver.
You should follow the VIP road in order to get to the airport with the car you have rented. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the airport by car under normal traffic conditions.
Bus
There are a few different bus routes departing from the city center and carrying passengers to the airport. It takes 1 hour to get to the airport by bus.
Train
Since Kolkata Suburban Railway has a station at the airport, you can easily get to the airport from the city center by train. The travel lasts about 1 hour. However, you should remember that the trains can be very crowded.
Airport Information
The first name of the airport is Dum Dum Airport and it is still mentioned with this name by the local people. Netaji Subhas Chanda Bose International Airport, which is located 17 kilometers of the city center, is the 5th busiest airport of India. Although 90% of the flights are domestic flights, there are two separate lounges belonging to the Air India and Jet Airways companies at the airport where international flights are also organized. There is also a grocery store at the airport having a few eating and drinking areas.
Transportation to Bengaluru City Center from Airport
Kempegowda Intl. Airport
Bengaluru International Airport in Bangalore, India, is about 37 kilometers from the center of Bangalore. The trip to Bangalore city center takes about 45 minutes. Among the options you can take advantage of to get to the city center from the airport are car rental companies with offices at the airport, taxis or shuttle services available at the terminal every day, and alternatives that provide both affordable and convenient transportation.
Shuttle
At Bengaluru International Airport you can reach the city center by using shuttle services, which offer both affordable and convenient and fast transportation options. These services, known as 'VayuVajra', serve almost all day and carry passengers on 11 different routes. With shuttle services that depart every 30 minutes on average you can reach many points in the city in time without difficulty.
Taxi
If you prefer to take a taxi to get to the city center, you can choose one of three taxi companies serving at Bengaluru International Airport: Mega Cabs, Meru Cabs and KSTDC. You can also pay with your credit card at the end of the journey if you prefer Mega Cabs. Taxis apply a night fare from midnight to 6 am; you have to pay an increased fare of 10 percent during this time.
Taxi fares in the city in general are not very high. However, due to the fact that the distance between the airport and the city center of Bangalore is a long one, the taxi is not among the economic means to transportation to the city center. It is expensive compared to other options, but if you prefer comfort in Bangalore traffic, you can consider this option.
Bus
You can also travel to the center of Bangalore with the buses departing from the airport. These buses, which are called Flybus, start to carry their passengers to the city center from very early in the morning, but they do not operate frequently. For information about Flybus bus services, you can contact the counseling desk at the passenger terminal or contact the call center on +91 08 4455 4422.
Car Rental
At Bengaluru Airport you can see the desks of both local and global car rental companies. After renting your car with the features you want from here, you can reach the city center at the end of a comfortable journey that would last 45 minutes to one hour. These companies located at the airport usually have rental offices in the city center. You can deliver the vehicle you rented to one of the offices in the center. Please note that in order rent a car in the city, you must have an internationally valid driver's license.
