Flying from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Your flight from Istanbul to BLR won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to BLR leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BLR include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to BLR flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
68% of all departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near BLR and fast-forward to bedtime:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight.
The street address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
Central Bengaluru is around 40 kilometres from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
ج.م. 8,855 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 17,324. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to BLR. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Bengaluru. February is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Istanbul to BLR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 36ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bengaluru
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bengaluru:
Your Bengaluru trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bengaluru. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Around 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
