Travelling from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) leaving from here.
Bengaluru is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Johannesburg. Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to BLR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Johannesburg to BLR with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JNB and BLR include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive on time at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is roughly 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Johannesburg to BLR flight? Check in to a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
If you have a late flight from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BLR:
Travel at your own pace with a Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and chase adventure across Bengaluru and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport flight.
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
Kempegowda International Airport to the centre of Bengaluru is roughly 29 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Right now, ج.م. 18,055 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 33,086. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to BLR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from Johannesburg to BLR.
Save money on your flight from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). August is when most people visit Bengaluru. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your Johannesburg to BLR flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 29ºC.
More about Bengaluru
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Bengaluru right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Kempegowda International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Bengaluru itinerary.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres east of Bengaluru, a trip to Chennai will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial are highlights.