To get from Kempegowda International Airport to Bommasandra, take an airport taxi or app-based cab, or use a BMTC Vayu Vajra bus and arrange a connection from its destination. The airport is about 145 minutes by car from Gardeenia Comfortes Suites.
- By car: About 145 minutes from the airport to Gardeenia Comfortes Suites.
- Taxi pickup: KSTDC taxis are available at the arrivals kerb; app-based pickups are in zones a short walk from both terminals.
- By bus: BMTC’s Vayu Vajra airport routes begin with KIA.
- Before travelling: Bus routes, schedules and fares can change.
Where Bommasandra sits in relation to BLR
Bommasandra is the southern Bengaluru destination for this journey, while Kempegowda International Airport is the starting point. The car journey from the airport to Bommasandra takes about 145 minutes.
That travel time gives you a starting point for planning, but it does not tell you how long a particular taxi or bus journey will take at your arrival time. If you are comparing public transport connections, the Bangalore metro map and local transit links for Bommasandra can help you think through the onward portion of your trip.
Taxi and app-based cab options
A taxi or app-based cab offers a direct road journey from Kempegowda International Airport toward Bommasandra. KSTDC airport taxis pick up at the arrivals kerb at both terminals. Ola, Uber and BluSmart app-based rides use pickup zones a short walk from either terminal.
At the airport, first confirm which terminal you arrive at, then follow the pickup information for your chosen service. With an app-based ride, check the pickup point in the app before leaving the terminal; the designated zone may not be at the arrivals kerb.
Allow for a walk to the app pickup area, and consider that the car journey time can vary with traffic. If you choose a kerbside taxi, confirm the fare and journey details with the operator before setting off.
Public transport and interchange planning
BMTC’s Vayu Vajra airport buses connect the airport with destinations across Bengaluru. Plan an onward connection from the bus route’s destination to reach Bommasandra.
Vayu Vajra route numbers begin with KIA. The BMTC airport-bus website has timetable, fare, journey-planning, live-route and map features. Check the official site before you go, since airport-bus information can change. For onward journeys around the area, getting around Bangalore from Bommasandra covers local travel.
The BMTC/KSRTC bus zone is at Terminal 1. If you arrive at Terminal 2, a free shuttle connects it with that bus zone. Confirm the current terminal arrangements before making your way to a bus.
Allowing for traffic and arrival time
The car journey from the airport to Bommasandra takes about 145 minutes, so allow time for the road trip when planning your arrival. Actual travel time may vary with traffic, and your arrival time can also affect how convenient a bus connection is.
For a taxi or app-based cab, factor in the time to reach your pickup point and meet the driver. For a bus, check the current timetable and fare information, and leave room in your plan for the onward connection from the route’s destination.
If your flight arrives late or your plans are fixed, compare the available options before choosing how to travel into Bommasandra.
FAQs
Is there a direct BMTC airport bus to Bommasandra?
BMTC’s Vayu Vajra network serves Bengaluru destinations, and you should plan an onward connection from your selected route’s destination to Bommasandra.
Where do airport taxis and app-based cabs pick up?
KSTDC taxis pick up at the arrivals kerb at both terminals. App-based pickup zones are a short walk from both terminals.
Does the airport bus serve both terminals?
The BMTC/KSRTC bus zone is at Terminal 1. A free shuttle connects Terminal 2 with that zone.