Flying from London to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
You can take your pick of multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Expect to be travelling for 10 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct London to Kempegowda International Airport flight.
Bengaluru is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Air India at 10:20pm. Choose the first LHR to BLR departure with Virgin Atlantic at 10:55am if you'd rather not wait around.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from London to BLR.
Heading off 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 ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take the express route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) operate from here.
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from London to Kempegowda International Airport leaving from LHR. Book your seat with one of these:
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LHR to BLR.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is British Airways.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to BLR departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Kempegowda International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Kempegowda International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to BLR flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your journey feel a little more stress-free. When jetting out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a plane ticket from London to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) stopping at Dubai Airport (DXB).
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Kempegowda International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that take off from STN make it to their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Kempegowda International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BLR instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car to explore Bengaluru and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks before your London to Kempegowda International Airport flight.
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
Kempegowda International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Bengaluru. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kempegowda International Airport is 158 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 329 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to BLR if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Affordable London to Kempegowda International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). August is the peak month for travel to Bengaluru. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your London to BLR plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Kempegowda International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Bengaluru
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There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple are top attractions which should feature on every Bengaluru itinerary.
Explore more of India
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Around 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.