Travelling from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
London's main base, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
Around 10 hours is how long you'll be in the air on a direct London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight.
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), with 22 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from LHR to BLR is the 10:55am Virgin Atlantic option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 10:20pm with Air India.
Your flight from London 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 for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get to your destination in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) operate from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport leaving from LHR. Book your journey with one of these:
Most travellers choose to fly with Virgin Atlantic from LHR to BLR.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Air India.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to BLR. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and BLR are:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your London to BLR flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport get to their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or two or a weekend, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a little more stress-free. When flying out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a plane ticket from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) with a stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights touch down on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
About Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Consider booking a hotel near BLR if you have a late flight from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight.
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
From Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, central Bengaluru is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is 192 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 391 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to BLR if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). February is the busiest month to travel to Bengaluru. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
Book a London to BLR plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bengaluru to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bengaluru
Start your Bengaluru trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple are top sights which should feature on any good Bengaluru itinerary.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 274 kilometres east of Bengaluru, a visit to Chennai will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Around 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.