Flying from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's major terminals.
Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Milan.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Milan to BLR.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Milan to BLR leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Milano Malpensa Airport:
Of all flights leaving Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport. Check out these connections between Orio al Serio International Airport and BLR:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
You can arrive at BGY from the centre of Milan in about 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to BLR flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can book a plane ticket from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) with a stop or two out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and BLR:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LIN is roughly 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Milan to Kempegowda International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Milano Linate Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from LIN touch down at their destination on schedule 79.56% of the time.
About Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
If you have a late flight from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BLR:
Follow your own route with a Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and see more of Bengaluru and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Milan 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 is roughly 29 kilometres from central Bengaluru. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
166 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport. Return flights start at 401 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to BLR. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Milan to Kempegowda International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Bengaluru. August is when most people book flights from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your Milan to BLR plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bengaluru
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bengaluru right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milan to Kempegowda International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple are major attractions which should be on every Bengaluru itinerary.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bengaluru. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Around 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.