BLR
Kempegowda International Airport
Bangalore · IndiaICAO VOBL
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is an airport serving Bangalore, India, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 13° 11' 52.4" N, 77° 42' 22.7" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,000 feet (914 meters) above sea level. With 40 direct destinations served by 30 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Calcutta (GMT+5:30).
Destinations
40
Airlines
30
Elevation ft
3,000/ 914m
Asia/Calcutta
GMT+5:30
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BLR
ICAO Code
VOBL
City
Bangalore
Country
India
Elevation
3,000 ft
Local Time
09:57 PM (GMT+5:30)
Coordinates
Latitude:13.1979°
Longitude:77.7063°
Popular Routes from BLR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOM | Mumbai, India | 517 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 212 kg | View |
| DEL | Delhi, India | 1,058 mi | 2h 40m | medium-haul | 266 kg | View |
| GOI | Goa, India | 300 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 123 kg | View |
| MAA | Madras, India | 167 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 68 kg | View |
| CCU | Kolkata, India | 960 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 241 kg | View |
| COK | Kochi, India | 227 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
| HYD | Hyderabad, India | 281 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 116 kg | View |
| PNQ | Pune, India | 448 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 184 kg | View |
| IXE | Mangalore, India | 190 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 78 kg | View |
| TRV | Trivandrum, India | 328 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 135 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BLR
30 active airlines serving Kempegowda International Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air France
AFFrance
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air Mauritius
MKMauritius
Air Sahara
S2India
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Dragonair
KADRAGON
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Go Air
G8India
IndiGo Airlines
6EIndia
Jet Airways
9WIndia
L
MJArgentina
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Oman Air
WYOman
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
SilkAir
MISingapore
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Spicejet
SGIndia
SriLankan Airlines
ULSri Lanka
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Tiger Airways
TRSingapore
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kempegowda International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysore Airport | MYQ | Mysore | India | 156 km |
| Tirupati Airport | TIR | Tirupeti | India | 205 km |
| Chennai International Airport | MAA | Madras | India | 268 km |
| Coimbatore International Airport | CJB | Coimbatore | India | 250 km |
| Mangalore International Airport | IXE | Mangalore | India | 307 km |
| Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport | TRZ | Tiruchirappalli | India | 290 km |
| Madurai Airport | IXM | Madurai | India | 374 km |
| Calicut International Airport | CCJ | Calicut | India | 297 km |
Other Airports in India
Agartala Airport
IXAAgartala
Agatti Airport
AGXAgatti Island
Agra Airport
AGRAgra
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
AMDAhmedabad
Lengpui Airport
AJLAizwal
Allahabad Airport
IXDAllahabad
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
ATQAmritsar
Aurangabad Airport
IXUAurangabad
Bagdogra Airport
IXBBaghdogra
Vadodara Airport
BDQBaroda
Belgaum Airport
IXGBelgaum
Bhavnagar Airport
BHUBhaunagar
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 13° 11' 52.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 77° 42' 22.7" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 13.197900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 77.706299
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Calcutta
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Current Local Time
- 09:57 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,000 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 914 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kempegowda International Airport?
The IATA code for Kempegowda International Airport is BLR, and its ICAO code is VOBL. The airport is located in Bangalore, India.
How many destinations can you fly to from BLR?
There are 40 direct destinations available from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India.
What airlines fly from BLR?
There are 30 airlines operating from BLR, including Air Arabia, Air France, Air India Limited, Air Mauritius, Air Sahara, and more.
What timezone is Kempegowda International Airport in?
Kempegowda International Airport is in the Asia/Calcutta timezone (GMT+5:30). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kempegowda International Airport?
Kempegowda International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,000 feet (914 meters) above sea level.
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