Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): what you need to know
The timezone in Bengaluru is UTC+5:30, which is seven hours 30 minutes behind Auckland.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your AKL to BLR flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland Airport to Kempegowda International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AKL and BLR:
San Francisco International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flight is Rs116,376. A return fare right now is Rs236,016. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from AKL to BLR, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Auckland Airport to Kempegowda International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from AKL to BLR.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to Auckland Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near AKL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Auckland Airport to Kempegowda International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
If you're getting in on a late Auckland Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near BLR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and explore beyond Bengaluru's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kempegowda International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
From Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Kempegowda International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bengaluru in April.
When booking your flight from Auckland Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AKL to BLR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bengaluru. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
Tirunelveli is another sought-after destination in India and is around 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. No trip is complete without experiencing Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.