Flying from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Bengaluru's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Bengaluru seven hours 30 minutes behind Auckland.
For a stress-free journey, arrive 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 AKL to BLR flight.
Travelling during a peak month like December? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland International Airport to Bengaluru Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AKL and BLR:
San Francisco International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland International Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight is Rs121,031. A return ticket right now is Rs269,640. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from AKL to BLR, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Auckland International Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from AKL to BLR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Auckland International Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
70% of flights leaving from Auckland International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Auckland to Auckland International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Bengaluru Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near AKL:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
Consider staying in a hotel near BLR if you're on a late Auckland International Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Bengaluru Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and experience more of Bengaluru and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bengaluru Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Bengaluru Airport to the centre of Bengaluru has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Auckland International Airport to Bengaluru Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Bengaluru. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in September.
When booking your flight from Auckland International Airport to Bengaluru Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 36ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AKL to BLR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres east of Bengaluru, a trip to Chennai will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
If there's time to check out another major destination in India, head for Tirunelveli, about 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple are among the biggest draws.