Flying from Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Johannesburg.
To ensure you catch your flight from Johannesburg to BLR, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like October and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Johannesburg to BLR departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
You can get to HLA from the centre of Johannesburg in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Johannesburg to BLR flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Lanseria International Airport:
About Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BLR instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and chase adventure across Bengaluru and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
BLR is located at 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 get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is Rs113,135. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs211,229. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to BLR. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Johannesburg to BLR.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
December is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). Visit Bengaluru in October if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Johannesburg to BLR plane ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bengaluru to range from 21ºC to 36ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bengaluru
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bengaluru right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple are essential stops on your Bengaluru itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've done Bengaluru, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Chennai to check off its leading attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
