Flying from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kanpur Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
Bengaluru's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kanpur.
Each week, there are four Kanpur Airport to Bengaluru Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 11:35 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 13:25 with IndiGo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KNU to BLR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Bengaluru (and then exploring more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kanpur Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo ranks as the top on-time carrier for KNU to BLR flights, with 82.86% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Kanpur Airport to Bengaluru Airport. Many passengers pass through Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport on this route.
Handy information about Kanpur Airport (KNU)
67% of flights that depart Kanpur Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Kanpur Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Kanpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Kanpur Airport to Bengaluru Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near KNU:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
Reserve a hotel near BLR if you have a late Kanpur Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Bengaluru Airport rental car and explore Bengaluru and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Fox - Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Bengaluru Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
November is the busiest month for flights from Kanpur Airport to Bengaluru Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bengaluru in September.
When reserving your flight from Kanpur Airport to Bengaluru Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from KNU to BLR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres east of Bengaluru, a visit to Chennai will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Tirunelveli is another must-experience destination in India and is around 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. No trip is complete without dropping by Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.