Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Bengaluru's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Bengaluru 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Minneapolis.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your MSP to BLR flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Bengaluru Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MSP and BLR:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul 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 MSP:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
Reserve a hotel near BLR if you're catching a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bengaluru Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bengaluru and beyond.
Booking your ride from Bengaluru Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Bengaluru Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Bengaluru. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Bengaluru Airport for April if you want to visit Bengaluru during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to BLR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Bengaluru, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 290 kilometres east to Chennai to tick off its top attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Marina beach and Marina Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India and is around 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. No journey is complete without visiting Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.