Bangalore International Airport Reviews, Terminals & Facilities
Bangalore International Airport also known as Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. The airport is located about 40 km north, near a city known as Devenahalli. Additionally, BIAL, or Bangalore International Airport Limited, manages the operations of this airport. Moreover, this airport is named after Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore. Also, this airport has become Karnataka’s first fully solar-powered airport.
Kempegowda International Airport is also the thirstiest airport in the nation after Delhi and Mumbai. One important fact to note about this airport is that it has earned the gold rating in LEED India from the Indian Green Building Council for its eco-friendly and energy-efficient features. Additionally, the airport’s designated code is BLR.
It operates a single terminal for international or domestic flights is another different fact about this airport. This airport accommodates more than 22.2 million passengers a year.
Terminal 1
This terminal supports both international as well as domestic operations it can accommodate 20 million passengers on annual basis. They can find the baggage and the check in recover on the lower floor, whereas all the departure gates are on the upper floor.
If we talk about the gates, there are twelve gates in all. 1,2,7,8,9,15 are the domestic gates and 16,17,18,21-22,22-24 and 25-26 are the international ones. 25-26 serve the Airbus A380, which is world’s largest passenger aircraft.
Also you can avail lounge services above ground level. There is also Plaza Premium Lounge which also operates day hotel in the terminal.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 is known to be a new expansion at the airport. It is built under the second phase of the airport. Moreover, this terminal is designed by the American firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, which supports two phases.
Facilities:
Baggage Service:
Take Cheap flights to Bengaluru International Airport, they supports the Buggy Service too. This service is for the senior citizens, children and women, also for the person with reduced mind mobility. This service can be availed at the outer curb on the departure point. Also there is a second buggy area at the International Security Hold Area.
Wheel Chair Access:
Also there is wheel chair facility for the persons with the reduced mobility, for them to have unique and a positive traveling experience.
Duty Free Shopping:
This for all the shopaholic travelers. They can shop here at the duty free shopping.
Bangalore Airport Arrivals:
1) Sound and Vision
2) Duty-Free Stores
Bangalore Airport Departures:
1) Sound and Vision
2) Duty-Free Stores
3) Duty-Free Store Express
Lounges:
VIP Lounge
The VIP lounge is located on level 1 of the terminal at Kempegowda International Airport. The service here is available for both international and domestic passengers.
When discussing the features of the VIP lounge, you’ll find comfortable seating, television, WiFi facility, Flight Information Display, and more. Available round the clock, the lounge can accommodate up to 20 guests at a time.
Plaza Premium Lounge:
This is one of the world’s best lounge provider. It gets it’s world class services to Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore. Also it first Pay in lounge at Kempegowda International Airport.
Above Ground Level Lounge:
This lounge is also available at the International and domestic terminals of Kempegowda International Airport. Here travelers of all classes can sneak. The lounge design seamlessly integrates modern elements with traditional influences. It boasts a fully stocked bar and provides a diverse range of options including coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Also it gets you other facilities such as free high speed WiFi with wide television screens, recharge stations and coffee shops 24*7.
Cargo Facilities:
This airport supports three cargo terminals in all.
1st Terminal: Operated by Menzies Aviation Bobba Pvt Ltd, supporting 150,000 tonnes of cargo.
2nd Terminal: Operated by Air India SATS, supporting 200,000 tonnes of cargo.
3rd terminal: operated by DHL and Blue Dart Aviation
Lost and Found Department:
Items found are stored for a duration of three months from the date of deposit. However, cheque books, passbooks, and bank cards are disposed of after 72 hours, while perishable items are discarded within 24 hours.
Parking:
P1 For two wheel
P2 it is the budget parking
P3 it is the premium parking
P2 and P3 support parking are with slots for electric cars
ATM
There are plenty of ATM throughout the terminal.
The Day Hotel:
Travelers around the world can come and relax in the Day Hotel, which features cozy rooms and plenty of services. Additionally, the day hotel, situated on the second level of the Terminal, offers approximately 20 rooms in different categories and operates 24/7.
Transportation
If we talk about the BLR airport transportation, one has the following options:
BY ROAD:
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation facilitates bus transportation to major sections of the city. It operates using a fleet of Volvo B7RLE buses.
BY RAIL:
Planners are planning a Namma Metro link between the airport and Bangalore city. Previously, the government approved consideration of a high-speed rail link, but high costs and the lack of stops led to its scrapping.
