Bangalore Airport Guide

(photo courtesy of a guest reviewer / December 2024)

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Bangalore Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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BLR Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Bangalore Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (Code: BLR).

What to Expect

Bangalore Airport (code: BLR) consists of two terminals. Terminal 1 handles mostly domestic flights, while the newly built Terminal 2 operates all international and a few domestic flights. Both terminals feature a broad selection of dining options, shops, and duty-free shopping. Some airside dining offers 24-hour service, while the WiFi may be your only saving grace to help pass the time, even though some readers reported it’s quite slow. For additional comforts, economy-class passengers can pay to access one of the airport’s private lounges.

Sleeping in Bangalore Airport

The airport is open 24 hours, so it is possible to stay overnight. If you have an early morning flight out of the city, biding your time at the airport might be best. It’s not the most comfortable experience, but it is cheaper and easier than getting a nearby hotel. According to traveller reviews, there tend to be other passengers sleeping overnight. One of our readers reported that you will need a physical boarding pass to move between terminals.

Locations & Seating

Visitors are only allowed in the Airside area a few hours before their flights, so you will most likely have to sleep Landside.

Terminal 1

Arrivals – In the Arrival foyer, you will find some metal poolside deck-style seats. According to a reader, these are in high demand, but you should be able to get one if you wait a while. This area also has regular seats with armrests but no power outlets.
Airside – Head to the upper level, which seems best for airport sleepers. Some metal-armed rowed chairs were also spotted on the ground floor.

Terminal 2

Arrivals: Leather seats with armrests (limited) and concrete benches. The area is crowded, busy, and many travellers report not feeling comfortable sleeping with luggage.
Gate C1–C6: very bright, loud announcements, and most seating has hard armrests.

If you’re looking for uninterrupted sleep, there are sleep cabins and a transit hotel directly inside the airport’s secure zone. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.

Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Bangalore Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.

Airport Hours

Kempegowda International Airport operates 24 hours a day, both landside and airside.

Terminal 1 (Domestic): Security screening typically opens around 4:00 AM and closes after the last scheduled departure (often around 1:00 AM, but this can vary).
Terminal 2 (Domestic & International): Security screening operates 24/7.

Overnight access policies can be enforced. Non-ticketed visitors may be asked to leave during late-night hours (roughly 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM), particularly in landside areas. Travellers with valid onward boarding passes generally report fewer issues remaining overnight, but enforcement can vary.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels & Sleep Pods

If sleeping in Bangalore Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are a transit hotel and sleep pods inside the terminal:

080 Transit Hotel – Located airside in Terminal 1 (near domestic departures) and Terminal 2 (near the Terminal 2 arrivals/departures area). Rooms are available in hourly blocks (typically 3, 6, or 24 hours). Rooms include a private bed and bathroom. Rates vary by terminal, room type, and duration. Advance booking is recommended during peak travel periods.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Terminal 1

080 Domestic Lounge– Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Domestic and in transit Departures. Level 2, above Swarovski, opposite Fossil. Hours: open 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
080 International Lounge– Location: Terminal 1, Airside, International Departures, Level 1, near Gate 18. Hours: open 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Terminal 2

080 Arrival Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, Landside, Ground Level, Arrivals Hall, Level 0. Hours: open 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Airline Lounges

At one point, Air India had a lounge in Terminal 1 and used the Oberoi Lounge in Terminal 2 for their First/Business/Elite Status passengers. If you know whether this is still the case, click here to update the guide.

Drinking Water

Free water bottle refill stations are available in both departures and arrivals areas airside. On the landside, drinking water is primarily available via bottled water purchases.

Food & Drinks

Food concessions throughout both terminals operate with varying schedules. These options are open 24 hours:

Terminal 1 (Domestic Area): Bar • Bar 380 • Brew’d Bar • Chai Point • Hatti Kaapi • Hello Goodbye Bar • Jones the Grocer • Krispy Kreme • La Alta Vita • La Tapenade • Smoor Chocolates • Taste of India • Tata Starbucks (2) • Tiffin Express • Third Wave Coffee.
Terminal 2 (Curbside): Aubree • Barley & Grape Café • Bira 91 Limited Release Taproom • Café Coffee Day • Chai Point • Hatti Kaapi • Dalkomi • GoPizza • Hatti Kaapi • Krispy Kreme • Mitti Cafe • Ooru Canteen • Subway • Third Wave Coffee • Tata Starbucks • Windmills • Wrapafella.
Terminal 2 (Domestic Area): Brioche Doree • Carluccio’s • Costa Coffee • Farzi Café • Girafe • Gully Kitchen • James Martin Kitchen • Johnny Rockets • Jones the Grocer • Level Up Bar • Maiyas • Starbucks • Tim Hortons.
Terminal 2 (International Area): Bombay Brasserie • Jamie Oliver’s Pizza • La Madeleine Express • Starbucks • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf • The Irish House • Wolfgang Puck Kitchen and Bar.
Terminal 2 (Curbside): Bhartiya Jalpan • Chaayos • Krispy Kreme • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf • Costa Coffee • Cothas Coffee • Wendy’s • Subway • Smoor • Qmin.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Left luggage services are available for short-term storage. Location: Terminal 1, Arrivals area. Storage duration: Up to 5 days. Documents required: Valid ID and flight details. Reported rates:

Regular bag: ₹250 (6 hrs) • ₹500 (12 hrs) • ₹1,000 (24 hrs)
Large bag: ₹300 (6 hrs) • ₹600 (12 hrs) • ₹1,100 (24 hrs)

Mobile Charging

Free charging stations (power outlets and USB ports) are available airside throughout both terminals.

Showers

Showers are available inside select lounges, including:

080 Lounge (Terminal 2 – Domestic)
Arrival Lounge (Terminal 2 – International)

See Airport Lounges above.

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport for 45 minutes. Connect to the “BLR Airport Free WiFi” network with your phone or using a Wifi voucher from the dispensing kiosks at the International Arrival area.

Safety & Security

One of our readers said the airport “Is largely safe, but (it) doesn’t hurt to keep an eye on your belongings.” (February, 2020). Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things to do at the Airport

Arts – A rotating collection of artwork is displayed throughout the terminals.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available in Arrivals Halls and curbside areas. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits, especially when travelling internationally.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby care rooms for breastfeeding and diaper changing have been reported in both domestic and international areas.
Buggy Service – A complimentary buggy service is available for senior citizens, expectant mothers, and passengers with reduced mobility.
Currency Exchange – Thomas Cook operates multiple currency exchange counters in Terminal 1, including both arrivals and departures areas. Hours vary.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in Terminal 1, with a range of retail shops found across both domestic and international terminals.
Medical Services – Aster Medical Clinics operate at the airport, including locations near Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals.
Pharmacy – A pharmacy is located in the Domestic Terminal, beside the Relay convenience store. Hours: open 24 hours.
Porter – Porter assistance is available for a fee.
Prayer Room – Prayer rooms are available in both terminals, including Domestic Departures and International Departures areas.
Smoking – Designated smoking rooms are available airside in both domestic and international terminals.

Airlines

BLR Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Arabia • Air Asia • Air France • Air India • Air India Express • Akasa Air • British Airways • Cathay Pacific • Emirates • Ethiopian Airlines • Etihad Airways • GoFirst • Gulf Air • IndiGo • Japan Airlines • KLM • Kuwait Airways • Lufthansa • Malaysia Airlines • Malindo Air • Nepal Airlines • Oman Air • Qantas • Qatar Airways • Saudia Airlines • Singapore Airlines • SpiceJet • Sri Lankan Airlines • Star Air • Thai AirAsia • Thai Airways • Vistara.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From the Airport

Bus

Flybus provides service from the airport to Karnataka and other Southern Indian states. For more information, visit the Flybus website.

Vayu Vajra is a bus service connecting the airport to Bangalore City via eleven routes. More information about schedules, fares and routes can be found here.

Car Rentals

WTi Cabs and Carzonrent offer on-site car rental services.

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Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

MegaCabs is the official airport taxi service provider, providing safe and easy transportation to the Bangalore city area. Passengers can opt for a non-air-conditioned service or pay a slightly higher fare for an air-conditioned taxi. Pink taxis driven by women are also available for all female travellers. BLR airport provides a suggested rate chart for planning purposes. See the Bengaluru Airport website.

Last updated: 2026-01-20

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.