Travelling from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Bengaluru is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Kigali and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your KGL to BLR flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kigali International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KGL and BLR include:
Dubai Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
RM2,123 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kigali International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM4,807. These fares may change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from KGL to BLR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Kigali International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from KGL to BLR.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kigali International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kigali International Airport (KGL)
71.6% of flights leaving from Kigali International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Kigali to Kigali International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to KGL? If you've booked an early flight from Kigali International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Consider staying in a hotel near BLR if you're on a late Kigali International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and chase adventure across Bengaluru and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Kempegowda International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Kempegowda International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Bengaluru. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kigali International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Bengaluru in April.
Book your flight from Kigali International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Bengaluru during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KGL to BLR in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres east of Bengaluru, a visit to Chennai will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
If you want to check out another major destination in India, consider Tirunelveli, roughly 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family are among its highlights.
