Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport flight.
The timezone in Bengaluru is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur. Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru.
With 20 direct flights a week between the two airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is the busiest route. IndiGo operates the earliest flight at 3am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from KUL to BLR is with Malaysia Airlines at 10pm.
Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to BLR won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can find a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport departing from KUL. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Malaysia Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from KUL to BLR.
Malaysia Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to BLR. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Travelling from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of the flights that depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive on time at their destination.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is around 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.97%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Reserve a hotel close to BLR if you have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and see more of Bengaluru and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport flight.
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
Kempegowda International Airport to the centre of Bengaluru is roughly 29 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport is R 1,524. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,999. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to BLR.
The best month for picking up cheap Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). August is when most people visit Bengaluru. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
When booking your Kuala Lumpur to BLR plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Kempegowda International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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