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. The operations of this Airport is managed by BIAL i.e Bangalore International Airport Limited. This Airport is named after the founder of Bangalore, Kempe Gowda. Also this airport has become Karnataka’s first fully solar powered airport.
Kempegowda International Airport is also the thirst busiest airport in the nation after Delhi and Mumbai. The fact one should know about this airport is that it has earned the gold rating in LEED India from the Indian Green Building Council for being Eco friendly, energy efficient, etc. The code this Airport holds is BLR.
It operates a single terminal either for international and domestic flights is another different facts about this airport. This airport accommodate 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. This terminal is designed by American firm known as 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
VIP lounge is Lounge is situated on level 1 of the terminal at Kempegowda International Airport. The service here is available for both international and domestic passengers.
If we talk about the features you’ll here get comfortable seating, television, WiFi facility, Flight Information Display and more at the VIP lounge. It is available round the clock and at a time can entertain 20 guests.
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. Design of this lounge is inspired by traditional roots yet is modern. It is fully equipped with bar and holds a wide choice of 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: is operated by Menzies Aviation Bobba Pvt Ltd- Supports 150,000 tonnes of cargo.
2nd terminal: is operated by Air India SATS- supports 200,000 tonnes of cargo
3rd terminal: operated by DHL and Blue Dart Aviation
Lost and Found Department:
Items found are kept for a period of three months from the date of deposit. Things like cheque books, passbooks, Bank Cards are disposed of after 72 hours and perishable items will be disposed 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 services in plenty. It has approximately 20 rooms, different categories. Day hotel can be found at the second level of Terminal and is opened 24*7.
Transportation
If we talk about the BLR airport transportation, one has the following options:
BY ROAD:
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation facilitate one with the bus transportation to major major sections of the city. It functions using a fleet of Volvo B7RLE buses.
BY RAIL:
A Namma Metro link between the airport and Bangalore city is planned. A high speed rail link was also previously considered and went far obtaining approval from the government. Unfortunately the project was scrapped due to high costs and the lack of stops.
Originally published at www.flyopedia.com on March 30, 2018.
