Kempegowda International Airport
The distance from Prestige Gardenia Estates to Kempegowda airport is 16.7 Km and will take approx 33 mins. To reach the airport flyers can take NH-44. It can be reached by BMTC buses and local cabs in 40 mins.
Kempegowda International Airport is the main and primary airport serving Bangalore, also known as Bangalore Airport. It handles about 15 million passengers each year and is the 3rd busiest airport in India. The airport is located about 35 km north of the city, near Devanahalli. It covers a large area of 4,000 acres (1,600 hectares) and is owned by BIAL. BIAL stands for Bengaluru International Airport Limited, a public group comprising other organizations. The photos of the airport are available on Google and the official website.
History of Kempegowda Airport
The airport opened on May 24, 2008, to serve as an alternative to HAL Airport. HAL Airport was the only airport in the city before that, but as the population grew, it became too crowded. HAL Airport started operating in 1942 for military and defense use. In the 1970s, it began handling domestic and commercial flights for the first time. However, as more people started flying to the city, HAL Airport couldn't manage the increased traffic. It had only one runway and very little space to park planes, with room for just six aircraft and no way to expand.
KIAB Ownership
The airport is owned by Bangalore International Airport Limited, which is also responsible for running the airport. It is a public and private limited company. The BIAL has the government’s permission to operate the airport for the next 30 years.
The shareholders of the airport include:
- Government entities, which hold 26% of the shares.
- The Karnataka State Industrial Investment and Development Corporation owns 13%.
- The Airports Authority of India also owns 13%.
- The rest 74% is owned by private companies, with 54% owned by Fairfax Financial and 20% by Siemens Project Ventures.
KIAB Location
Located in the upscale area of Devanahalli, the airport is near residential projects and a metro station. Its pin code is 560300, and it offers many advantages for regular travelers. People living anywhere in the city can easily reach the airport via NH-44 (Bellary Road) and NH-648. The area is also close to the railway station, and travelers can get there using BMTC buses and local taxis. Those coming to or leaving the airport can find local amenities like shops, malls, and hotels nearby. Its convenient location provides many benefits for commuters.
Bangalore Airport Terminals
Bangalore Airport has 2 Terminals that serve the flyers. These terminals welcome both domestic and International flights. These also comprise shops, cafe and lounge facility.
About Terminal 1 (T1)
Terminal 1, or T1, was built first and serves both domestic and international flights. For flyers to reach the arrival gate and boarding gates, they can check the Terminal 1 map. It offers dining, shopping, and various other services. It also handles a large amount of passenger traffic and luggage services at the airport.
About Terminal 2 (T2)
Terminal 2, also called the 'Garden Terminal,' opened on November 11, 2022. It was built to manage the increasing number of passengers and serves both domestic and international flights. T2 is designed with plenty of greenery and natural light. It features indoor gardens to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
FAQ
Yes, Bangalore has 2 airports; the primary airport is KIAB, and the 1st airport is HAL.
Terminal 1 manages domestic flights for airlines like Akasa Air, Alliance Air, IndiGo, and SpiceJet. The international flights were moved to Terminal 2 later.
The Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 do not share the same chech-in points. This means you cannot walk from T1 to T2.
T2 Handles some of the main airlines, like AirAsia, Air India, Star Air, and Vistara.
The specialty of BIA is it is the first Greenfield Airport in India. It is established on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model by the govt.
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