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BLRIndiaTPL: fare-hacker-playbook
Kempegowda International Airport
Bengaluru, India
Drop-off
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station, central Bengaluru)
Pin before customs
Fastest
BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-9 / KIA-9D (Airport–Majestic)
bus · 20-30m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-9 / KIA-9D (Airport–Majestic)
bus
Headway
20-30
Backup
BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-5 (Airport–Majestic via Hebbal) · 30-40m
Note
Air-conditioned Vayu Vajra buses operate between Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) via Hebbal and Mekhri Circle, providing a direct link to the central bus and metro hub; typical journey time is around 70–90 minutes depending on traffic. BMTC-operated services run roughly every 20–30 minutes across the day and night, but travelers should confirm exact timings with BMTC before travel.
Budget focus
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Cheapest viable route
Brief
Usually slower but dramatically cheaper than the flagship airport express.
Service
BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-5 (Airport–Majestic via Hebbal)
Mode
bus
Freq
30-40m
Note
Electric air-conditioned Vayu Vajra buses on route KIA-5 connect the airport with Majestic via North Bengaluru corridors such as Hebbal, providing another frequent airport–city option; services form part of BMTC’s dedicated KIA network with modern low-floor e-buses. Useful for reaching the central Majestic interchange from northern and eastern neighborhoods without changing buses.
Passes and bundles
Brief
Look for day passes that include the airport zone plus metro, tram, or ferry transfers. Load value online to avoid kiosk surcharges.
When to splurge
Brief
Worth the premium when you have back-to-back meetings or tight onward connections downtown.
Service
BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-9 / KIA-9D (Airport–Majestic)
Mode
bus
Freq
20-30m
Note
Air-conditioned Vayu Vajra buses operate between Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) via Hebbal and Mekhri Circle, providing a direct link to the central bus and metro hub; typical journey time is around 70–90 minutes depending on traffic. BMTC-operated services run roughly every 20–30 minutes across the day and night, but travelers should confirm exact timings with BMTC before travel.
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FAQs
KB
01Can I tap with a foreign bank card?
A
Most systems now support open-loop contactless. Keep a backup paper ticket when traveling with a group to avoid tapping each person manually.
02Any luggage fees?
A
Buses rarely charge extra, but airport expresses may require storing big bags in designated racks.