Bangalore Airport is situated 13 km north of the city. Operated and maintained by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, it is also referred to as HAL Airport. There are around 70 domestic and international flights that land in this city airport everyday.
A major option of Bangalore travel, the airport of the city is accessible from all parts of India and the globe through national and international flights. There are 2 terminals within the airport, one of which is used for domestic flights arrival and another for departure of national flights. The international terminal is used for flights to Bangalore from many global destinations.
Establishment of Bangalore Airport
The Airport of Bangalore was established in 1964 by HAL or Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Initially, it was used for carrying out various defence operations. However, during 1980s, domestic flights started to operate from the airport. In the year of 1997, the airport became an international air terminus. A new international air terminal called the Bengaluru International Airport is going to be operational from April 2008.
Flights Operating to and from Bangalore Airport
The city is well connected to many parts of India through the domestic flights that land regularly in the Bangalore Airport. Some of the airlines offering domestic flights to Bangalore are:
- Air Deccan
- Indian Airlines
- Indigo Airlines
- Air India
- Paramount Airways
- Jet Airways
- SpiceJet
- Go Air
- Jet Lite
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The international airlines that provide flights to Bangalore include:
- Air France
- Thai Airways International
- Lufthansa
- SriLankan Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines
- Air India
- Jet Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Gulf Air
- British Airways
- Air Arabia
- Emirates Airline
Passenger Facilities in the Airport of Bangalore
The HAL airport of Bangalore offers the passengers a range of services to make their journey comfortable and enjoyable. Apart from on-board services, there are number of ground facilities present in the Bangalore airport. Some of these are:
- Beer pub
- Book stall
- Vending machine for soft drinks, tea and coffee
- Cyber café
- STD/ISD booth
- Postal facility
- Ice-cream parlor
- Snack bar
How to Reach
Bangalore airport is easily reachable from any part of the city through local modes of transportation. Located on the Airport Road of the city, it is 6 km away from the city center. Those who wish to contact the airport authorities of Bangalore can dial the following number of 91-80-25227944 or can fax to 91-80-25228010.
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