Devanahalli Airport – Bengaluru's Gateway in 2025
Devanahalli Airport, officially Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), is Bengaluru's main air hub. It sits in Devanahalli, about 35 km north of the city. Over 17+ years, it has grown fast and steady. Today, it's the busiest airport in South India and among India's top three. This page covers the journey, the present (as of August 2025), and why it matters for people living near Godrej MSR City.
For years, Bengaluru used HAL Airport. As the IT boom took off, HAL ran out of space. Delays grew. So the city planned a new, larger airport on the outskirts.
On May 24, 2008, the new airport opened at Devanahalli. Civil flights moved from HAL to BLR. That shift changed how the city flies.
Devanahalli Airport address / Kempegowda International Airport address:
Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560300
The airport was developed by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). It's a public–private partnership with the Government of Karnataka, Airports Authority of India, Siemens, and private investors. The model helped Bengaluru build big and build fast.
In 2013, the airport was renamed after the city's founder: Kempegowda International Airport. People still say "Devanahalli Airport" because of where it sits. Both names point to the same place.
- Two runways (parallel operations since 2019).
- Two passenger terminals:
- Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 1 – handles most domestic flights.
- Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 – the "Terminal in a Garden," handles international and some domestic flights.
- Strong numbers in both passengers and cargo.
- Before you leave home, check the devanahalli airport flight schedule and live devanahalli airport flights info on the official site.
- Road: NH-44 offers a direct, mostly signal-free drive from the city.
- Rail: KIA Halt station is ~3.5 km from the terminal area.
- Metro: The Blue Line extension is under construction and is expected to reach the airport by early 2027.
- Future rail spur: A direct rail link to the terminal zone is planned around 2028.
- Need help? Use the official Devanahalli Airport contact number on the airport website.
The campus is more than gates and runways. It includes cargo terminals, a cargo village, a 2025 logistics park, offices, retail, and a convention and exhibition centre. This growth creates steady work. Many candidates track Devanahalli Airport job vacancy pages for roles in airlines, ground services, security, retail, food, and hospitality.
BLR is known for green operations. Power comes from a solar + wind program, plus wide rooftop solar use. Terminal 2 brings in daylight and indoor gardens. The airport is seen as Karnataka's first fully solar-powered airport. Clean energy and smart design cut costs and emissions.
If you live in Godrej MSR City, Shettigere, Devanahalli, you're close to the runways—yet away from city traffic. Road access is quick now. Metro and rail will make it easier. Jobs, meetings, and weekend trips get simpler. Growth around Airport City often supports rent yields and long-term value. For many buyers, the airport is the North Bengaluru landmark.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official name | Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) |
| Location | Devanahalli, ~35 km north of city centre |
| Opened | May 24, 2008 (replaced HAL) |
| Rank | 3rd busiest in India; busiest in South India |
| Terminals | T1 (domestic), T2 (international, garden-themed) |
| Runways | Two independent parallel runways (since 2019) |
| Passengers | ~41.9 million in FY 2024–25 |
| Cargo | 500,000+ tonnes annually |
| Sustainability | Karnataka’s first fully solar-powered airport |
- Passenger surge: 21.9 million passengers used BLR in the first half of 2025.
- Convention & Exhibition Centre: Airport City is adding a large events and exhibition complex with the Prestige Group.
- Funding for upgrades: BIAL raised ₹9,000 crore via bonds and plans another ₹4,630 crore tranche by Oct 2025.
- Leadership: Bhaskar Anand Rao is the new CFO of BIAL.
- Cargo push: New steps are in place to grow BLR as a leading South India cargo hub.
- Passenger experience: A signature fragrance now welcomes travellers in the terminals.
- On-time record: BLR was rated the most punctual large airport in July 2025.
- Premium rides: India's first dedicated Uber Black pickup zone launched at BLR.
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