Travelling from Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Bengaluru is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Philadelphia. Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Philadelphia to BLR.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like July Fourth, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to BLR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
PHL is around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Philadelphia. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Philadelphia to BLR flight? Check in to a hotel near Trenton-Mercer Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
The street address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
If you have a late flight from Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BLR:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight.
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
From Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, central Bengaluru is around 40 kms (25 miles) away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is £347. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £691. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Philadelphia to BLR, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
December is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), while February is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Bengaluru based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Philadelphia to BLR plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bengaluru to range from 21ºC to 36ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bengaluru
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bengaluru:
There are plenty of things to do in Bengaluru when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Meenakshi Temple followed by Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kms (170 miles) east of Bengaluru, a visit to Chennai will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 257 kms (160 miles) south of Bengaluru. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key reasons to visit.