Travelling from Washington DC to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Washington DC to BLR.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Whether you want to visit another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to BLR.
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of the departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and BLR:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Whether just for an hour or two or several days, a stopover can make your journey feel a bit less hectic. When flying out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At BWI, that rate is 77%.
About Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
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BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
Central Bengaluru is around 40 kilometres from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
$483 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,139. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to BLR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Washington DC to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Washington DC to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). February is when most people travel to Bengaluru. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
Before locking in your Washington DC to BLR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Bengaluru
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bengaluru right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Washington DC to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Bengaluru when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at 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 corners of India you should also see. Around 274 kilometres east of Bengaluru, a trip to Chennai will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru. No journey is complete without visiting Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.