Flying from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Around 6 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
Bengaluru's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Bengaluru two hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong.
Flights from HKG to BLR start at 20:35 — the earliest with Cathay Pacific. The last departure is at 20:55 with Cathay Pacific. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly Hong Kong Intl Airport to Bengaluru Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your HKG to BLR flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Cathay Pacific has direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Bengaluru Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Bengaluru — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
Cathay Pacific is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Cathay Pacific tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for HKG to BLR flights, with 95.08% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Bengaluru Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between HKG and BLR:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Phuket Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
HKG's address is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
77% of flights leaving from Hong Kong Intl Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Hong Kong Intl Airport from central Hong Kong, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HKG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Bengaluru Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
If you have a late Hong Kong Intl Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BLR:
Grab a Bengaluru Airport rental car and explore Bengaluru and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Fox - Rent A Car are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Bengaluru Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
From Bengaluru Airport, Bengaluru is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The quietest month for a flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Bengaluru Airport is September, while November is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Bengaluru based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Bengaluru Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKG to BLR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bengaluru. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
If there's time to check out another side of India, consider Tirunelveli, roughly 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple are key highlights.
