Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Bengaluru is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to BLR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IAD and BLR include:
San Francisco International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
At the moment, $576 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,211. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAD to BLR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IAD to BLR.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights departing from Washington Dulles International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
If you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near BLR:
Pick up a Kempegowda International Airport rental car and discover Bengaluru and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Fox - Rent A Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Kempegowda International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Kempegowda International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Bengaluru. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Bengaluru. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to BLR in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've seen Bengaluru, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 290 kilometres east to Chennai to check off its leading attractions. From Marina Beach to Fort St. George and Government Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of India, head for Tirunelveli, roughly 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family are key highlights.