Kempegowda International.
Private aviation guide to Kempegowda International: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- VOBL
- IATA
- BLR
- Serves
- Bangalore
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from BLR.
Kempegowda International (VOBL) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Bangalore.
Kempegowda International is about 30 km north-northeast of Bengaluru and has two 4,000 m runways that suit any business jet.
There is no separate private aviation building, so passengers clear customs and security in the main terminal, and slots and parking must be approved in advance.
Other options in Bangalore include HAL Airport (VOBG). Flights are operated by DGCA-licensed NSOP operators.
Kempegowda International at a glance.
| VOBL | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 09L/27R and 09R/27L, each 13,123 ft (4,000 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry, with customs and immigration in the main terminal |
| Distance | About 30 km (19 miles) north-northeast of central Bengaluru |
| Rules for private jets | Slots required; parking subject to prior approval; handling is mandatory |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, VOBL; AIP India, AD 2 VOBL (AMDT 09/2026: distance, operational hours, customs, non-scheduled flight rules); FBO services at Bengaluru Airport (BLR, VOBL), AC-U-KWIK Alert, May 2026 (no private terminal, slots, parking); Kempegowda International Airport, Wikipedia (runways). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From BLR by private jet.
- Distance
- 145 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 39m
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Distance
- 198 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 46m
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Distance
- 246 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 53m
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Distance
- 261 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 55m
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Distance
- 390 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 14m
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Distance
- 451 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 22m
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
Other Bangalore airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Kempegowda International?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Kempegowda International?+
The longest runway is 09L/27R and 09R/27L, each 13,123 ft (4,000 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Kempegowda International?+
Slots required; parking subject to prior approval; handling is mandatory.
Does Kempegowda International have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at BLR?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from BLR today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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