Bangalore International Airport Shuttle Bus Service - BMTC Volvo Bus, Regular Bus, Shared Cabs, Taxis and Other Transport Options

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  1. BMTC AC Volvo Airport Service
  2. BMTC Non-AC Airport Service
  3. Airlift (Toyota Innova) Cabs
  4. Zoom (Tata Winger) Airport Express
  5. Air-conditioned taxis - Meru, Easy Cabs and KSTDC
  6. Premium Cars, Limos and self-drive
  7. BIAL Porter Service

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BMTC AC Volvo Airport Shuttle Bus (Vajra)

Picture from BMTC website
Picture from BMTC website

The BMTC Volvo Vajra buses are probably the optimal way to travel to/from BIAL in terms of comfort (AC).

  • Tariff: Four flat rates of Rs. 200/150/100/80
  • Contact: BMTC Call Center at 12667, ViaWorld at 080-41431043

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BMTC Non-AC Airport Shuttle Bus (Suvarna/Parisaravahini)

  • Tariff: Three flat rates of Rs 100/80/50
  • Contact: BMTC Call Center at 12667

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Airlift Cabs


Picture from Airlift website

Airlift is a private taxi service where you will be travelling with other passengers in Toyota Innova MUVs.

  • Tariff: One way: Rs. 300 + Taxes; Return trip: Rs. 450 + Taxes
  • Contact: 080-40528888, 98450 47788

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Zoom Airport Express


Picture from Zoom Airport Express website

Zoom is another shared private taxi service using Toyota Innova and Tata Winger.

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  • Pickup or drop from 8 planned transfer lounges (4 available as on 15-Aug-2008) across Bangalore.
  • Where to board at airport: Not known. Check with operator.
  • Where to board from city: See transfer lounges
  • Website: www.zoomairportexpress.com

Authorised Airport AC Taxis - Meru, Easy Cabs and KSTDC


Picture from BIAL website

These are air-conditioned private (un-shared) call taxis, mostly sedans -- which means abundant luggage space -- like Renault Logan or Tata Indigo. The authorized operators are Meru Cabs, EasyCabs & KSTDC.

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  • Booking/Reservation: Call the above numbers or hail a free taxi. Pay on board at end of journey by cash or credit card (check beforehand with your driver if credit card is accepted).
  • Where to board at airport: Curb in front of terminal building and designated taxi area
  • Where to board from city: Doorstep - it's a taxi!
  • Usual car types: Mahinda Renault Logan, Tata Indigo, Ford Icon

Other Premium Cars, Limousines and self-drive

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  • Booking/Reservation: Call the above numbers or contact the Akbar Travels or Hertz counter at airport.

BIAL Porter Service

Porter service is available at the airport at INR 70 per 3 bags. Details on BIAL website.