Bangalore International Airport - BMTC Volvo Bus, EasyCabs, KSTDC & Meru Taxi, AirLift, Zoom and other transport options
BMTC AC Volvo Airport Shuttle Bus (Vajra)
Picture from BMTC website
Probably the optimal way to travel to/from BIAL in terms of comfort (AC).
- Where to board at airport: Dedicated non-AC Airport Shuttle Service bay at airport. See airport parking map
- Where to board from city: Designated bus stops. See New BMTC website or BIAL Airport Shuttle Transport Map
Tariff: Four flat rates of Rs. 200/150/100/80
Contact: BMTC Call Center at 12667, ViaWorld at 080-41431043
More Details
- Booking/Reservation: Hop on, hop off; Advance reservations at Rs. 5 per seat using www.bmtcinfo.com or www.viaworld.in
- Home Connect Taxi Service Interface provided by Cell Cabs (080-60609090) and SGL (080-42994399)
BMTC Non-AC Airport Shuttle Bus (Suvarna/Parisaravahini)
Picture from Hindu Newspaper Website
Tariff: Three flat rates of Rs 100/80/50
Contact: BMTC Call Center at 12667
More Details:
- Booking/Reservation: Hop on, hop off; Advance reservations at Rs. 5 per seat using www.bmtcinfo.com or www.viaworld.in
- Where to board at airport: Dedicated non-AC Airport Shuttle Service bay at airport See airport parking map
- Where to board from city: Designated bus stops. See BMTC website or BIAL Airport Shuttle Transport Map
- Home Connect Taxi Service Interface provided by Cell Cabs (080-60609090) and SGL (080-42994399)
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
Details:
- Booking/Reservation: Book atleast 5 hours before.
- Where to board at airport: P1 parking opposite arrival hall.
- Where to board from city: See booking form at www.airliftonline.com/
- Airlift Website: http://www.airliftonline.com/
- About Toyota Innova MUV: http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/cars/innova/index.asp
Zoom Airport Express
Picture from Zoom Airport Express website
Zoom is another shared private taxi service using Toyota Innova and Tata Winger.
Tariff: Call the operator.
Contact: 080-42196161, 65611999, info@zoomairportexpress.com
Details:
- Pickup or drop from 8 planned transfer lounges (4 available as on 15-Aug-2008) across Bangalore.
- Where to board at airport: Not known
- Where to board from city: See transfer lounges
- Website: www.zoomairportexpress.com
Authorised Airport AC Taxis
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.
Tariff: Running: Rs. 15/km, Waiting: Rs 60/hour
Contact:
Meru Cabs: 080-44224422, www.merucabs.com
EasyCabs: 080-43434343, www.easycabs.com
KSTDC: 080-43464346, 080-42525555, www.karnatakaholidays.net/karnataka_taxis.htm
Details:
- 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
Tariff: Check with service provider at airport counter
Contact: Hertz: 99725 02292, Akbar Travels: 1 800 22 6000
More Details:
- Booking/Reservation: Call the above numbers or contact the Akbar Travels or Hertz counter at airport.
- Hertz India website: www.carzonrent.com
- Akbar Travels: www.akbartravelsofindia.com/car_rental.htm
Porter Service
Porter service is available at the airport at INR 70 per 3 bags. Details on BIAL website.
Disclosure: I do not own or operate -- nor am I affiliated to - any of the above services.
Note: Images and brands owned by respective businesses. Rates are only indicative. Please use the service provider's website/call center to verify actual rate.