Bangalore Airport Taxi
Even it isn’t the cheapest way to Bengaluru city centre, you can ride a taxi at Bangalore Airport since it is the most comfortable and personal mean of transport.
You can also take a rickshaw, which will be more efficient through Bangalore city centre though we do not recommend to ride it from Bangalore Airport since the distance to the city centre is too big (40 km).
Total ride time to Bangalore city centre is about an hour.
There is available a special pink taxi service driven by women, for women.
Location
Taxis are available outside the terminal building at the taxi lines.
Taxi companies
The following taxi companies serve Bangalore Airport and surroundings:
- Meru Cabs: +91 4422 4422
- KSTDC Cabs: +91 98801 21969 / 080 4466 4466
- Mega Cabs: +91 4747 4747
Service 24/7.
prepaid taxi
You can pre-order your taxi once in Bangalore Airport.
If you are staying in a hotel or guest house ask them to book a taxi for you.
Fares must be paid in advance at the desk in Arrivals before riding the taxi. Take into account that not all companies let book trips in advance.
Fares for a prepaid taxi range between Rs 800-1,000 to any destination in Bangalore.
Fares
A one-way ride to Bangalore city costs an average of Rs 600.
Costs may vary according to the type of taxi you book:
Air conditioned taxis
Hire Charges: Rs 80 for the first 4 km, then Rs 19.50 per km.
Waiting Charges: Free for the first 20 minutes and then Rs 10 per 15 minutes.
KSTDC taxis (non-air conditioned)
Hire Charges: Rs 70 for the first 4 km, then Rs 14.50 per km.
Waiting Charges: Free for the first 20 minutes and then Rs 12 per 15 minutes.
Please note that from midnight to 06:00 am there’s a 10% extra paid.
*Fares may change.
ridesharING SERVICES
Uber and Ola are available in Bangalore Airport. For passengers that want to use that service, please download the application to your smartphone.
Transfers
If you wish to get to your destination by private transportation, you can book a transfer at Bangalore Airport.