BLR
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Airport Code
| Stands for | Kempegowda International Airport |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
BLR stands for Kempegowda International Airport, an airport code abbreviation.
Main airport of Bengaluru (Bangalore), India's technology capital, located about 35 kilometers north of the city center. It opened in 2008, replacing the old HAL airport.
Example: Allow at least 90 minutes for the drive to BLR during evening rush hour.
Usage notes
ICAO code VOBL. Named for Kempe Gowda, a 16th-century chieftain credited with founding Bengaluru. Its Terminal 2, opened in 2022, is marketed as a "terminal in a garden" with hanging plants and bamboo. The code reflects the older English spelling, Bangalore.
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