Useful info. Dear All,
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that the BIAL airport, Devanahalli, will commence operations with effect from Friday, May 23, 2008. Please note,
1. All flights scheduled to depart after 0001 hours local time on Friday, May 23, 2008 will operate from the new BIAL airport.
2. All flights that have a departure until 2359 hours of Thursday, May 22, 2008 will operate out of HAL airport. USER DEVT FEE (UDF)
During the period between May 23, 2008 - June 30, 2008, a UDF of INR1070 for international and INR 675 for domestic passengers will be charged payable at the special "UDF counter" in the check-in area. Cash and credit cards(visa and master) are the accepted modes of payment.
Important information on BIAL
Location: North of Bengaluru, on the National Highway to Hyderabad
Distance from Central Business District: 40 km
The new Bengaluru International Airport offers passengers a host of facilities. These include:- A 2000+ car parking area
- 5 level in-line check-in baggage screening systems
- 18 self check in kiosks
- 53 check-in counters
- Business center located at the Terminal curb side
- ATMs at the departure gate
- Wi-Fi enabled terminal building
- Child care centers
- Shopping areas with Food and Beverage sections
Connectivity to the new airport:
Airport Shuttle service connects various locations of the city within 10 – 15 minutes frequency
Taxi service is available at the Taxi Bay.
Please find attached the Transport Guide
Getting to and from
Bengaluru International
Airport
Bengaluru International Airport, Bangalore 560 300
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Bengaluru International Airport
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Bengaluru International Airport, the
gateway to South India, is situated to
the north of Bengaluru on the National
Highway 7 (Bengaluru – Hyderabad
Highway), and is 40 kms from the city’s
Central Business District.
This easy-to-use guide will acquaint
you with the travel options to / from
the airport, along with the parking and
transport facilities at the airport.
Index
Visit
Bengaluru International Airport
for details and live traffic updates.
Parking & Valet Service 4
Airport Shuttle Service 7
Airport Taxi Service 8
Limousine & Car Rental 11
Special Assistance 12
Porter Service 13
Important Telephone
Numbers 14
Maps
Parking Rates
P1 - Long Term
Parking (Regular):
Rs 50/- per 4 hours
P1 - Long Term
Parking (Overnight):
- Rs 300/- for the first day
(24 hours)
- Rs 200/- for every
additional day
P2/P3 - General
Parking:
- Rs 40/- per 2 hours
- Rs 20/- per every
additional hour
Drop-off and Pick-up
Area:
No charges for the first 10
minutes Rs 50/- for every
additional 15 minutes
Premium Pick-up Area:
- Rs 50/- for first 15 minutes
- Rs 50/- per every
additional 15 minutes
Valet Service:
- Rs 150/- for the service
- Valet parking charge is
as per the rates charged
for P1 - Long Term
Parking (refer above)
Parking & Valet Service
Bengaluru International Airport has earmarked ample
parking space for passenger vehicles of all types.
The fully automated parking area managed by
Central Parking Solutions (CPS) can accomodate
2000 vehicles.
The parking area is classified into various sections
(mentioned below) to cater to the varying needs of
passengers and visitors.
• P1 – Long Term Parking
• P2 – General Parking
• P3 – General Parking
• Drop-off / Pick-up Area / Valet Car Drop-off Area
• Premium Pick-up Area
• Valet Car Pick-up Area at the Inner Curb
(Refer Map at the End for exact locations of the same)
P1 – Long Term Parking
For people who would spend at least 4
hours or more at the airport and for
passengers who would like to leave
their cars overnight or for a few days.
P2/P3 – General Parking
For people who would spend up to 2
hours at the airport. The rates in these
blocks ensure that visitors spending
fewer hours can avoid higher parking
charges, but can park close to the
terminal building.
Drop-off / Pick-up area
Exclusive 10 minutes free for
customers who would like to quickly
drop-off or pick-up passengers. To
avoid any inconvenience to the large
number of visitors expected, this area
needs to be cleared as quickly as
possible. Waiting beyond 10 minutes
will be charged.
Premium Pick-up Area
This is the closest parking point in front
of the terminal building and is located
right in front of the arrival hall. This
area also acts as a quick and easy point
to receive visitors.
Valet Parking
To avail the valet parking service, the
passenger needs to bring the car to
the designated area (•). He will be
provided with a token. The car can be
picked-up upon his arrival from the
pre-designated parking area (•)
against this token.
Curb Side
Parking will not allowed at curb side.
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The airport shuttle service connects various locations in the city
with the airport. This service provided by the Bangalore
Metropolitan Transport Corporation provides a comfortable
travel by an air-conditioned Volvo bus at reasonable rates.
(Non air-conditioned services are also available at lower rates.)
The service connects the airport with the city at a frequency of
10-15 minutes. (Please refer the city map for pick-up / drop-off
points and schedule.)
Airport Shuttle Service
BMTC Contact Details
BMTC Control Room: Telephone No: 2295 2522 / 2295 2422
BMTC, Kempegowda Bus Stand: Telephone No: 2295 2311 / 2295 2314
BMTC, Shivajinagar Bus Stand: Telephone No: 2295 2321 / 2295 2324
Bengaluru International Airport
For updated schedules and details please check
From
Hebbal
MCTC
Jeevan Bhimanagar
HAL (Old Airport)
JP Nagar (6th Phase)
Whitefield (ITPL)
Electronics City
Airport
Airport
Airport
Airport
Airport
Airport
Airport
To
27
44
44
45
47
50
66
Distance
(in Km)
2
8
9
9
8
6
10
No. of
stops
10
15
15
15
15
15
15
Frequency
(in Mins)
0.45
1.50
1.50
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.45
Approximate
travel time
(in Hrs)
80
135
135
135
140
150
200
Fare (in Rs)
7
Hiring a Taxi at Bengaluru Airport
>> Passenger may approach the Taxi bay
>> Cars will be lined-up near the counter, for easy access
>> Payment for the services can be made by cash or credit card
(each car is equipped with a credit card machine)
>> Payment for the services should be made at the end of the
journey against a printed electronic receipt, which is based
on the time and distance travelled
>> Passengers may fill in a feedback form about the
service in the payment receipt, which will be returned to the
airport counter by the driver
Airport Taxi Service
Meru Cabs and Easy Cabs are the two official taxi operators at the
Bengaluru International Airport. They provide convenient, safe,
easily accessible and cost effective travel in a standard air
conditioned Sedan to passengers. Airport taxi service can be
availed at the airport for travel to Bengaluru city and vice versa.
Advantages:
>> The cabs are GPRS/GPS enabled, and journeys are tracked
>> Cabs to any destination take a pre-defined route, assuring the
passenger that he would not be charged extra
>> The passengers will be given a printed electronic receipt at the
end of the journey
>> Passenger will be charged only for the distance travelled
>> At any point of time, if a passenger has any complaint
regarding the fare or any other issue, he/she can contact the
respective call centre number
>> The exact route taken by the cab is stored for a week
>> The comfort of air conditioned travel
>> Sedan for convenience and ease of storing luggage
>> English-speaking drivers
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Limousine and Car
Rental
Apart from the airport taxi service,
passengers can also rent premium
cars. The service, which is provided
by Hertz and Akbar Travels at
Bengaluru Airport (•), has a full range
of options from the Honda City to
Mercedes Benz.
Self-driven Cars
Apart from the regular chauffeured
cars, passengers can also avail
self-driven cars at Bengaluru Airport.
A fleet of SUVs and premium segment
cars will cater to this service.
Limousine Service
Passengers can also avail limousine
service from a fleet of high-end luxury
cars at Bengaluru Airport.
Indicative Rates
for Limousine
and Car Rental
Services
For distances up to 25 kms,
rates will be approximately
Rs 1200/- for standard
premium cars (e.g: Innova,
Honda City)
(For more information and
exact rates, please contact
the airport counter of the
service provider)
Booking a taxi via phone
>> This facility is only available
from the city to the airport
>> All bookings are controlled
from one central reservation
centre, which is easily
accessible by the all India call
centre numbers 4343-4343
(Easy Cabs) and 4422-4422
(Meru Cabs)
>> Details of the booking will be
stored in the system. Thus, if
the passenger has used the
service previously, the
pre-stored personal details
will enable a quick response
>> Car allocation would be done
by the IVS directly
>> Payment may be made at the
time of using the service and
this may be in the form of cash
or credit card. (All cars are
equipped with credit card
machines.) Electronic meters
will generate a printed
electronic receipt for each
journey.
>> A system of online
pre-payment will also be
made available shortly.
Rates for
Airport Taxi
Service
Rs 15/- per kilometre,
plus waiting charge
@ Rs 60/- per hour
All India Call Centre
Numbers
4343-4343
4422-4422
(0) 9972502292
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Special Assistance
At the Bengaluru Airport, differently-abled passengers are
specially taken care of. Vehicles with differently-abled passengers
have access to the valet lane which is the closest access point to
the terminal building on the curbside. Wheelchairs with
attendants, if required, are available here. Please ask valet staff or a
porter for assistance.
Porter Service
Porter service at the Bengaluru
Airport will provide courteous
and efficient baggage transfer
assistance to passengers. The
service is available at all parking
areas, drop-off zones and at the
arrival baggage claim area.
Porters may be hired
across-the-counter or by
contacting a parking agent.
Porter
Service Rates
• Rs 70 minimum
charges for upto
three bags
• Rs 25 for every
additional bag
• Rs 250/- for group
baggage (12bags)
• No Tips
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Important Telephone Numbers at
Bengaluru City
Police - 100
Fire - 101
Ambulance - 102
Indian Railways Information and Reservation in Bengaluru
>> General Enquiries - 080 -139
>> Reservation - 080-1363, 1362, 1361,132
>> Recorded Information - 080-133
>> Arrival/Departure of Trains - 080-22200971, 22200972, 131
>> Cantonment Railway Station - 080-135
>> Malleswaram Railway Station - 080-23347651
>> Yeshwanthpur Railway Station - 080-23377161, 23371444
>> Bangalore East Railway Station - 080-25485435
>> Whitefield Railway Station - 080-28452248
24 - hour Pharmacies in Bengaluru
>> Gayathri Hospital - 080-23355201
>> Hosmat - 080-25593796, 25543797
>> Khoday's Pharmacy - 080-22281540
>> Mallya Hospital/Pharmacy - 080-22277979
>> Mallige Pharmacy - 080-22267662
>> Manipal Hospital - 080-25023403
>> Metri Medical - 080-26704534
>> Sagar Apollo Hospital - 080-26536700
>> Yellama Dasappa Hospital - 080-22225642/43
Leading Hospitals / Ambulance Services in Bengaluru
>> Columbia Asia Hospital - 080-4179 1000
>> Apollo Hospitals - 080-40304050
>> Lakeside Medical Center - 080 - 25566738/ 23
>> Mallige Hospital - 080-22203333
>> Mallya Hospital - 080 - 22277979
>> Manipal Hospital - 080 - 25024444
>> Narayana Hrudayalaya - 080-7835000
Department of Tourism / KSTDC - 080-22352828 / 22352901-902
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SUNKAN