Kempegowda International Airport
Provident Botanico and Kempegowda International Airport are close, allowing residents easy access to the airport. The distance between Provident Botanico and Bangalore Airport is about 25 km, which can be reached in 40 to 45 minutes.
Originally named Bangalore International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport is situated in the upscale North Bangalore district of Devanahalli. Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) owns and operates the 4000-acre airport. The name honours the founder of Bangalore, Kempe Gowda.
Bangalore Airport can be reached from Provident Botanico on various major roads. Commuters can take Satellite Ring Road, NH 648, and SH 104. Choosing the right route will ensure traffic-free travel for residents.
The International Airport is also considered the third busiest Airport by passenger traffic and the 29th busiest Airport in Asia. The Airport handled around 10.91 million passengers in 2020, with 311 daily aircraft movements. It was also awarded the World's fastest-growing Airport in 2018, with approx. 15 million annual passengers.
Location:
The Airport is positioned in Devanahalli, the new hub of North Bangalore, with notable growth and improvements. North Bangalore has much potential, with remarkably well-connected roads and ample industries in this territory, building capital appreciation. Prominent Business Parks situated in the vicinity are increasing the financial potential of the region. They are:
- Manyata Tech Park.
- Aerospace SE
- Devanahalli Business Park
- KIADB Park
- Bagalur Finance City
- Shell Technology Center
Connectivity:
Kempegowda International Airport is connected to the City via NH 44, a 6-lane flyover between Hebbal and Airport to reduce travel time to and from the City. There are two other alternative routes via Thanisandra and Hennur to improve connectivity further.BIAL works with several other government firms to facilitate smooth and seamless transport options that are open to the public.
- Vajra Vayu – An air-conditioned bus service operated by BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation). 46 Volvo buses are operating to the Airport, ensuring a frequency of at least once every 30 minutes
- KSRTC FlyBus – Bus service connecting cities in Karnataka and South India
- Pink Taxi – Special cabs set up for women passengers only
The Namma Metro link between the Airport and the City is planned with two stations at the Airport. The rail network halting at K.I.A. is connected to the airport terminal via short five-minute shuttle buses. The plans also include hyper-electrification of the route to introduce comfortable MEMU trains to the Airport.
Along with this development, MEMU trains from Mysore that terminate at Yelahanka are slated to be extended up to Devanahalli through the K.I.A. halt station, benefitting airport-bound passengers from Mysore, Ramanagara, and Bidadi.
