Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

BLRIndiaTPL: night-owl-plan

Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru, India

Drop-off

Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station, central Bengaluru)

Pin before customs

Fastest

BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-9 / KIA-9D (Airport–Majestic)

bus · 20-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-9 / KIA-9D (Airport–Majestic)
Headway: 20-30
Backup: BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-5 (Airport–Majestic via Hebbal) · 30-40m

Note

Air-conditioned Vayu Vajra buses operate between Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) via Hebbal and Mekhri Circle, providing a direct link to the central bus and metro hub; typical journey time is around 70–90 minutes depending on traffic. BMTC-operated services run roughly every 20–30 minutes across the day and night, but travelers should confirm exact timings with BMTC before travel.

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-9 / KIA-9D (Airport–Majestic)
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: Air-conditioned Vayu Vajra buses operate between Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) via Hebbal and Mekhri Circle, providing a direct link to the central bus and metro hub; typical journey time is around 70–90 minutes depending on traffic. BMTC-operated services run roughly every 20–30 minutes across the day and night, but travelers should confirm exact timings with BMTC before travel.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-5 (Airport–Majestic via Hebbal)
Mode: bus
Freq: 30-40m
Note: Electric air-conditioned Vayu Vajra buses on route KIA-5 connect the airport with Majestic via North Bengaluru corridors such as Hebbal, providing another frequent airport–city option; services form part of BMTC’s dedicated KIA network with modern low-floor e-buses. Useful for reaching the central Majestic interchange from northern and eastern neighborhoods without changing buses.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.