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The World’s 100 Best Airports

Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru, India

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST AIRPORTS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 5 2026

Top 10No. 1 in India

Kempegowda International Airport

A large modern airport serving Bengaluru, set among greenery and bamboo-lined interiors. The terminals are clean and well-signed, with shops, restaurants and comfortable seating, though peak-hour crowds and long walks are common.

Highlights

  • Terminal 2 garden-themed interiors
  • Greenery and natural light
  • Art from across India

Good to know

  • Shuttle bus links Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
  • AC city buses run from the arrival area
  • Terminal 1 crowded at peak hours

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