Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Bengaluru is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your EDI to BLR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Bengaluru Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between EDI and BLR:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Edinburgh Airport is about 13 kilometers from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bengaluru Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
Book a hotel close to BLR if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bengaluru Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and see more of Bengaluru and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bengaluru Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
November is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bengaluru Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Bengaluru in September.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bengaluru Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to BLR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bengaluru. Around 290 kilometers away to the east, check out popular attractions including Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India and is around 467 kilometers south of Bengaluru. No journey is complete without seeing Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.