Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Bengaluru's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Bengaluru five hours 30 minutes ahead of Manchester.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAN to BLR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Bengaluru Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAN and BLR include:
Dubai Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights departing from Manchester Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near MAN. Whether you have an early flight from Manchester Airport to Bengaluru Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
Consider staying in a hotel near BLR if you're taking a late Manchester Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Bengaluru Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and discover more of Bengaluru and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Bengaluru Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Bengaluru Airport is September, while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Bengaluru based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Bengaluru Airport for April if you want to go to Bengaluru during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAN to BLR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Bengaluru, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey about 290 kilometers east to Chennai to check off its top attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Marina beach and Marina Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tirunelveli is another standout destination in India and is around 467 kilometers south of Bengaluru. No journey is complete without a visit to Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.