How long should I plan for a layover in Bengaluru?

The best layover in Bengaluru is 4–72 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Bengaluru?

US passport holders can get a visa on arrival for a layover in Bengaluru.

Is Bengaluru a good layover city?

Yes. Bengaluru scores 77/100 on the LayoverScore™, making it one of the top-rated layover cities. Lalbagh Botanical Garden 240 acres

Bengaluru layover (BLR). 72h. LayoverScore™ 77.

BengaluruBLR6h on the groundScore 77

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Bengaluru

30 minutes to city center. 4–72 hours of layover time.

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Lalbagh Botanical Garden 240 acres

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How long at Bengaluru?

YOUR 72H LAYOVER

What 72 hours in Bengaluru gets you.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden 240 acres. MG Road craft beer and restaurant district. ISKCON Temple on Chord Road.

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Bengaluru

How long at Bengaluru?

What 72 hours in Bengaluru gets you.

Purple Line to MG Road in 40 minutes. Bangalore's craft beer scene rivals any Asian tech hub.

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