Flights from Dubai to Bangalore, India

Located within the state of Karnataka, the city of Bangalore is its capital. It has become a very relaxed and progressive city in recent years, where many traditional Indian taboos have become acceptable. It is known as the garden city, thanks to the high number of green spaces and parks that can be found there. Tourists often make a bee-line for Cubbon Park, for example. The city is filled with family-friendly visitor attractions such as the Planetarium and the Aquarium, as well as the Jawahar Bal Bhavan Amusement Park for traditional funfair rides.

Flying to Bangalore

1. Which airports serve Dubai to Bangalore?

Dubai International Airport is the primary airport for flights to Dubai from Bangalore. It is located only four km from Dubai. Those travelling to Bangalore will arrive at Bengaluru International Airport, which is one of the busiest in India thanks to the growth in popularity of the city as a tourism and commercial hub.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Dubai to Bangalore?

Air Arabia operates non-stop flights from Dubai to Bangalore, as do Emirates Airlines and IndiGo Airlines. Jet Airways has indirect routes that takes the traveler via Mumbai or Mangaluru.

3. How long is the flight?

A direct flight from Dubai to Bangalore takes just 3 hours and 30 minutes. However, if the route you are taking is an indirect route the total travelling time could be anything between 6 and 27 hours, depending upon the length of stopover that you have. Dubai is 1 hour and 30 minutes behind Bangalore.

4. Climate changes between Dubai and Bangalore

In Bangalore the temperature range throughout the year is fairly constant between 27°C and 29°C in contrast to the slightly wider temperature range of 25°C and 40°C in Dubai. However, Bangalore is much more likely to see heavy rain than Dubai, so visitors should pack a waterproof jacket and shoes.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The new relaxed way of life in Bangalore is on a par with that in Dubai. Bangalore’s currency is the Indian Rupee, while in Dubai the currency used is the Dirham. Languages used in Bangalore are English and Kannada, while the official language in Dubai is Arabic.

An e-Visa is accepted for those who are staying in Bangalore for less than 30 days and this should be applied for at least 4 days prior to their arrival.

Bangalore Information

Visitors to Bangalore should consider spending a few hours exploring the Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, where there are many exotic plant species. For historical attractions there is the Tipu Sultan’s Fort and Palace, where you can view the magnificent buildings and learn a little more about the history of the region. Bangalore Palace is another place not to be missed, it is designed to resemble Windsor Castle in England. The oldest mosque in the city dates back around 600 years and is called Jumma Masjid. Alternatively, you could visit the elaborately designed Bull Temple.

For dining the choice is wide and all tastes are catered for in Bangalore. The Black Pearl is worth a visit. It features Mediterranean and European, as well as North Indian dishes. Alternatively, the Fisherman’s Wharf is popular with lovers of seafood.

Public transport in the city is not the finest in the world by far. You can book a cab by using Uber and there are buses available.