Terminal 1 vs Terminal 2: Which One Is Yours?
BLR has two separate terminal buildings with separate approach roads. Here's how to make sure your cab — and you — end up at the right one.
Toll & parking extra at actuals.
To find your terminal at Bangalore's Kempegowda International Airport, check your ticket or airline app — the terminal is stated with your booking. T1 is the original compact terminal; T2 is the newer garden-themed terminal with its own approach road. Cab fares are identical for both. Tell AI City Taxi T1 or T2 while booking at +91 86183 77291 and you'll be dropped at the exact right kerb.
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has two terminals, and they are separate buildings with separate approach roads. Getting dropped at the wrong one with heavy luggage and a closing check-in counter is the kind of mistake you only make once. Here's how to get it right the first time.
Step 1: Your ticket decides, not habit
The single reliable source for your terminal is your own booking. Check the ticket, the airline's confirmation email or the airline app — the terminal is usually stated alongside the departure time. If it isn't, verify with your airline or the official BLR airport website before leaving home. Airlines have shifted between terminals over time, so what was true on your last trip may not be true today.
Terminal 1: the original
T1 is the airport's original terminal — compact, familiar and quick to move through once you're inside. If you've flown out of Bengaluru for years, this is the building you remember. Its kerb and pickup zones follow the classic layout: departures on one level, arrivals exiting to a designated cab pickup area.
Terminal 2: the garden terminal
T2 is the newer, larger terminal — widely known for its lush, garden-inspired architecture. It has its own approach road, its own departure kerb and its own arrivals pickup zones. It is a genuinely beautiful building, and also a genuinely big one: give yourself a few extra minutes to walk from kerb to counter.
Why the difference matters for your cab
Because the terminals have separate approaches, a cab heading to the wrong one can't simply "swing by" the other — it means rejoining airport traffic and looping around. That's lost time you may not have before a check-in cut-off.
Fares are identical for both terminals
Whichever terminal your flight uses, the fare doesn't change. AI City Taxi's fixed airport fares — Sedan ₹999 – ₹1,200, Ertiga ₹1,599 – ₹1,700, Innova Crysta ₹1,999 – ₹2,000 and the 16-seater Urbania at ₹7,500 — apply to T1 and T2 alike, for pickups and drops, with toll and parking extra at actuals.
Quick pre-flight checklist
- Find the terminal on your ticket or airline app.
- If it's not stated, confirm with the airline or the official BLR website.
- Mention T1 or T2 while booking your cab.
- Recheck the terminal if your flight is rescheduled — assignments can change with the flight.
T1 vs T2 FAQ
How do I know if my flight uses Terminal 1 or Terminal 2?
Are Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 close to each other?
Does the taxi fare differ between T1 and T2?
What should I tell my cab driver about the terminal?
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