Bengaluru International Airport is located 40kms from the city of Bengaluru (Bangalore) in Devanahalli. The airport is currently undergoing renovation work, which will be fully completed by the end of 2008. Bengaluru International Airport’s IATA and ICAO codes are BLR and VOBL respectively.

The airport has a single terminal that caters to both international and domestic flights. There is a car park with 2,000 spaces in front of the terminal. Information desks, which are open 24 hours a day, are available in the arrivals area, where staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Other facilities that you can find in the airport include ATMs, currency exchange, restaurants and refreshment shops. There is also a large duty free area in the international terminal and a small shop in the domestic terminal, which selling books, magazines and consumer electronics.

In terms of transportation, there are public shuttle services providing connections between the airport and key destinations in the city. Taxis are also available and they can be found immediately in front of the terminal buildings.

Bengaluru International Airport is expected to open a conference centre with four lounges and seating for around 10,000 delegates. Another development, which is due to open in the near future, is an Oberoi Group hotel, which has 321 rooms, with facilities including conference centres. The hotel is within walking distance from the Bengaluru International Airport.

If you need more information about Bengaluru International Airport, including arrival and departure schedules, go to the official website at http://www.bengaluruairport.com/portal/page/portal/BIAL_PageGroup/BIAL_HOME.