{"response": {"Key": "BLR-MY", "orig": {"code": "BLR", "type": "airport", "city": "Bengaluru", "fullCity": "Bengaluru, India", "airport": "Kempegowda Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "MY", "type": "country", "country": "Malaysia"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from Bengaluru?", "answer": "From Bengaluru you can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur. One-stop options connect you to Penang and Langkawi for beaches, or Kota Kinabalu for Borneo. Kuala Lumpur is the main hub for onward domestic flights and trains to other Malaysian cities."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Bengaluru to Malaysia?", "answer": "From Bengaluru, non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur take around 4 hours 30 minutes. One-stop routes to other Malaysian cities like Penang or Kota Kinabalu typically take 7 to 10 hours, with eastbound and westbound times being similar."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Bengaluru to Malaysia?", "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Bengaluru to Malaysia. You can fly directly to Kuala Lumpur on airlines such as AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, with flight times around 4 to 4½ hours. If you are heading to other Malaysian cities like Penang or Kota Kinabalu, you will typically connect through Kuala Lumpur or another regional hub."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Bengaluru to Malaysia?", "answer": "From Bengaluru to Malaysia, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly non-stop. One-stop options include Singapore Airlines, Thai, IndiGo, and Batik Air via their hubs."}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Bengaluru to Malaysia?", "answer": "For flights from Bengaluru to Malaysia, booking about 8 to 12 weeks ahead generally offers a good balance of availability and price, though shoulder seasons might allow booking a bit closer while peak periods benefit from earlier planning.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?", "answer": "Most visitors start in Kuala Lumpur, the vibrant capital, then head to Penang for food and heritage, Langkawi for beaches, Malacca for history and Borneo for nature."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from Bengaluru?", "answer": "From Bengaluru to Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur International Airport offers the most flight options and serves as the country's main hub with extensive domestic connections. Penang International Airport is a good alternative if you are heading to the island or northern regions, while Kota Kinabalu International Airport works well for Borneo and Sabah."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?", "answer": "For Malaysia, December to February and June to August are generally drier on the west coast, while March to October suits the east coast. Shoulder months like April and September often combine decent weather with lighter crowds and better value."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Kempegowda Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Bengaluru, you can reach Kempegowda International Airport by app‑based ride‑share (Ola, Uber), prepaid taxis, or the Vayu Vajra air‑conditioned bus service run by BMTC, which connects key hubs like Majestic and Electronic City. There is also a suburban train service to the airport halt station, with a free shuttle to the terminal, though trains run only six days a week. Ride‑share and prepaid taxis are the fastest and most popular, while the Vayu Vajra buses are a more budget‑friendly option. Driving yourself is possible, with both short‑term and long‑term parking available at the airport.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-25T14:42:29Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda%20International%20Airport%20halt%20railway%20station", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport halt railway station", "time_published": "2026-04-26T13:12:02Z"}, {"url": "https://civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/178", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-04-30T11:04:08Z"}, {"url": "http://www.civilaviation.gov.in/ministry-documents/proforma/order-sample-part-4", "title": "Order Sample Part 4 | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2025-11-11T12:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport_halt_railway_station", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport halt railway station", "time_published": "2026-07-02T12:43:15Z"}]}}}}