{ "response": { "Key": "BLR-HYD", "orig": { "code": "BLR", "type": "airport", "city": "Bengaluru", "fullCity": "Bengaluru, India", "airport": "Kempegowda Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "HYD", "type": "airport", "city": "Hyderabad", "fullCity": "Hyderabad, India", "airport": "Rajiv Gandhi Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Bengaluru to Hyderabad?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Bengaluru (BLR) to Hyderabad (HYD) typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. The flight durations are similar in both directions, and no significant time difference exists between airlines on this short domestic route." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Bengaluru to Hyderabad?", "answer": "Yes, there are direct non‑stop flights from Bengaluru to Hyderabad on IndiGo (6E) and Air India Express (IX). Both carriers operate daily, with IndiGo offering up to 22 departures a day and Air India Express about 6. These are the only two airlines flying the route non‑stop, and together they provide roughly 190 weekly flights.", "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. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_aircraft" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Hyderabad?", "answer": "Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) is about 24 km south of the city center, with the air-conditioned Pushpak bus service being the most popular and affordable link, while metered taxis and ride-sharing apps like Ola and Uber offer faster door-to-door convenience. The PV Narasimha Rao Expressway provides a dedicated high-speed road corridor, and car rentals are available for those preferring to self-drive. A metro connection to the airport is planned but not yet operational. For most visitors, the Pushpak bus is the best balance of cost and coverage, with frequent departures to key points across the city.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajiv_Gandhi_International_Airport", "title": "Rajiv Gandhi International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T10:02:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Hyderabad", "title": "Transport in Hyderabad", "time_published": "2026-01-09T08:48:06Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Hyderabad", "title": "Transport in Hyderabad", "time_published": "2026-01-09T08:48:06Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=651315656", "title": "Transport in Hyderabad: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2015-03-14T09:41:14Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Thiruvananthapuram", "title": "Transport in Thiruvananthapuram", "time_published": "2026-01-13T16:31:00Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Bengaluru to Hyderabad?", "answer": "Yes, IndiGo operates nonstop red-eye flights from Bengaluru to Hyderabad with 28 weekly departures, offered daily at 21:00, 21:15, 22:00, and 23:15.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Bengaluru to Hyderabad?", "answer": "IndiGo and Air India Express operate nonstop from Bengaluru to Hyderabad. IndiGo offers the most frequent service with up to 148 weekly flights, while Air India Express runs about 42 weekly flights.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Bengaluru to Hyderabad?", "answer": "On-time performance is generally dependable on this short domestic route, though afternoon and evening flights can encounter delays due to air traffic congestion at Bengaluru. Opting for early morning departures with IndiGo or Air India typically offers the best punctuality." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Hyderabad?", "answer": "November to February offers pleasant, cooler weather and comfortable sightseeing conditions." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Bengaluru to Hyderabad?", "answer": "For domestic flights within India, bring a valid government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar card, driver's license, or passport. No visa is required. Carry a payment method for baggage fees and check if any vaccination proof is needed for your destination." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Hyderabad?", "answer": "Hyderabad has only one commercial airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, located about 24 km south of the city centre." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Hyderabad airport?", "answer": "Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) has on-site sleeping facilities: the Airport Lodge offers dormitory-style cubicles and private rooms in the Public Transportation Centre area, connected by a free shuttle bus that runs every 10 minutes. There is also a Novotel Hyderabad Airport located near the airport complex. Recliner-style chairs are available at most departure gates for resting, though they may be in high demand.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajiv_Gandhi_International_Airport", "title": "Rajiv Gandhi International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T10:02:40Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/hyderabad-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Hyderabad Airport Guide (HYD) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-25T14:44:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-hyderabad-airport.htm", "title": "Sleeping in Hyderabad Airport", "time_published": "2024-04-29T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/india/telangana/hyderabad/activities/private_arrival_transfer_hyderabad_rgia_airport_to_hotel-XOLZRL?property=HYDLK", "title": "Private Arrival transfer: Hyderabad RGIA Airport to Hotel", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://careers.accor.com/fr/fr/job/guest-relation-executive-in-novotel-hyderabad-airport-hyderabad-india-jid-97874", "title": "Guest Relation Executive job in Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Hyderabad, India | Accor FR", "time_published": "2026-06-08T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/assistant-manager-security-in-novotel-hyderabad-airport-hyderabad-india-jid-76408", "title": "Assistant Manager - Security job in Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Hyderabad, India | Accor", "time_published": "2026-01-10T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Rajiv Gandhi Intl Airport?", "answer": "Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) offers currency exchange services through multiple outlets across both the domestic and international terminals. Prayer rooms are available for passengers of different faiths, and the airport provides free Wi-Fi for a limited duration, after which paid plans are available.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajiv_Gandhi_International_Airport", "title": "Rajiv Gandhi International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T10:02:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=651315656", "title": "Transport in Hyderabad: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2015-03-14T09:41:14Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20things%20named%20after%20Rajiv%20Gandhi", "title": "List of things named after Rajiv Gandhi", "time_published": "2026-04-19T05:37:55Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadium_metro_station", "title": "Stadium metro station", "time_published": "2026-06-17T19:24:37Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadium%20metro%20station", "title": "Stadium metro station", "time_published": "2026-02-28T19:25:31Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Bengaluru to Hyderabad?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Bengaluru to Hyderabad are the Airbus A321-100 and Boeing 737, with the Airbus A320-100 also appearing regularly; a few flights list an unspecified type. IndiGo operates the Airbus variants while Air India Express flies the Boeing 737 and some unspecified equipment, though the exact aircraft can vary by day. On one-stop itineraries — typically via Kochi, Pune, or Chennai — the long leg is most often an Airbus A321-100 or A320-100, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these mainline narrowbody fleets.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Bengaluru to Hyderabad?", "answer": "IndiGo (6E) is not part of any major global airline alliance, while Air India Express (IX) does not belong to an alliance either. No airline alliances serve nonstop flights from Bengaluru to Hyderabad, as both carriers operating the route are unaffiliated. Other alliances may offer connections, but no specific carriers are available in the schedule data.", "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. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Bengaluru to Hyderabad?", "answer": "This is a domestic Indian route, so international economy notes are irrelevant. Allowances vary by airline and fare: some discount fares exclude checked bags, while standard economy usually includes 15–25 kg. Carry‑on is generally permitted." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Bengaluru to Hyderabad?", "answer": "On the short domestic Bengaluru to Hyderabad route, flights typically offer Economy class only, with some airlines providing a Business class that may not feature flat‑bed seats; Premium Economy is not common." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares usually do not." } } } }