{ "response": { "Key": "BOM-BLR", "orig": { "code": "BOM", "type": "airport", "city": "Mumbai", "fullCity": "Mumbai, India", "airport": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "BLR", "type": "airport", "city": "Bengaluru", "fullCity": "Bengaluru, India", "airport": "Kempegowda Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Mumbai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Mumbai (BOM) to Bengaluru (BLR) typically takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. With one stop, depending on the connection city, total travel time often ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours or more. The return flight duration is similar." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Mumbai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of non‑stop flights from Mumbai (BOM) to Bengaluru (BLR). Four airlines — IndiGo (6E), Air India (AI), Akasa Air (QP), and SpiceJet (SG) — operate over 320 weekly flights combined, all running daily. IndiGo alone has up to 182 weekly departures spread across the day, from just after midnight through late evening.", "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" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Mumbai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights operate nonstop from Mumbai to Bengaluru. IndiGo, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, and Air India all run late‑evening departures, with typical departure windows around 10:00 PM to 11:55 PM. These are short domestic hops of about 90 minutes, so flights departing at 10:00–10:30 PM land around 11:30 PM–midnight the same night, while the later 11:30–11:55 PM departures arrive just after midnight in the early hours.", "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 Mumbai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "IndiGo (6E) flies nonstop from Mumbai to Bengaluru with 182 weekly flights, Air India (AI) operates 98 weekly nonstop flights, Akasa Air (QP) has 26 weekly flights, and SpiceJet (SG) offers 14 weekly flights. All carriers operate daily service across a wide range of departure times throughout the day and night.", "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" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Mumbai and Bengaluru?", "answer": "Mumbai to Bengaluru is a domestic route, so layovers are uncommon; most travelers fly non‑stop. If a connection is needed, common hubs include Hyderabad and Chennai, which offer efficient transfers and frequent onward flights." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Mumbai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "On-time performance is mixed due to Mumbai's congestion; early morning flights on IndiGo or Air India tend to be more punctual. Avoid afternoon slots for better reliability." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bengaluru?", "answer": "October to February offers pleasant, mild weather with low humidity and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Mumbai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a valid government photo ID such as a passport or Aadhaar card, a payment method for baggage, and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Bengaluru?", "answer": "Kempegowda International Airport is the sole commercial airport serving Bengaluru. It is about 40 kilometres north of the city centre and handles all domestic and international flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The fastest and most popular way to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport from downtown Mumbai is by road: prepaid taxis, app-based ride-shares like Uber and Ola, and private cars offer door-to-door convenience, though traffic can be heavy. The cheapest public option is the Mumbai Suburban Railway—take the Western Line to Vile Parle or Andheri station, then a short auto-rickshaw or bus to the terminals. BEST buses also run limited airport routes, while driving yourself means using the paid parking lots near both terminals. For a balance of cost and speed, a ride-share or taxi is generally preferred.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombo%2C%20New%20South%20Wales", "title": "Bombo, New South Wales", "time_published": "2026-02-22T09:09:53Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombo_railway_station", "title": "Bombo railway station", "time_published": "2026-06-01T02:32:11Z" }, { "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/Flight-Status", "title": "Flights - Arrival & Departure Status | Mumbai Airport (BOM)", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/en/flight-status?flightType=departure", "title": "Flights - Arrival & Departure Status | Mumbai Airport (BOM)", "time_published": "2026-04-08T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombala_railway_line", "title": "Bombala railway line", "time_published": "2026-05-22T22:00:39Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Bengaluru airport?", "answer": "Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within the terminals. However, there are nearby hotels connected by shuttle, including an airport transit hotel located a short walk from the terminal and several others within a 5-10 minute drive that offer complimentary shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/minsk-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Minsk Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-08-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brest_Airport", "title": "Brest Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T19:59:51Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/bratislava.htm", "title": "Bratislava Airport Guide (BTS) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-15T15:33:03Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brest_Bretagne_Airport", "title": "Brest Bretagne Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:47:49Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/7369/index.id.shtml", "title": "3-star hotel in Brest - Ibis Styles Brest Centre Port - ALL", "time_published": "2026-06-12T12:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brest,_Belarus", "title": "Brest, Belarus", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-15T21:28:53Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Mumbai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "Flights from Mumbai to Bengaluru are mostly operated by Airbus A320-family and A321 aircraft, with the Airbus A321-100 and Airbus A320-200 Neo being the most common types. Some services also use Boeing 737s, and a few flights show unspecified equipment that may vary by day. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these narrowbody jets, though the exact aircraft can differ by airline and schedule.", "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 Mumbai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "Star Alliance serves the Mumbai–Bengaluru route through member Air India, which operates up to 14 daily nonstop flights. The other carriers — IndiGo, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet — are not members of any global airline alliance, though other alliances may offer connecting itineraries on this route.", "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 Mumbai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Always verify with your airline before travel." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Mumbai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "On Mumbai to Bengaluru flights, you'll typically find Economy and Business class, though flat-bed seats are uncommon on this short domestic route; Premium Economy is not usually offered." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare type; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares generally do not." } } } }