All international flights to shift to KIA’s T2 from August 31; T1 for domestic operations

Singapore Airlines SQ 508 will be the first flight to land at Kempegowda International Airport after international flight operations shift to T2

August 21, 2023 05:45 pm | Updated 09:56 pm IST - Bengaluru

The 2,55,661-sq. m T 2, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 11, 2022, became operational on January 15. 

The 2,55,661-sq. m T 2, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 11, 2022, became operational on January 15.  | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR

All international flight operations at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will be shifted to Terminal 2 (T2) from August 31. Currently, they are confined to the 15-year-old Terminal 1 (T1).

“We are happy to announce that commencing 10:45 am on August 31, 2023, all scheduled International flights will arrive and depart from Terminal 2 #BLRAirport,” the operator BIAL posted on its official X handle on Monday (Aug 21).

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Singapore Airlines SQ 508 will be the first flight to land at KIA after international flight operations shift to T2 on August 31. It is scheduled to depart from Changi International Airport at 8.50 a.m. and land at KIA at 10.55 a.m. However, BIAL did not specify which would be the first flight to depart from KIA after flight operations moved to T2.

The 2,55,661-sq.m. T2, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 11, 2022, became operational on January 15.

At present, T2 is operating only domestic services, but from August 21 onwards, T2 will be exclusively used for international flight operations. With the shifting of all international flight operations to T2, the old terminal or T1 will cater to only domestic operations.

Officials said immigration counters, customs offices, duty-free shops, retail, and food and beverage outlets have been set up at T2.

For assistance

BIAL further said, ”For assistance, please contact our customer engagement centre at +91-8884998888 (WhatsApp only) and 080-22012001/080-66785555. Download BLR Pulse – your personalised digital travel buddy for flight information, estimated queue wait times and more.”

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