BLR airport Terminal 1 (T1) taxi, from ₹400
Terminal 1 is the original terminal at Kempegowda International Airport and, since September 2023, the domestic one. It has its own arrivals forecourt and departure kerb, so the cab you book needs to know which terminal you are on. Arriving at the wrong one means a shuttle transfer with your luggage.
A QuicReach cab for BLR Terminal 1 is pre-booked rather than hailed on arrival. Shared rides start at ₹400, with up to three verified passengers heading the same way splitting the fare; personal cabs are available on the same fixed-price basis. T1 handles domestic flights only, so there is no immigration between the aircraft and the kerb, and the cab picks up from and drops at the T1 kerb directly rather than a shared rank you have to walk to.
Terminal 1 at a glance
- Flights
- Domestic only. Every scheduled international arrival and departure has used T2 since 12 September 2023.
- Which airlines
- Domestic airlines are split between T1 and T2, so a domestic ticket does not guarantee T1. Your boarding pass names the terminal.
- Nearest car park
- P4, for self-driven vehicles. P3 is the one for T2.
- Shuttle to T2, departures side
- The inner VIP lane at the T1 Departure Zone, next to the Relay outlet.
- Shuttle to T2, arrivals side
- T1 kerbside near Arrivals, before the Aster Clinic.
- Distance to T2
- About 600 m. The free shuttle runs every 10 minutes and the ride takes about 10 minutes.
- Long-distance buses
- KSRTC drop-off and pick-up use the existing BMTC and KSRTC zone at T1.
Checked against the airport operator's published FAQ in October 2026. Confirm on bengaluruairport.com before you travel, since terminal arrangements change.
Landing at Terminal 1: what to expect before you reach the cab
A domestic arrival at T1 has no immigration or customs to clear, so the walk from gate to the arrivals kerb is usually the longest part of it. Travelling with hand baggage only, people are often outside within 10 to 15 minutes of the aircraft docking; with checked bags it depends on the belt.
Why T1 is the domestic terminal now
T1 is the building the airport opened with. For years it handled international flights as well, which is why older guides, forum posts and the memory of anyone who flew before 2023 still say so. That changed in two steps: domestic flights began operating from the new Terminal 2 on 15 January 2023, and from 12 September 2023 every scheduled international arrival and departure moved to T2.
The practical result is that T1 is now a domestic terminal. There is no immigration or customs on an arrival, and a departure needs the shorter domestic buffer, so a T1 trip is the one where you can cut the airport time closest. The catch is that domestic airlines are split across both terminals, so a domestic ticket alone does not tell you which building to go to.
Getting between T1 and T2
The two terminals are separate buildings about 600 m apart. A complimentary shuttle runs between them every 10 minutes and the ride takes about 10 minutes, which is the airport’s own figure; some third-party guides quote shorter or longer times, so allow for the official one.
At T1 you board from two places. On the departures side it is the inner VIP lane at the Departure Zone, next to the Relay outlet. On the arrivals side it is the T1 kerbside near Arrivals, before the Aster Clinic. At T2 the stops are the P16 and P17 pick-up points at Arrivals and Gate 3 at Departures, and signage and ground staff point the way at each.
Walking is possible in principle but not sensible with luggage. If you have been dropped at the wrong terminal, take the shuttle rather than trying to cross on foot, and give yourself the extra time before check-in closes.
Parking, buses and the T1 kerb
If you are driving yourself, P4 is the car park closest to T1 and P3 is closest to T2. If you are being collected by a QuicReach driver you do not need either, since the pickup is at the T1 arrivals forecourt.
Long-distance KSRTC buses drop off and pick up at the existing BMTC and KSRTC zone at T1, which matters if you are connecting from a bus onto a cab. Airport-run taxis print a separate toll line of ₹95 on the bill; a QuicReach fare is all-inclusive, so there is no toll line to check.
Check your terminal before you travel
T1 and T2 are separate buildings roughly 600 m apart on the same campus, joined by a free shuttle. It is far easier to be dropped at the right terminal in the first place than to transfer with luggage.
BLR T1 cabs: common questions
Is Terminal 1 only for domestic flights?
Yes. T1 handles domestic flights only. Since 12 September 2023 every scheduled international arrival and departure at Bengaluru airport has operated from Terminal 2, so an international flight will never use T1. The reverse does not hold: some domestic airlines operate from T2, so a domestic ticket does not guarantee T1. Your boarding pass names the terminal.
Is Terminal 1 the older terminal at Bengaluru airport?
Yes. T1 is the original terminal the airport opened with. T2 began operating domestic flights on 15 January 2023 and took all international flights from 12 September 2023. They are separate buildings rather than wings of one, which is why being dropped at the wrong one costs a shuttle transfer rather than a short walk.
How far is Terminal 1 from Terminal 2, and how do I get between them?
About 600 m apart, on the same campus. A free shuttle runs every 10 minutes and takes about 10 minutes. At T1 it leaves from the inner VIP lane at the Departure Zone, next to the Relay outlet, or from the T1 kerbside near Arrivals before the Aster Clinic. Walking with luggage is not practical.
Which car park is closest to Terminal 1?
P4, for passengers driving themselves. P3 is the one for Terminal 2. If you are being collected by a QuicReach driver you do not need a car park, because the pickup is at the T1 arrivals forecourt.
How much buffer should I leave for a T1 departure?
Aim to be at the terminal two hours before a domestic flight, then book your pickup slot back from that, not from the departure time. On the routes we run, the airport leg alone is 45 to 90 minutes from most of Bengaluru, and considerably more in the evening peak.
How soon can I expect to reach the cab after landing at T1?
A domestic arrival has no immigration or customs, so with hand baggage only it is often 10 to 15 minutes from the aircraft docking to the kerb, and longer if you are waiting for a checked bag. You do not have to estimate it, because QuicReach tracks the flight and your pickup moves with it.
How much is a taxi from BLR T1 to the city?
A QuicReach shared cab from Bengaluru airport Terminal 1 starts at ₹400 with a fixed, surge-free fare. You see the exact upfront price for your drop address before you book, and it does not change if your flight lands late or at 3 AM.
Where does the cab pick me up at Terminal 1?
For a T1 arrival, your QuicReach driver waits at the Terminal 1 arrivals pickup area. We track your flight, so a delayed landing moves your pickup automatically instead of costing you the ride.
Can I book a cab to Terminal 1 in advance?
Yes, QuicReach is pre-booked rather than on-demand. For a T1 departure, the cab drops you at the Terminal 1 departure kerb. Book a slot that puts you at the airport at least two hours before a domestic flight and three before an international one. Booking at least two hours ahead also improves co-passenger matching on a shared ride, which is what keeps the fare down.
What happens if my flight into T1 is delayed?
We track your flight into T1. If it lands late your pickup moves with it and your driver is reassigned as needed. You do not rebook, and there is no surcharge for the delay.
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