Showing posts with label Airport. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Airport. Show all posts

Friday, May 7, 2010

Shuttle Service to the Bengaluru International Airport

  Airport Shuttle Service: BMTC has procured 40 air-conditioned Volvo buses for dedicated Shuttle Services between the Airport and seven destinations across the City. Named Vayu Vajra, these buses will ply on nine routes, every 15 minutes. The cost of the bus fare would range from Rs. 80 to Rs. 200 depending on the distance.

In addition, BMTC has also procured 116 Ashok Leyland Non AC buses to connect the airport to the City. Named Suvarna, these buses will ply during peak hours of the morning and evening. The cost for each trip in these buses will range between Rs.20 to Rs.90 per trip, depending on the distance travelled.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Shuttle Service Fares

Bangalore New Airport Shuttle Service Fares from different parts of Bangalore

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Parking Facilities at Bengaluru International Airport

Parking Facilities: The Bengaluru International Airport’s car park can accommodate 2000 cars. The system used for the parking management is fully automated, efficient and transparent and is provided by SKIDATA™, a leading global provider of car park systems at airports. Central Parking Solutions, India’s largest car park operator, will manage parking at the new airport.

The passengers and visitors using the parking facility at the new airport will find it cheaper and more flexible when compared to the existing airport. A 10 minute free drop off facility has been created in front of the terminal building to facilitate the passengers. For parking, various zones have been created, these include long term parking, short term parking & two wheelers, general parking and taxis.

Car parking fees have been priced at Rs.40/- for two hours and Rs.20/- for every additional hour in the general parking area. For overnight parking, Rs. 300 will be charged for the first 24 hours and Rs. 200 for every additional day. An airport parking map has been developed to help passengers use the facilities depending on their requirement.

BIAL will also provide valet parking, a dedicated zone for tour operator buses and premium pick up areas. Travellers can be assured that parking, getting picked up or dropped off at the new airport will be convenient and well organised.


In addition to this, BIAL has a staff parking lot that can accommodate 700 cars.


Bangalore Airport Shuttle Service

Transportation Options (Shuttle Service) to the Bengaluru International Airport

Airport Shuttle Service: BMTC has procured 40 air-conditioned Volvo buses for dedicated Shuttle Services between the Airport and seven destinations across the City. Named Vayu Vajra, these buses will ply on nine routes, every 15 minutes. The cost of the bus fare would range from Rs. 80 to Rs. 200 depending on the distance.

In addition, BMTC has also procured 116 Ashok Leyland Non AC buses to connect the airport to the City. Named Suvarna, these buses will ply during peak hours of the morning and evening. The cost for each trip in these buses will range between Rs.20 to Rs.90 per trip, depending on the distance travelled.

Taxi Service to Bangalore Airport

Transportation Options (Taxi Service) to the Bengaluru International Airport

Taxi service: The taxi services to and from the airport have been designed to suit everyone’s requirements and budget.

Post-paid taxi facilities
BIAL is committed to providing reliable, affordable and safe taxi facilities at the airport. BIAL has selected (by open tender) MERU & EASYCAB to provide basic taxi services. The taxi operators will have basic AC cars, all equipped with tracking devices to ensure safety and transparency. Both operators have professional call centres. Hence, passengers coming to the airport can call the cab call centres and a cab will pick them up and drop them at the airport. For passengers arriving at the airport, there is a dedicated taxi holding area where the passenger can get a cab.
The post paid taxi facility will be available on meter charges @ Rs.15/- per km (subject to Govt regulation).

Pre-paid facilities
Hertz and Akbar Travels will provide pre paid Limousine and car rental facilities. Hertz will launch a fleet of Mercedes - C & E class cars and will expand the fleet depending on the demand and business objectives. Limousine services will be available at the limo service counters at the terminal building arrival and based on special tariffs applicable for BIAL.

Self Drive
Cars will also be available on self drive basis. There will be three ranges of self drive cars- the compact category (Suzuki Swift), the intermediate range – (Ford Fiesta), the standard category- (Toyota corolla), Multi Utility Vehicles (Toyota Innova) and Sports Utility Vehicles (Ford Endeavour).

These cars will be given to the passenger with a full fuel tank and the car has to be returned with full fuel tank. A flexible pick up and drop off facility in town and at the airport will be offered. To elaborate, the passenger can pick up the car at the airport and then drop it off anywhere in the city or in Hyderabad or Chennai. Similarly, he can pick up the car at any of these cities and drop it off at the airport. The conditions are that the customer has to be over 21 yrs of age and possess a valid Indian license

Bangalore International Airport



The Bengaluru International Airport - date of opening has been announced as May 23, 2008.

The Master plan focuses on making the new Bangalore International Airport capable of handling large capacity airplanes and cargo, and effectively managing a future passenger traffic capacity of 40 to 50 million.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Terminal
Runway
Taxiways
Apron
Main access road
Air traffic control facilities
Aviation equipment
Rescue & Fire fighting facilities
Airline support facilities
Water supply
Sewerage & Drainage
Electrical
Fuel farm
Administration & Maintenance
Boundary wall/Security wall
Flight catering
Cargo complex
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance area


Bangalore International Airport Limited

118, Gayathri Lakefront
Outer Ring Road
Hebbal
Bangalore - 560 024
Tel: +91 80 2354 0000
Fax: +91 80 2333 3400