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All international flight operations at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will be shifted to Terminal-2 (T-2) from September 1. Currently, all international flight operations are confined to the 15-year-old Terminal-1 (T-1). 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. At present, T-2 is operating only domestic services. Three domestic carriers, Star Air, AirAsia India, and Vistara are operating from the new terminal. A BIAL spokesperson said that starting from September 1, T-2 would be exclusively used for international flight operations. With the shifting of all international flight operations to T-2, the old terminal or T-1 will cater to only domestic operations. “To minimise the impact on passengers, the refurbishment will begin after relocating all international traffic to T-2. By transferring international operations to T-2, the airport creates a window of opportunity with reduced demand on T-1 (existing international area),” a spokesperson said. A total of 31.91 million passengers travelled through the KIA during 2022-23. Of this, 28.12 million were domestic passengers and 3.78 million international passengers. The airport is connected to 25 international destinations. Prior to commencing international operations at the KIA immigration counters, Customs offices, duty-free shops, and retail, and food and beverage outlets would be setup at T-2. T-2 is referred to as “Termi...

PM Narendra Modiwill inaugurate Kempegowda International Airport ’s second terminal, unveil the 108ft statue of city founder Kempegowda on Friday. Here is all you need to know about the terminal : Exclusive domestic terminal The 2,55,645 sqm Phase 1 of T2 will initially serve as an exclusive terminal for domestic flights as T1 will continue to cater to international operations. Bengaluru: Bamboo touch amps up visual appeal of Kempegowda international airport's Terminal 2 Terminal 2 (T2) of KIA, which is all set to be inaugurated on Friday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, can be termed a bamboo paradise. A majority of the structure is crafted with engineered bamboo, a renewable material considered to emit zero carbon, to symbolise the Garden City.T2 will commence full-fledged operations from the end of December as a domestic terminal catering to 25 million passengers a year. Spread over a total area of 2,55,645 square metres, there will be nine customs hand baggage screening. Terminal-in-a-garden The terminal seeks to give a pleasant experience to travellers, as the Rs 5,000 crore initiative has incorporated the concept of a "Terminal-in-a-garden", a first of its kind. • 22 entry and exit gates • 5,932 gate lounge seating • 95 check-in bays • 17 security check lanes • Departure immigration - 30 conventionally manned, 10 e-gates • Arival immigration - 34 conventional, 6 e-gates, 20 visa on-arrival bays • Nine baggage claim belts • 15 tarmac bus gates Nadaprabhu Kempegowda st...

"ORAT programme is already underway, which involves conducting trials with all airlines and ground handling companies and testing all the systems. So by the time we move in, the staff will have already undergone extensive training. They will be well-acquainted with the floors, routes, and various other aspects, guaranteeing a seamless operation right from day one," said Marar. September 1 is the firm date for the collective transition of all international airlines from T1 to T2. The transition will not be carried out in phases, as immigration counters and customs office need to be set up. At midnight on August 31, all international traffic will be shifted to T2. This overnight transition is quite exciting".

By India Today News Desk: The new terminal, T2, at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport), will be operational from September 1 for all international flights, according to Moneycontrol. Hari Marar, MD and CEO of Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), which operates KIA, told Moneycontrol, "International operations will be completely relocated to T2, while Terminal 1 (T1) will exclusively serve as a domestic terminal. September 1 is the firm date for the collective transition of all international airlines from T1 to T2. The transition will not be carried out in phases, as immigration counters and customs office need to be set up. At midnight on August 31, all international traffic will be shifted to T2. This overnight transition is quite exciting". Terminal 2 is designed as a tribute to the garden city of Bengaluru and the passenger experience is meant to be a “walk in the garden.” Passengers will travel through 10,000+ sq metres of green walls, hanging gardens and outdoor gardens and all of these were made in India using indigenous technology. READ I In 2023-24, BIAL is expected to approach close to 40 million passengers. "Once the international airlines shifted to T2, refurbishment work of T1 will commence. The international portion of T1 will be converted back to a domestic terminal. T1 will undergo a complete transformation to become a fully integrated domestic terminal," Marar said, added the report.

Starting 1 September, all international flight operations at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will be shifted to Terminal-2 (T-2). The state-of-the-art Terminal 2 of Bengaluru airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 11 November 2022. At present, T-2 is operating only domestic services. Three domestic carriers, Star Air, AirAsia India, and Vistara are operating from the new terminal. Currently, all international flights operate from the 15-year-old Terminal-1 (T-1). With the shifting of all international flight operations to T-2, the old terminal or T-1 will cater to only domestic operations. "International operations will be completely relocated to T2, while Terminal 1 (T1) will exclusively serve as a domestic terminal. 1 September is the firm date for the collective transition of all international airlines from T1 to T2. The transition will not be carried out in phases, as immigration counters and customs office need to be set up. At midnight on August 31, all international traffic will be shifted to T2. This overnight transition is quite exciting," Hari Marar, MD and CEO of Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), which operates KIA, said. During FY 2022-2023, Kempegowda International Airport recorded a total of 31.91 million passengers which included 28.12 million domestic passengers and 3.78 million international passengers. The airport is connected to 25 international destinations and a dedicated terminal for international flights will ...

Terminal 2 (T2) is a garden terminal that was built in phases at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, to accommodate the increasing passenger traffic. The airport is one of the biggest airports in India. Operated by Bengaluru International Airport (BIAL), it is claimed to be India’s first greenfield airport terminal to be built under a public-private partnership. AirAsia India shifted all domestic operations to T2 in February 2023, with more domestic airlines expected to follow suit. International airlines are expected to start operations from the terminal over the next few months. The new terminal is expected to serve approximately 25 million passengers a year. Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 design details The terminal’s design is inspired by Bengaluru’s popularity as a ‘Garden City’. The terminal is spread across four levels. The first phase has a built-up area of 255,661m². Passengers have a unique experience as they travel through more than 10,000m² of green walls, hanging gardens and outdoor gardens. The terminal features a large indoor garden with rammed-earth walls and waterfalls, which acts as a gateway into the densely landscaped retail area. The ceiling at the entrance, check-in and security area features hanging planted bells. The three-storeyed forest belt, which is located between the main terminal building and the boarding gates, offers a unique outdoor experience for arriving and departing passengers. It is well conne...

BENGALURU: From September 1, 2023, all international flight operations in Bengaluru will commence from the newly unveiled Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) as Terminal 1 will switch to an all-exclusive domestic operator. Sources with the KIA said the works are swiftly under way towards the September 1 deadline to start all international operations from the T2 dubbed the Terminal in a Garden for its green outlook. While the shift is expected to take place gradually, August 31 will be the final day for international flights to take off from Terminal 1. Offices of the Indian Customs and other agencies as part of the international operations is getting ready at T2 apart from an advanced baggage drop and screening system for a large number of international travellers. Work is also processing into setting up other facilities including duty-free outlets, diners and lounges at the new terminal. The 2,55,645 sq m Phase 1 of the T2 that was unveiled on November 11, 2022, began flight operations on January 15, 2023, with domestic carrier Star Air being the first. At present Vistara and Air Asia also operate domestic flights from T2 where more domestic carriers are expected to open operations. With all international operations shifting to T2 from September 1, T1 will turn into a domestic terminal and will undergo renovation and refurbishing mainly to its baggage system, airport sources added.

Starting September 1, 2023, all international operations at Bengaluru Airport will move to Terminal 2. Terminal 1 will become an all-domestic terminal. The move is part of a plan to decongest the airport and improve passenger experience. t has 120 check-in counters, 60 immigration counters, and 10 aerobridges. Check details -

PM Narendra Modiwill inaugurate Kempegowda International Airport ’s second terminal, unveil the 108ft statue of city founder Kempegowda on Friday. Here is all you need to know about the terminal : Exclusive domestic terminal The 2,55,645 sqm Phase 1 of T2 will initially serve as an exclusive terminal for domestic flights as T1 will continue to cater to international operations. Bengaluru: Bamboo touch amps up visual appeal of Kempegowda international airport's Terminal 2 Terminal 2 (T2) of KIA, which is all set to be inaugurated on Friday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, can be termed a bamboo paradise. A majority of the structure is crafted with engineered bamboo, a renewable material considered to emit zero carbon, to symbolise the Garden City.T2 will commence full-fledged operations from the end of December as a domestic terminal catering to 25 million passengers a year. Spread over a total area of 2,55,645 square metres, there will be nine customs hand baggage screening. Terminal-in-a-garden The terminal seeks to give a pleasant experience to travellers, as the Rs 5,000 crore initiative has incorporated the concept of a "Terminal-in-a-garden", a first of its kind. • 22 entry and exit gates • 5,932 gate lounge seating • 95 check-in bays • 17 security check lanes • Departure immigration - 30 conventionally manned, 10 e-gates • Arival immigration - 34 conventional, 6 e-gates, 20 visa on-arrival bays • Nine baggage claim belts • 15 tarmac bus gates Nadaprabhu Kempegowda st...

"ORAT programme is already underway, which involves conducting trials with all airlines and ground handling companies and testing all the systems. So by the time we move in, the staff will have already undergone extensive training. They will be well-acquainted with the floors, routes, and various other aspects, guaranteeing a seamless operation right from day one," said Marar. September 1 is the firm date for the collective transition of all international airlines from T1 to T2. The transition will not be carried out in phases, as immigration counters and customs office need to be set up. At midnight on August 31, all international traffic will be shifted to T2. This overnight transition is quite exciting".