Bengaluru airport urges passengers to arrive 3 hours early amid nationwide security alert
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru said Friday it has introduced enhanced screening measures for all passengers, and advised travellers to arrive at least three hours before their flight's departure to ensure a smooth check-in, security clearance, and boarding experience.
Amid nationwide heightened security alert following the escalation of tension between India and Pakistan, authorities also asked passengers to check with their airlines for the latest flight updates.
'The airport has requested travellers' cooperation and understanding during this period of increased security measures. These steps are aimed at ensuring passenger safety in light of the current security situation,' said an official of the Bangalore International Airport Limited, which operates the airport.
Passengers travelling through BLR Airport are advised to arrive at least three hours prior to departure in light of heightened security measures.
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Mangalore International Airport, managed by Adani Group, also requested passengers to arrive early. In an advisory, the airport authorities stated, 'In view of enhanced security measures, passengers may experience longer wait times at the airport. We recommend arriving well in advance to ensure a smooth travel experience.'
According to BIAL officials, Bengaluru airport has seen 49 flight cancellations over the last two days due to the closure of more than 20 airports nationwide. On Wednesday, 29 flights were cancelled, including 15 arrivals and 14 departures. On Thursday, 20 flights were cancelled, with 11 arrivals and nine departures affected.
Air India cancelled all flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot until 5.29 am on Saturday, May 10, 2025, due to aviation authority notifications on airport closures following Operation Sindoor. Two international flights to Amritsar were also diverted to Delhi.
IndiGo cancelled 165 flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Dharamshala, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Gwalior, and Kishangarh until 5.29 am on May 10 due to airspace restrictions and airport closures in northern India. Passengers were advised to check flight status and rebook or request refunds via IndiGo's website.
SpiceJet also announced operational disruptions to Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar until further notice, impacting departures, arrivals, and connecting flights.
Flights to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, and Hindon were affected due to northern airport closures. Akasa Air cancelled flights to Dharamshala, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Bhuj, and Amritsar due to security-related airport closures, issuing advisories to passengers to check flight status.
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