Bengaluru airport's immersive design leave Japanese vlogger awestruck: 'I have never seen any airport like this before!'

Time of India

4 days ago

A Garden You Can Fly From
A Moment for India
In a world where most airports feel like concrete stopovers between cities, Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport is rewriting expectations—and winning hearts. A recent Instagram video by Japanese content creator Kaito has gone viral for all the right reasons: his stunned reaction to KIA's architecture, interiors, and lush green design left global viewers curious, and Indian audiences proud.Calling it 'one of the most beautiful airports in the world ,' Kaito's short video shows him walking through the airport with wide-eyed amazement. 'This architecture, I have never seen any airport like this before,' he says in the video posted to his Instagram account, @kaito_travelers.What struck Kaito most wasn't the usual flashy duty-free zones or runway views, but the striking use of greenery and immersive design. 'There are so many trees hanging from the ceiling,' he says, pointing to massive bell-shaped installations wrapped in plants. 'It looks like a five-star hotel or something. And it smells really, really good inside—like Aesop ,' he adds, referring to the luxury skincare brand known for its aromatic stores.As he pans his camera across the terminal, he notes, 'There is like an indoor waterfall here. I've never seen any airport with so much green inside.'He then draws comparisons to renowned global hubs like Singapore's Changi and Doha's Hamad International, noting that while those airports have gardens, Bengaluru's terminal is different. 'This is not a garden. Like, the whole airport is like a garden,' he says, clearly impressed. He even questions aloud whether the plants are real—only to confirm they are—adding, 'But there is no insect or something!'Kaito's video, titled 'One of the most beautiful airports in the world,' has drawn praise from both domestic and international viewers. One user commented, 'South India's pride, truly stunning.' Another added, 'Our airports are changing the way the world sees India.' One follower wrote, 'This feels like a garden you can fly from!'The design that left Kaito in awe is part of a larger vision for KIA. The new Terminal 2, also called the 'Terminal in a Garden,' was unveiled in 2022 with an emphasis on sustainability and biophilic architecture . Using hanging gardens, local art installations, and natural materials, the space was crafted to reflect Bengaluru's reputation as India's 'Garden City.'Unfortunately, Kaito couldn't explore the full stretch of the terminal. 'My boarding is already started, so I have to hurry. I didn't have much time to enjoy eating or shopping,' he says toward the end of his video. Yet, even in a short visit, Bengaluru left its mark.