BMTC Bus Route 281-AP PTH-KIAS (Kempegowda International Airport to Puttenahalli) — Timings, Stops & Schedule | iloveblr
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BMTC Route 281-AP PTH-KIAS — Kempegowda International Airport to Puttenahalli

Kempegowda International Airport to Puttenahalli

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Route 281-AP PTH-KIAS — Key Facts

Updated 23 Oct 2026
Route number
281-AP PTH-KIAS
Origin
Kempegowda International Airport
Destination
Puttenahalli
Total stops
28
Trips per day
14
Service type
Vayu Vajra (Airport)
First bus
9:40 AM
Last bus
9:50 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼

09:40 10:10 10:40 11:10 11:40 17:10 17:40 18:10 18:40 19:50 20:20 20:50 21:20 21:50

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Stop-by-Stop Sequence

28 total stops
1 Kempegowda International Airport
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Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) bus stop serves Bengaluru's international airport at Devanahalli, about 35 km north of central Bengaluru on NH 44 — India's third-busiest airport by passenger traffic, with Terminal 1 handling domestic and some international flights and Terminal 2, opened in 2022, handling international departures and arrivals. The airport is the terminus of the BMTC Vayu Vajra (KIA-series) airport buses, which run from Majestic, Shivajinagar, Shanthinagar, Electronic City, Whitefield, Hebbal, Yelahanka, Banashankari and other city points, along with KSRTC FlyBus services, airport taxis and app-based cabs. The stop is the alighting and boarding point for air travellers, airport staff and meeters-and-greeters, and is the single most searched transit destination in Karnataka.

🚇 No metro station near this stop

📍 Nearby

  • Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 1 — adjacent
  • Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 — 2 km
  • KIA Cargo Village — 3 km
  • KIA Back Gate — 2 km
  • Devanahalli — 12 km
  • Yelahanka — 15 km
  • Hebbal — 25 km
  • Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station) — 35 km
2 DHFL
3 Cargo Village
✈️ Details ▼

Cargo Village bus stop serves the Cargo Village complex at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), the dedicated air cargo and logistics zone on the northern side of the airport at Devanahalli, about 35 km north of central Bengaluru. The Cargo Village houses cargo terminals, freight forwarders, customs clearance, cold-chain and logistics operators handling import and export traffic through KIA, and the stop is used mainly by cargo and logistics staff, clearing agents and ground-handling workers rather than passengers. It connects to Devanahalli, Yelahanka, Hebbal and Majestic via BMTC services and airport-road routes.

🚇 No metro station near this stop
✈️ Kempegowda Airport ~3 km away

📍 Nearby

  • Cargo Village, KIA — adjacent
  • Kempegowda International Airport Cargo Terminal — 500 m
  • KIA Terminal 1 — 4 km
  • KIA Terminal 2 — 6 km
  • Devanahalli — 10 km
  • Yelahanka — 17 km
  • Hebbal — 27 km
4 Kempegowda International Airport Back Gate
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Kempegowda International Airport Back Gate bus stop serves the rear gate of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru's international airport at Devanahalli, about 35 km north of central Bengaluru on NH 44. KIA is India's third-busiest airport by passenger traffic, with Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 handling domestic and international flights, and the Vayu Vajra (KIA-series) BMTC airport buses, KSRTC FlyBus services and taxi stands operating from the terminal forecourts. The Back Gate stop serves airport staff, cargo and ground-handling workers, and travellers using the airport road approach, connecting to Majestic, Shivajinagar, Shanthinagar, Hebbal, Yelahanka, Whitefield and Electronic City.

🚇 No metro station near this stop

📍 Nearby

  • Kempegowda International Airport Back Gate — adjacent
  • KIA Terminal 1 — 2 km
  • KIA Terminal 2 — 4 km
  • KIA Cargo Terminal — 3 km
  • Devanahalli — 12 km
  • Yelahanka — 15 km
  • Hebbal — 25 km
  • Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station) — 35 km
5 Beguru
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Beguru bus stop is in Begur (also written Beguru), south-east Bengaluru, off Begur Road near Bommanahalli, HSR Layout and Singasandra. Begur is one of Bengaluru's oldest settlements, known for the Begur Fort, the 9th-century Begur inscription and the Begur Lake wetland. It is a growing residential locality with layouts, local markets and schools, serving commuters working in Electronic City, Bommanahalli and the HSR Layout tech belt. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Bommanahalli, Electronic City and Bannerghatta Road.

🚇 No metro station near this stop
✈️ Kempegowda Airport ~44 km away

🚌 Other buses at this stop:

📍 Nearby

  • Begur — adjacent
  • Begur Road — adjacent
  • Begur Fort — 1 km
  • Begur Lake — 1.5 km
  • Begur Road Junction — 2 km
  • Bommanahalli — 3 km
  • HSR Layout — 3 km
  • Singasandra — 2.5 km
6 Muthukadahalli
7 Shettigere
8 Doddajala
9 Meenakunte
10 Chikkajala
11 Kadiganahalli Gate
12 Vidyanagara Cross
13 Bettahalasuru Cross
14 SMVIT Cross
15 Hunasamaranahalli
16 Bharathinagara
17 Indian Air Force
18 Bagalur Cross
✈️ Details ▼

Bagalur Cross bus stop is at the Bagalur Cross junction on Bellary Road (NH 44) near Kogilu and Yelahanka, north Bengaluru, on the main airport corridor. Bagalur Road branches east from here towards Bagalur and the KIA cargo/airport belt. Connects to Majestic, Hebbal, Yelahanka and Kempegowda International Airport.

🚇 No metro station near this stop
✈️ Kempegowda Airport ~20 km away

🚌 Other buses at this stop:

276 277 278 279 K-1 K-2

📍 Nearby

  • Bagalur Cross junction — adjacent
  • Bellary Road (NH 44) — adjacent
  • Kogilu — 1 km
  • Yelahanka — 3 km
  • Bagalur — 8 km
19 Palanahalli Gate
20 Venkatala
21 Kendriya Vihara
22 Kogilu Cross
23 Yelahanka Santhe Circle
24 NES Office
25 Sheshadripuram College
26 Escorts
27 Wheel And Axle Plant
28 Puttenahalli

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about BMTC route 281-AP PTH-KIAS

What is the route of BMTC bus 281-AP PTH-KIAS? ▼

BMTC route 281-AP PTH-KIAS runs from Kempegowda International Airport to Puttenahalli, covering 28 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.

How many stops does BMTC route 281-AP PTH-KIAS have? ▼

BMTC bus 281-AP PTH-KIAS stops at 28 stops between its origin and destination (Puttenahalli).

What are the first and last bus timings for BMTC route 281-AP PTH-KIAS? ▼

The first BMTC bus on route 281-AP PTH-KIAS departs at 9:40 AM and the last bus departs at 9:50 PM.

What are the bus timings for BMTC route 281-AP PTH-KIAS? ▼

The scheduled timings for BMTC bus 281-AP PTH-KIAS are: 09:40 10:10 10:40 11:10 11:40 17:10 17:40 18:10 18:40 19:50 20:20 20:50 21:20 21:50 See the full schedule table above.

How many buses run on BMTC route 281-AP PTH-KIAS per day? ▼

BMTC route 281-AP PTH-KIAS operates approximately 14 scheduled trips per day between Kempegowda International Airport and Puttenahalli.

What type of bus service is BMTC route 281-AP PTH-KIAS? ▼

BMTC route 281-AP PTH-KIAS is operated as a Vayu Vajra (Airport) within Bengaluru's BMTC city bus network.

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