Airport transfer
Bangalore Airport to Chickpet Taxi
Chickpet is the heart of old Bengaluru’s wholesale trade, and traders, wedding shoppers and visitors regularly need a ride between it and the airport. We offer pre-booked cabs in both directions, with the fare confirmed when you book.
The trip
Chickpet and Kempegowda Airport, both ways
Chickpet lies close to the city centre, near Avenue Road, City Market and the Majestic area, and from there it is a straight run up the northern corridor to the airport.
| To Kempegowda International Airport | About 34 km, about 35 min of driving |
| From the airport | About 35 km, about 40 min of driving |
| Main roads | NH 44 |
Route-planner figures from OpenStreetMap data, without traffic delays or stops. Bengaluru traffic varies a lot by time of day, so allow extra time for your flight; we will suggest a pickup time when you book.
These are route-planner figures without traffic or stops, with NH 44 listed as the main road. The market area slows down dramatically during trading hours, so the first kilometre can take as long as a much longer open stretch.
About the area
What brings people to Chickpet
Chickpet is known for its silk sarees, textiles and wedding shopping, and for crowded lanes of jewellery, stationery and general wholesale. The neighbouring Balepet, Avenue Road and Kalasipalyam are all part of the same old trading belt, with Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace nearby.
Visitors who fly in for a wedding shopping spree often carry bulky purchases on the way back. If that is you, think about a larger vehicle rather than a sedan.
Pickup advice
Meeting your cab in a congested market
Cars cannot always enter the narrowest lanes. For smooth pickups, suggest one of these:
- A wider road on the edge of the market, such as the main Avenue Road end.
- The hotel or lodge entrance you are staying at.
- The City Market side, if your shop is nearer there.
- A landmark near Majestic, if you are connecting from the bus or railway station.
Give the driver a phone number that you can answer. Shopkeepers know the area, and a quick call usually settles the exact spot.
Choosing
Fare questions and vehicle choice
Travellers search for the taxi fare before booking, and that is fair. We do not publish airport fares on this page. The fare for your trip is confirmed when you book, so call 99640 09999 or send a WhatsApp message with your pickup and flight details.
A Dzire or Ciaz is fine for one or two people. For a family with shopping bags, look at an Innova, or at a Tempo Traveller for a larger party. You can also see the neighbouring Kalasipalyam airport taxi page.
Why book with us
Useful for market visitors
Shopping luggage
Pick a bigger cab if you are carrying wedding purchases or stock.
Edge-of-market pickups
The driver meets you where a car can actually stop.
Fare on booking
Call 99640 09999 and the fare is confirmed before the trip.
Vehicle options
Cabs for Chickpet airport trips
Vehicle availability depends on your travel date. Tell us your group size and luggage when booking and we will suggest a suitable option.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chickpet from Bangalore airport?
The route planner shows about 34 km to the airport and about 35 km back from the airport, which is about 35 min and about 40 min of driving without traffic or stops.
What is the taxi fare from the airport to Chickpet?
Airport fares are confirmed when you book. We do not quote them on this page, so please call 99640 09999 for your trip.
Can the cab enter the Chickpet lanes?
Not always. The driver meets you at the nearest point where a car can safely stop, usually on a wider road.
Which vehicle suits a shopping trip?
An Innova or Crysta takes bulky bags more easily than a sedan.
Can I be picked up from Majestic?
Yes. Mention it when booking. The Majestic area is close to Chickpet.
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