Airport transfer

Silk Board to Bangalore Airport Taxi

Central Silk Board is one of the most recognised junctions in Bengaluru, and a lot of airport journeys begin or end near it. A pre-booked taxi from Silk Board to Bangalore airport gives you a fixed starting point and a plan for the long drive north.

The route

The Silk Board and airport drive

The route planner shows SH 104 as the main road. Distances are close in both directions, though the times differ slightly.

To Kempegowda International Airport	About 44 km, about 50 min of driving
From the airport	About 43 km, about 45 min of driving
Main roads	SH 104

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.

Please note these are route-planner figures without traffic or stops. The junction itself is famous for slow-moving vehicles, so the first few minutes of a trip from here can take longer than the rest of the stretch.

Pickup points

Where we pick up near Silk Board

Our pickups cover the junction and the neighbourhoods that cluster around it: BTM Layout, HSR Layout, Madiwala, Bommanahalli and the Hosur Road corridor towards Electronic City. Offices and apartments on these roads are numerous, so a clear landmark is helpful. Because the junction is hectic, many travellers choose a quieter side street or a building entrance rather than the flyover itself.

For HSR Layout or Electronic City specifically, you can also open the dedicated pages for HSR Layout and Electronic City.

Timing

Beating the rush

Because Silk Board traffic builds quickly in the morning and evening, leave with more margin than usual if your flight falls in those windows. Find your airline’s check-in cut-off, count backwards, and then add a cushion for the junction. A late-night or very early-morning ride is generally calmer.

On arrival, share your flight number and terminal, Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, so we can plan the pickup. The return drive down from the airport is long, and a car waiting at the exit is easier than finding one yourself.

Good to know

Making a Silk Board airport trip easier

Many offices and apartments near the junction sit along service roads, and the main road itself is not a place to stop. Tell the driver your exact building or gate, and be ready to step out as soon as the car arrives. This lets the driver move on quickly and keeps the start of the trip calm.

The Hosur Road side of Bengaluru is home to technology parks and residential blocks, so you may find that several neighbours have flights at similar times. If you are travelling with colleagues, you can ask for a larger car rather than booking two sedans, which is often easier to coordinate.

Finally, remember that the return from the airport at night is generally smoother than the morning drop. If you land late, the ride back is likely to be faster, but the distance still demands a comfortable seat and a driver who is rested.

Vehicles

Matching the car to your bags

Software professionals flying out for a work trip usually pick a sedan. Families heading on holiday with trolleys and cabin bags are better off in an Innova. Details are on the Innova airport taxi page. The fare is confirmed when you book.

Vehicle options

Choose a cab from Silk Board

Vehicle availability depends on your travel date. Tell us your group size and luggage when booking and we will suggest a suitable option.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Compact sedan suited to airport runs, city trips and small families.

Toyota Etios

Comfortable sedan with practical boot space for luggage.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Roomier sedan for longer drives and business travel.

Toyota Innova

MPV for families and groups travelling with luggage.

Toyota Innova Crysta

Premium MPV popular for long outstation drives.

Toyota Innova Hycross

Newer-generation Innova with a refined cabin.