Cheap flights from Manchester to Bangalore

The shoulder weeks on either side of the quiet season often bring the lowest fares, and March stands out as the cheapest month on this route in the listed price data. Winter months from December through February sit near the Indian season, so expect fares to move. Booking a few weeks ahead and shifting your dates midweek can also help you trim the airfare.

The options split between full-service Gulf carriers and smaller European operators feeding their networks. Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines connect through their respective hubs, with checked baggage and meals typically part of the fare. Swiss and Lufthansa City Airlines route you via their European hubs instead. Indigo, a low-cost carrier, may appear on the Indian side, and its cheapest ticket usually covers a carry-on only. Helvetic Airways and Emerald Airlines operate short regional legs, so check what a connecting fare includes at each stage.

Kempegowda Intl is a large modern airport some distance outside Bangalore, so leave time for the transfer rather than expecting a quick hop into town. Metered taxis and app-based cabs are the usual ways in, and prepaid counters sit in the arrivals hall. Watch for peak-hour traffic on the road into the city, which can stretch the journey considerably.

Currency

INR (₹)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G · 230 V

Language

English, Hindi

Emergency number

112, 100, 101

Calling code

+91

Internet domain

.in, .بھارت

Population of Bangalore

12.3 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+05:30 (Asia/Kolkata)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm whether the connection is on one ticket, because separate tickets leave you responsible for a missed transfer.
• Check baggage rules for each leg, since low-cost and regional operators often include less than Gulf full-service carriers.
• Check Manchester International as your departure point, as Manchester has a single airport but some fares list a different start city.
• Check visa and passport requirements for India before you buy, including e-visa eligibility.
• Check the price calendar for March and neighbouring months, since fares shift with the seasons.
• Check the layover length on Gulf routings, as stopover times vary widely between airlines.