KIA 17 Airport Bus
Royal Meenakshi Mall→Kempegowda International Airport
Best for: Bannerghatta Road (variant)
About the KIA 17 airport bus route
KIA 17 is a BMTC Vayu Vajra AC Volvo service linking Royal Meenakshi Mall to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) at Devanahalli. It's best known for serving bannerghatta road (variant). Fares run ₹300–₹360 depending on your boarding stop, and buses arrive every 30–60 mins.
The exact intermediate halts aren't listed on BMTC's public schedule — the on-bus route board carries the current sequence. Journey time depends heavily on traffic; leave with buffer during peak windows.
Riders often combine Namma Metro with KIA 17: hop off at Jayadeva Hospital station and grab the bus there.
KIA 17 bus timings
BMTC runs KIA 17 in both directions with the same route number and frequency.
To airport (Royal Meenakshi Mall → KIA)
- First bus
- BMTC helpline
- Last bus
- BMTC helpline
- Frequency
- 30–60 mins
From airport (KIA → Royal Meenakshi Mall)
- First bus
- Similar to origin
- Last bus
- Similar to origin
- Frequency
- 30–60 mins
Peak-hour heads up
Bengaluru traffic is heaviest 5–9 AM towards the airport and 6–10 PM from the airport. Add 20–45 minutes of buffer during these windows.
KIA 17 route overview
The detailed stop-by-stop list for KIA 17 isn't published on BMTC's public schedule. The route starts at Royal Meenakshi Mall and terminates at Kempegowda International Airport. Ask the conductor at boarding to confirm intermediate halts, or use the on-bus route board.
Payment, luggage & live tracking on KIA 17
How to pay
- UPI: PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm — scan the conductor's QR
- Cards accepted on the on-board POS machine
- Cash — keep small denominations if UPI is patchy at the airport bay
- BMTC Tummoc / BMTC app for pre-booking on select trips
Luggage rules
- Under-floor storage for suitcases & strollers — no separate luggage fee
- Keep passports, laptops & valuables in the cabin with you
- Oversized/awkward items may be refused during peak-hour crush
- Label bags — collect immediately at the airport bus stand
Track KIA 17 live
- BMTC Tummoc / BMTC ITS app — real-time bus location
- Google Maps Transit — search "KIA 17"
- Moovit — arrival predictions per stop
- SMS 5676750 with route code for next-bus info
Peak-hour tips
- Buffer 45–60 minutes on 5–8 AM & 6–9 PM peak windows
- Silk Board, Marathahalli & Hebbal are the worst chokepoints
- For a 6 AM flight, catch the 3–4 AM slot — traffic is clear
- Return: pick the first bus at the airport bay to avoid boarding scrum
KIA 17 — frequently asked questions
Other Bengaluru airport bus routes
If KIA 17doesn't work for your area, try one of the other 19 numbered KIA routes.
KIA 17 Airport Bus
Royal Meenakshi Mall→Kempegowda International Airport
Best for: Bannerghatta Road (variant)
About the KIA 17 airport bus route
KIA 17 is a BMTC Vayu Vajra AC Volvo service linking Royal Meenakshi Mall to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) at Devanahalli. It's best known for serving bannerghatta road (variant). Fares run ₹300–₹360 depending on your boarding stop, and buses arrive every 30–60 mins.
The exact intermediate halts aren't listed on BMTC's public schedule — the on-bus route board carries the current sequence. Journey time depends heavily on traffic; leave with buffer during peak windows.
Riders often combine Namma Metro with KIA 17: hop off at Jayadeva Hospital station and grab the bus there.
KIA 17 bus timings
BMTC runs KIA 17 in both directions with the same route number and frequency.
To airport (Royal Meenakshi Mall → KIA)
- First bus
- BMTC helpline
- Last bus
- BMTC helpline
- Frequency
- 30–60 mins
From airport (KIA → Royal Meenakshi Mall)
- First bus
- Similar to origin
- Last bus
- Similar to origin
- Frequency
- 30–60 mins
Peak-hour heads up
Bengaluru traffic is heaviest 5–9 AM towards the airport and 6–10 PM from the airport. Add 20–45 minutes of buffer during these windows.
KIA 17 route overview
The detailed stop-by-stop list for KIA 17 isn't published on BMTC's public schedule. The route starts at Royal Meenakshi Mall and terminates at Kempegowda International Airport. Ask the conductor at boarding to confirm intermediate halts, or use the on-bus route board.
Payment, luggage & live tracking on KIA 17
How to pay
- UPI: PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm — scan the conductor's QR
- Cards accepted on the on-board POS machine
- Cash — keep small denominations if UPI is patchy at the airport bay
- BMTC Tummoc / BMTC app for pre-booking on select trips
Luggage rules
- Under-floor storage for suitcases & strollers — no separate luggage fee
- Keep passports, laptops & valuables in the cabin with you
- Oversized/awkward items may be refused during peak-hour crush
- Label bags — collect immediately at the airport bus stand
Track KIA 17 live
- BMTC Tummoc / BMTC ITS app — real-time bus location
- Google Maps Transit — search "KIA 17"
- Moovit — arrival predictions per stop
- SMS 5676750 with route code for next-bus info
Peak-hour tips
- Buffer 45–60 minutes on 5–8 AM & 6–9 PM peak windows
- Silk Board, Marathahalli & Hebbal are the worst chokepoints
- For a 6 AM flight, catch the 3–4 AM slot — traffic is clear
- Return: pick the first bus at the airport bay to avoid boarding scrum
KIA 17 — frequently asked questions
Other Bengaluru airport bus routes
If KIA 17doesn't work for your area, try one of the other 19 numbered KIA routes.