BMTC Bus Timings & Stops
Route 281-AP KBS-KIA — Key Facts
Updated 4 Nov 2026- Route number
- 281-AP KBS-KIA
- Origin
- Kempegowda International Airport
- Destination
- Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic
- Total stops
- 37
- Daily pass
- ₹95
- Monthly pass
- ₹1,400
- Trips per day
- 6
- Service type
- Ordinary Bus
- First bus
- 11:25 AM
- Last bus
- 2:05 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
11:25 12:10 12:30 13:00 13:25 14:05
Stop-by-Stop Sequence
37 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.
📍 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
3
Cargo Village
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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.
📍 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.
📍 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.
📍 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
18
Bagalur Cross
✈️ Details
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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.
📍 Nearby
- Bagalur Cross junction — adjacent
- Bellary Road (NH 44) — adjacent
- Kogilu — 1 km
- Yelahanka — 3 km
- Bagalur — 8 km
27
Byatarayanapura
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Byatarayanapura bus stop is in Byatarayanapura, north Bengaluru, on Bellary Road (NH 44) near Kodigehalli, Sahakarnagar and Yelahanka. It is a major residential locality and assembly constituency, with the Byatarayanapura Lake and several apartment clusters nearby. Connects to Majestic, Hebbal, Yelahanka and the airport corridor.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Byatarayanapura — adjacent
- Bellary Road (NH 44) — adjacent
- Byatarayanapura Lake — 800 m
- Kodigehalli — 1 km
- Sahakarnagar — 1.5 km
- Hebbal Flyover — 3 km
31
Mekhri Circle
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Mekhri Circle bus stop is at the Mekhri Circle junction in north-central Bengaluru, where Jayamahal Road, Bellary Road (NH 44) and Sankey Road meet at the start of the Hebbal flyover. It is a major interchange for buses heading north towards Hebbal, Yelahanka, Devanahalli and Kempegowda International Airport, and south towards Majestic and MG Road. Near Bangalore Golf Club, Sadashivanagar, RMV Extension and Jayamahal Palace. Connects to Majestic, Shivajinagar, Hebbal, Yelahanka and the airport.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Mekhri Circle Junction — adjacent
- Hebbal Flyover (start) — 500 m
- Bangalore Golf Club — 700 m
- Sadashivanagar — 800 m
- RMV Extension — 1 km
- Cantonment Railway Station — 2 km
- Cubbon Park Metro Station — 3 km
37
Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic
🚇 Details
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Kempegowda Bus Station (KBS), universally known as Majestic, is Bengaluru's largest and busiest BMTC terminus, located in Gandhi Nagar at the heart of the city. It handles 500+ BMTC routes and is the primary interchange between BMTC buses and Namma Metro — the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda metro station sits directly below, connecting the Purple and Green lines. KSR Bengaluru City railway station is about 1 km away, and Vayu Vajra airport buses KIA-7 and KIA-9 depart from the KBS forecourt. The surrounding Gandhi Nagar, Chickpet and Avenue Road areas are Bengaluru's oldest commercial districts.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station — Purple & Green Line interchange, directly below KBS — adjacent
- KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station — main city railway station, long-distance trains — 1 km
- Gandhi Nagar Main Road — busy shopping street, textiles and electronics — 300 m
- Chickpet Market — historic wholesale market for silk sarees and textiles — 900 m
- Avenue Road — Bengaluru's book and stationery market — 1 km
- SP Road — electronics, computer hardware and spare parts hub — 1.2 km
- Balepet — wholesale market for flowers, fruits and grains — 1 km
- KR Market — city's largest flower, vegetable and fruit market — 1.5 km
- Commercial Street — branded retail and fashion shopping street — 3 km
- Mantri Mall, Seshadripuram — mid-size mall with retail and food court — 2.5 km
- Cubbon Park — 300-acre heritage park, ideal for morning walks — 2 km
- Vidhana Soudha — Karnataka state legislature building, iconic landmark — 2.5 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route 281-AP KBS-KIA
What is the route of BMTC bus 281-AP KBS-KIA? ▼
BMTC route 281-AP KBS-KIA runs from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic, covering 37 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route 281-AP KBS-KIA have? ▼
BMTC bus 281-AP KBS-KIA stops at 37 stops between its origin and destination (Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic).
Is there a daily or monthly pass for BMTC bus 281-AP KBS-KIA? ▼
Yes — the Ordinary Bus service offers a daily pass of ₹95, a monthly pass of ₹1,400. Passes are valid across all routes of the same service class.
What are the first and last bus timings for BMTC route 281-AP KBS-KIA? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route 281-AP KBS-KIA departs at 11:25 AM and the last bus departs at 2:05 PM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route 281-AP KBS-KIA? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus 281-AP KBS-KIA are: 11:25 12:10 12:30 13:00 13:25 14:05 See the full schedule table above.
How many buses run on BMTC route 281-AP KBS-KIA per day? ▼
BMTC route 281-AP KBS-KIA operates approximately 6 scheduled trips per day between Kempegowda International Airport and Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic.