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Route KIA-5 — Key Facts
Updated 4 Nov 2026- Route number
- KIA-5
- Origin
- Kempegowda International Airport
- Destination
- Banashankari Bus Station
- Total stops
- 35
- Total distance
- 50.0 km (approx.)
- Total travel time
- 1 hr 54 min
- Trips per day
- 26
- Service type
- Vayu Vajra (Airport)
- First bus
- 12:00 AM
- Last bus
- 11:40 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
20:00 20:10 20:20 20:30 20:40 21:00 21:20 21:40 22:00 22:20 22:40 23:00 23:20 23:40 00:00 00:20 00:40 01:00 01:20 01:40 02:00 02:20 02:40 03:00
Stop-by-Stop Sequence
35 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
16
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.
📍 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
19
MG Statue (Chinnaswamy Stadium)
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MG Statue (Chinnaswamy Stadium) bus stop is on MG Road near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, MG Statue and Cubbon Park in central Bengaluru. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar and Whitefield.
📍 Nearby
- Chinnaswamy Stadium — 200 m
- MG Statue — adjacent
- Cubbon Park — 300 m
- Cubbon Park Metro Station — 400 m
- MG Road Metro Station — 1 km
20
Richmond Circle
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Richmond Circle bus stop is at the Richmond Circle junction on Richmond Road in central Bengaluru, near Richmond Town, Langford Town and Double Road. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Koramangala and Jayanagar.
📍 Nearby
- Richmond Circle — adjacent
- Richmond Town — 500 m
- Langford Town — 600 m
- St Martha's Hospital — 400 m
- Shanthinagar BMTC TTMC — 1.2 km
21
KH Road
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KH Road (Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road, also called Double Road) bus stop is on the Richmond Circle–Shanthinagar stretch in central Bengaluru, near Lalbagh Main Gate and Shanthinagar TTMC. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Jayanagar and Koramangala.
📍 Nearby
- Shanthinagar BMTC TTMC — 500 m
- Lalbagh Main Gate — 800 m
- Richmond Circle — 1 km
- Lalbagh Metro Station — 1.2 km
- St Martha's Hospital — 900 m
22
Shanthinagara Bus Station
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Shanthinagar Bus Station (also called Shanthinagar BMTC TTMC) is a major BMTC bus terminus in central-south Bengaluru, located on Kengal Hanumanthaiah (KH) Road near the Wilson Garden and Langford Town areas. It is a key interchange for BMTC routes connecting Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, Koramangala, BTM Layout, Richmond Town and the Outer Ring Road corridor, and is one of the busiest TTMCs in the city for Vayu Vajra airport services — KIA-7 and KIA-9 depart from here. There is no metro station at Shanthinagar itself — the nearest operational station is Sir M Visvesvaraya (Central College) on the Purple Line, about 1.5 km away. The surrounding Shanthinagar, Wilson Garden and Langford Town areas are dense residential and commercial neighbourhoods with hospitals, hotels and traditional eateries.
📍 Nearby
- Shanthinagar BMTC TTMC — major bus terminus with platforms for south and east Bengaluru routes — adjacent
- Kengal Hanumanthaiah (KH) Road — arterial road connecting Richmond Circle to Wilson Garden — adjacent
- Vayu Vajra Airport Bus Stop — KIA-7 and KIA-9 services depart from TTMC forecourt — adjacent
- Wilson Garden — dense residential locality with hospitals and small eateries — 700 m
- Langford Town — heritage residential locality with colonial bungalows — 1 km
- Richmond Circle — major junction connecting to Richmond Road and Double Road — 1.2 km
- Richmond Town — residential and commercial locality with schools and churches — 1 km
- St Joseph's College — historic college campus on Langford Road — 1.2 km
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden West Gate — 240-acre heritage botanical garden — 2 km
- MG Road Metro Station — Purple Line, nearest operational metro — 2 km
- KR Market — city's largest flower, vegetable and fruit market — 2 km
- Koramangala — startup and nightlife hub, connects via Double Road — 4 km
23
Lalbagh Hopcoms
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Lalbagh Hopcoms bus stop is near the HOPCOMS outlet on Lalbagh Road in Mavalli, south Bengaluru, close to Lalbagh West Gate and Lalbagh metro station. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar and Wilson Garden.
📍 Nearby
- Lalbagh Hopcoms outlet — adjacent
- Lalbagh West Gate — 400 m
- Lalbagh Metro Station — 400 m
- Mavalli — 500 m
- Wilson Garden — 1 km
25
Siddapura Ashoka Pillar
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Siddapura Ashoka Pillar bus stop is at the Ashoka Pillar junction in Jayanagar 1st Block, south Bengaluru, near Siddapura and Jayanagar 4th Block. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, Banashankari and JP Nagar.
📍 Nearby
- Ashoka Pillar — adjacent
- Jayanagar 1st Block — 300 m
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — 1 km
- Jayanagar Metro Station — 1 km
- South End Circle — 1.2 km
28
Jayanagara Bus Station
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Jayanagar Bus Station (also called Jayanagar TTMC or Jayanagar 4th Block Bus Stand) is a major BMTC bus terminus in south Bengaluru, located on 30th Cross Road at Jayanagar 4th Block, adjacent to the Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex. It is a key interchange for BMTC routes connecting Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Banashankari, JP Nagar, BTM Layout, Bannerghatta Road and Electronic City, and is one of the busiest TTMCs in south Bengaluru for daily commuters and shoppers. The Jayanagar metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra) is about 700 m away, and South End Circle metro station is about 1 km away. The surrounding Jayanagar 3rd and 4th Block areas are among Bengaluru's oldest planned neighbourhoods, known for tree-lined avenues, Cool Joint, the 4th Block Shopping Complex and a dense cluster of cafes, bookstores and traditional eateries.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — major retail and street shopping hub — adjacent
- Jayanagar 4th Block Bus Stand — BMTC terminus with platforms for south Bengaluru routes — adjacent
- Jayanagar Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), 700 m walk — 700 m
- South End Circle Metro Station — Green Line, next station towards Majestic — 1 km
- Cool Joint, Jayanagar — iconic Bengaluru juice and ice cream centre — 300 m
- Jayanagar 3rd Block — dense residential and commercial neighbourhood with cafes — 500 m
- Jayanagar BDA Complex — shopping and food court complex — 800 m
- Jayanagar 4th T Block — residential locality with parks, schools and temples — 1.5 km
- RV Road Metro Station — Green Line and Yellow Line interchange — 1 km
- Tilak Nagar — residential locality with markets and small eateries — 1 km
- Wilson Garden — residential locality with hospitals and small eateries — 2 km
- Bull Temple, Basavanagudi — 16th-century Nandi temple, heritage landmark — 2.5 km
29
Jayanagara Telephone Exchange
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Jayanagar Telephone Exchange bus stop is in Jayanagar 4th Block, south Bengaluru, near the BSNL telephone exchange, Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex and Jayanagar metro station. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, Banashankari and JP Nagar.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Jayanagar Telephone Exchange (BSNL) — adjacent
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — 500 m
- Jayanagar Metro Station — 500 m
- Cool Joint, Jayanagar — 700 m
- South End Circle — 1 km
35
Banashankari Bus Station
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Banashankari Bus Station (also called Banashankari TTMC) is a major BMTC terminus in south Bengaluru, located on Kanakapura Road at the junction with Outer Ring Road near the Banashankari Temple. It is one of the busiest BMTC interchanges in south Bengaluru, connecting routes from Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, JP Nagar, BTM Layout, Bannerghatta Road, Kanakapura Road and Kathriguppe. The Banashankari metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra) is directly adjacent to the TTMC, making it a key metro–bus interchange. The surrounding Banashankari 2nd and 3rd Stage areas are dense residential localities with temples, markets and the famous Banashankari Amma Temple nearby.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Banashankari Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), directly adjacent to TTMC — adjacent
- Banashankari TTMC — BMTC bus terminus with platforms for south Bengaluru routes — adjacent
- Banashankari Amma Temple — famous 18th-century temple, major local landmark — 700 m
- Banashankari 2nd Stage — dense residential and commercial neighbourhood — 500 m
- Banashankari 3rd Stage — residential locality with markets and schools — 1 km
- Kathriguppe — residential locality with local markets and eateries — 1.5 km
- Outer Ring Road Junction — connects to JP Nagar, BTM Layout and Silk Board — 500 m
- Kanakapura Road — arterial road towards Konanakunte, Thalaghattapura and Kanakapura — adjacent
- BDA Complex, Banashankari — shopping and food court complex — 800 m
- JP Nagar 2nd Phase — residential locality with cafes and shopping — 2 km
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — major retail and street shopping hub — 2.5 km
- Bull Temple, Basavanagudi — 16th-century Nandi temple, heritage landmark — 3 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route KIA-5
What is the route of BMTC bus KIA-5? ▼
BMTC route KIA-5 runs from Kempegowda International Airport to Banashankari Bus Station, covering 35 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route KIA-5 have? ▼
BMTC bus KIA-5 stops at 35 stops between its origin and destination (Banashankari Bus Station).
How long does BMTC bus KIA-5 take from Kempegowda International Airport to Banashankari Bus Station? ▼
BMTC route KIA-5 covers approximately 50.0 km between Kempegowda International Airport and Banashankari Bus Station, with a typical travel time of about 1 hr 54 min depending on traffic.
What are the first and last bus timings for BMTC route KIA-5? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route KIA-5 departs at 12:00 AM and the last bus departs at 11:40 PM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route KIA-5? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus KIA-5 are: 20:00 20:10 20:20 20:30 20:40 21:00 21:20 21:40 22:00 22:20 22:40 23:00 23:20 23:40 00:00 00:20 00:40 01:00 01:20 01:40 02:00 02:20 02:40 03:00 See the full schedule table above.
How many buses run on BMTC route KIA-5 per day? ▼
BMTC route KIA-5 operates approximately 26 scheduled trips per day between Kempegowda International Airport and Banashankari Bus Station.