Most asked
- To the cityThere is no metro yet; the airport line is targeted for December 2027. BMTC Vayu Vajra bus KIAB-9 runs to Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station) via Hebbal for ₹240, about 70 min, cash or UPI. KSTDC airport taxis wait at Arrivals.details
- Uber / OlaFollow the app-based taxi signs from Arrivals to the pickup zone, a short walk from the terminal. At T2 the app-cab area has numbered lanes. Request the ride while you wait for bags, then follow the in-app directions.details
- Between terminalsA free shuttle runs every 10 minutes and takes about 10 minutes. Board at T1 Departures (inner VIP lane, next to Relay) or T2 Arrivals (pickup points P16/P17). It runs landside, so you clear security again.details
- NursingT2 has baby care rooms in both domestic and international departures on Level 3, plus several at Arrivals. The T1 rooms are closed for renovation, so ask at an information desk there.details
- Just landedInternational (T2): immigration, then bags on Level 0, customs (green or red), and out to the Level 0 forecourt. Domestic: bags, then straight out to the Arrivals kerb.details
Check-in and drop-off 4
How early to arriveTiming Departure entry gates, both terminals
Most airlines want you at check-in 2 h before domestic and 3 h before international flights. You can enter no earlier than 4 h (domestic) or 6 h (international) before departure. Check your airline.
Check-in at Terminal 1Check-in Enter at Departure Gates 1–9 (Gate 5A is the priority entrance). Self check-in kiosks are on the kerb near Departure Gate 1.
Kiosks print boarding passes and bag tags; self bag drop is in the check-in hall. Find your airline's counters on the official Airline Partners page or the signs.
Check-in at Terminal 2Check-in Level 3: enter through vestibules 1–3 from the departure kerb into the check-in hall (check-in islands, e.g. Island F). Bag wrap is near vestibule 1.
Domestic and international share the hall. Self-service kiosks and self bag drop are available; the airport doesn't publish an island-by-airline list, so follow the screens.
Departure kerb drop-offDrop-off T1: Departures kerb at entry gates 1–9 (reduced-mobility drop-off Lanes 1–3). T2: Level 3 departure kerb (reduced-mobility drop-off in Lane 1, by CarebyBLR).
The December 2025 kerb overstay charges apply only to arrival pickup, not departure drop-off. Drop and go; no waiting.
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Arrival: passport, bags, customs 10
Arriving on an international flight (T2)Arrival steps Immigration (international transfers desk is just before the counters) → baggage claim, Level 0 → duty free → Indian Customs → transfer bag drop → arrival hall and forecourt, Level 0
All international flights arrive at T2. Check the screens for your belt. Forex and ATMs sit by the customs green channel. Domestic connections drop bags right after customs.
Arriving on a domestic flight (T2)Arrival steps Level 1 arrivals route past the sunken garden → baggage claim, Level 0 (belts include 6 and 7) → common arrival hall, Level 0 → forecourt
Air India, Air India Express, Star Air and Alliance Air domestic flights arrive here. A baby care room is opposite belt 6. Buses leave from Lane 2 of the Arrivals zone.
Arriving on a domestic flight (T1)Arrival steps Baggage claim (belt 1 is nearest the Sunflower desk) → Arrival exit gates (ATMs opposite exit gate 11 and next to arrival gate 13) → Arrivals kerb; The Quad food court is opposite
T1 is domestic only (IndiGo domestic, Akasa, SpiceJet). The official pages don't publish a belt map, so check the screens.
Indian e-Arrival CardArrival form Online before you fly (boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app); show it at immigration
For foreign nationals and OCI cardholders, within 72 hours before arrival. It is arrival information, not a visa. Indian citizens don't need it. Paper disembarkation cards ended on April 1, 2026 (Business Today).
Indian Customs (green and red channels)Customs International arrivals, Level 0, after baggage claim and duty free (Thomas Cook forex is next to Customs)
Green channel if you have nothing dutiable; red channel to declare and pay duty. Declare cash over US$5,000 or total forex over US$10,000. You can declare in advance on the ATITHI app. Customs +91 80 2200 1402.
Customs duty-free allowancesDuty-free allowance Applies at Indian Customs, international arrivals
₹50,000 of goods for residents and Indian-origin travellers (₹15,000 from Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar); ₹15,000 for foreign tourists; nil under 2. Over-18s also: one laptop, 2 L alcohol, 100 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 125 g tobacco.
ATITHI customs declaration appCustoms app Download before you fly (Android and iOS); declare before boarding for India
The CBIC app for baggage, goods and currency declarations. Use it if you have something to declare; it speeds up customs on arrival.
Delayed, damaged or missing checked bagsBaggage services Your airline's baggage service desk in the Arrivals baggage-claim area; report before you leave the hall
The airport's Lost and Found handles only items left in the terminal. Average belt waits are under 14 min (domestic) and 40 min (international). Airline contacts are on the official Airline Partners page.
Meeting arriving passengersMeeting point Outside the Arrival exits. T1: Arrivals kerb, with The Quad food court opposite. T2: the Level 0 arrival forecourt.
Visitors can't enter either terminal (BCAS rule), so greeters wait outside. The Quad and kerbside cafés are open 24 h to greeters. The official pages name no meeting point.
FTI-TTP immigration e-gatesTrusted traveller T2 immigration halls (departures and arrivals); follow the e-gate signs
For Indian citizens and OCI cardholders over 7 who registered at ftittp.mha.gov.in and gave biometrics. Membership lasts 10 years or until the passport expires. DigiYatra doesn't count.
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Getting to and from the airport 12
Vayu Vajra KIAB-9 to MajesticBus T2: Lane 2 in the Arrivals zone. T1: the BMTC/KSRTC bus zone outside Arrivals (signposted).
AC bus via Hebbal, Mekri Circle and Shivananda Circle to Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), 34 km, about 70 min. Majestic connects to the metro and city rail. BMTC helpdesk +91 77609 91250.
Other Vayu Vajra routesBus Same stops as KIAB-9 (T2 Arrivals Lane 2; T1 BMTC zone)
KIAB-4 HAL via Indiranagar (₹260). KIAB-5 Banashankari via MG Road and Jayanagar (₹270). KIAB-7A HSR Layout (₹250). KIAB-8 Electronic City via Silk Board (₹330, runs late night). KIAB-10 Mysuru Road (₹250). KIAB-14 DLF Apartment (₹290). Others go to Whitefield, Kadugodi and Chandapura.
KSRTC FlybusIntercity bus BMTC/KSRTC bus zone at Terminal 1. T2 passengers take the free inter-terminal shuttle.
AC intercity coaches straight from the airport to Mysuru, Madikeri, Kundapura and Kozhikode. KSRTC airport helpline 99722 13726.
Namma Metro airport line (not yet open)Metro The Blue Line station will be at the terminals; not in service in October 2026
As of August 2026, the airport section of the Blue Line was targeted for December 2027. Until it opens, use the Vayu Vajra bus, a taxi or an app cab.
KIA Halt suburban trainsTrain KIA Halt station on the airport campus, about 3.5 km from the terminals. A shuttle runs between the station and the airport, timed to the trains.
Indian Railways trains to KSR Bengaluru (Majestic), Yelahanka and Cantonment. Typical services leave the airport at 06:39, 08:30, 08:58, 14:08, 16:08, 18:00 and 19:59. Check NTES for changes. Cheap, but trains are infrequent.
KSTDC airport taxisTaxi Airport taxi stand in the Arrival zone of each terminal
Metered, GPS-tracked, with printed bills. Up to 120 kg of luggage is free. Waiting is free for 5 min, then ₹1/min. You can book online. Phone +91 80 4466 4466.
Women-driven taxis (KSTDC Pink)Taxi Terminal 1 Arrivals gate, near Hatti Kaapi
For women passengers only; no pre-booking. Premium sedans with SOS buttons and GPS. An older FAQ quotes ₹21.50–23.50/km; the newer fare table wins.
Car rental and chauffeur cars (WTi, Carzonrent)Car rental Booking counters at the Arrivals kerbside
Mostly chauffeur-driven. Carzonrent also offers self-drive. WTi +91 88844 49775; Carzonrent +91 99725 02292.
Kerbside pickup charges and parkingParking Arrivals kerb at both terminals. Car parks: P3/P4 for T1; P2 in the Multi-Modal Transport Hub for T2.
The premium pickup zone opposite T1 Departures costs ₹275 for 10 min. EV charging is available at T1 and in P2, Basement 1.
Waiting for arrivals by carWaiting for arrivals Wait in the car park, not on the kerb: P3 or P4 for T1, P2 (Multi-Modal Transport Hub) for T2
The airport lists no cell-phone lot. Private cars may enter the arrival pickup zone free for 8 minutes; taxis must wait in the car parks. Call your passenger to the kerb when they have their bags.
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Connecting and between terminals 5
Free inter-terminal shuttleInter-terminal bus T1: Departures kerb, inner VIP lane next to the Relay outlet (also the Arrivals kerb before Aster Clinic). T2: Arrivals kerb, inner lane at pickup points P16/P17.
The terminals are about 600 m apart, about 10 min by shuttle. It runs landside, so collect bags unless they're checked through, and clear security again. An older FAQ also lists T2 Departures Gate 3.
International-to-international transferPolicy Follow the International Transfers signs to the transfer desk, before the immigration counters
You can stay airside if you're connecting international to international. Without checked bags and with a boarding pass, use the transfer gate for security.
International to domestic connectionPolicy Clear immigration and customs at T2. The transfer bag drop is immediately after the customs zone.
Hand your bags to the next airline at the bag drop, then go to the domestic gates at T2 or take the shuttle to T1. You must re-clear security.
Domestic to international connectionTransfer process Same terminal (T2): follow the transfer signs. From T1: collect bags unless through-checked, take the free shuttle to T2 Arrivals (P16/P17), then go up to Level 3 check-in.
Check in with your onward airline if your bags weren't through-checked, then clear emigration and security. All international flights leave from T2.
Domestic to domestic connectionTransfer process Same terminal: no checked bags and a boarding pass? Use the transfer gate to security. Otherwise collect bags and re-check them. Other terminal: free shuttle (T1 Departures kerb, Relay; T2 Arrivals, P16/P17).
Check your ticket for the terminal. The transfer gate is between the Arrival Hall and the Departure area, next to the arrival lounge exit. You always re-clear security.
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Security, customs, overnight 5
DigiYatra face-recognition entryTrusted traveller Departure entry gates on Level 3, then the face-scan e-gates at security and boarding
For domestic flights only. Enrol in the DigiYatra app (Aadhaar-based). DigiYatra users can also print bag tags at the self bag drop using their face. The airport doesn't list which entry gates are DigiYatra-only.
DigiYatra face-recognition entryTrusted traveller Departure entry gates (enter through Gates 1–9), check-in, bag drop, security and boarding e-gates
T1 was BLR's first DigiYatra terminal (2021), with registration kiosks outside the terminal. The source is a 2021 trade article; check the gate signs.
Live queue wait timesWait times Official wait-time page and the BLR Pulse app
Shows live estimates for entry gate, check-in, security and emigration by terminal and airline, and recommends the fastest gate and queue.
Terminal entry rulesPolicy Departure entry gates (ID and boarding pass checked by CISF)
Only ticketed passengers can enter. Entry opens 4 h before domestic and 6 h before international flights. Check-in opens 3 h before and closes 45 min before; gates close 25 min before departure.
Overnight in the terminalOvernight Both terminals stay open 24 h
Sleeping is possible. Non-ticketed people may be moved on landside around 02:00–04:00, and you can go airside only a few hours before your flight. T1 security opens around 04:00. Options include the 080 Transit Hotel and 24-hour kerbside cafés.
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Families and nursing 12
Baby care rooms (closed for renovation)Baby care room Terminal 1, currently being renovated
The airport says the T1 baby care rooms are being renovated and gives no reopening date. Ask at an information desk or a CarebyBLR counter for a private space.
Baby care rooms, domestic departuresBaby care room Level 3 after security, at the Orientation Garden, in the retail-zone washroom passage near SS Beauty, and in the Gate D10 waiting area
Changing table, seating, washbasin and microwave.
Baby care room, check-in hallBaby care room Level 3, common departure hall, near check-in Island F
Baby care rooms, domestic arrivalsBaby care room Level 0, next to the Reserved lounge opposite baggage belt 6; and Level 1, after the sunken garden on the arrivals route
Baby care room, arrival hallBaby care room Level 0, common arrival hall, near the Ebix counter
Baby care rooms, international departuresBaby care room Level 3 after immigration, at the Orientation Garden, in the retail-zone washroom passage near Rare Planet, and near Gate C6. Also Level 0 at the departure bus gate, next to KFC.
Baby care rooms, international arrivalsBaby care room Level 0 at the duty-free exit opposite baggage belt 4; and Level 1 mezzanine near arrival gate C6
Children's play areaPlay area After security, near Gate 35
Children's play area (domestic)Play area Level 3 after security, opposite the Hamleys store
Children's play area (international)Play area Level 3 after immigration, opposite Cafe Chocolat
Free baby carriers (airport strollers)Strollers Just after security: T1, T2 domestic and T2 international
Seats a child up to 4 years, with space below for hand luggage. Leave it at your boarding gate.
Baby milk and water through securityPolicy Security screening (CISF)
A small quantity (about 100 ml) of hot milk or water for a baby is allowed after CISF checks it. Screening rules are set by India's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
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Lounges 6
080 Domestic Lounge (near Gate 34)Pay-in lounge Level 1 after security, opposite Gate 34, next to Starbucks
- Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey and other lounge memberships
- Eligible credit cards (the cardholder's name must match the boarding pass)
- Business class
- Walk-in, paid (bookable on the BLR Pulse app or website)
Children under 5 are free. Guests pay an extra fee. Alcohol is extra.
080 Domestic Lounge (Level 2)Pay-in lounge Level 2 after security, above Swarovski, opposite Fossil
- Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey and other lounge memberships
- Eligible credit cards (the cardholder's name must match the boarding pass)
- Business class
- Walk-in, paid
Has a cinema. À la carte food and alcohol are extra. Children under 5 are free.
T1 Lounge (Kerbside)Pay-in lounge Outside Terminal 1 Arrivals, near Arrivals Gate 13
- Priority Pass (same-day boarding pass required)
Before security, so it's useful when you're early or waiting for a terminal entry slot. Conference facilities cost extra.
080 Lounge (Domestic, T2)Pay-in lounge Level 4, after security
- Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey and other lounge memberships
- Eligible credit cards (the cardholder's name must match the boarding pass)
- Business class
- Walk-in, paid
Menu by Chef Ranveer Brar. The T2 FAQ says departure lounges have showers. Children under 5 are free.
080 International LoungePay-in lounge Level 3, after security and immigration
- Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey and other lounge memberships
- Eligible credit cards (the cardholder's name must match the boarding pass)
- Business class
- Walk-in, paid
Has a cinema and a sleep lounge, and showers per the T2 FAQ. The Sensory Room is at its entrance. Children under 5 are free.
080 Arrival LoungeArrivals lounge Ground level (Level 0), arrivals hall, after immigration; follow the lounge signs
- Priority Pass (same-day boarding pass required)
- Walk-in, paid
The T2 FAQ says the arrivals lounge has showers. Priority Pass asks for a same-day boarding pass, so check eligibility before you rely on it after landing.
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Food and shops 6
Restaurants and shopsDirectory Official dining and shopping directory
Most outlets are open 24 h. T1 has a large landside food court, The Quad by BLR, opposite Arrivals, plus kerbside cafés; T2 food is mainly airside on Level 3.
Jones the Grocer24-hour food Domestic departures, Level 1, opposite Gate 16
Starbucks and Café Coffee Day at The Quad24-hour food The Quad by BLR, opposite T1 Arrivals
Open to greeters and non-flyers. Several other Quad outlets close around 01:00.
Starbucks (international)24-hour food Level 3, international security hold area
Tim Hortons24-hour food Departures, just after the security entrance
Bhartiya Jalpan (vegetarian)24-hour food T2 Arrivals forecourt
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Wi-Fi and charging 4
Free airport Wi-FiWi-Fi Network "BLR_FREE_WIFI", throughout both terminals
Choose "Local Phone Number" and enter the OTP; that needs an Indian or roaming number. No SIM? Scan your passport and boarding pass at a Wi-Fi voucher kiosk at international arrivals. An older FAQ mentions a 45-minute free limit.
Workstations with powerCharging Several high-table workstations between Gates 1 and 40
Workstations with powerCharging Domestic: Gates D4–D5, D8–D9, D10–D11 and D23. International: Gates C1–C2, C3–C4, C5–C6, C7–C10, D1 and D2–D3.
Local SIM cards (CXSOL)SIM cards Level 0 arrivals, near exit gate 1 and the transfers area
For international arrivals. You need your passport and visa.
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Accessibility 7
Special Assistance Zone and Priority Gate 5AAssistance zone Departures, enter at Priority Gate 5A. The zone with dedicated check-in and bag-drop desks is just inside. The wheelchair counter is next to Gate 5A.
For reduced-mobility and disabled passengers, seniors, pregnant women and unaccompanied minors. It has 20 accessible seats with charging. Drop-off is at Lane 1, behind Third Wave Coffee. The dedicated security lanes are next to Queues 3 and 10.
Reduced-mobility drop-off, counter and security lanesAssistance zone Level 3 Departures, Lane 1, PRM drop-off next to the CarebyBLR counter. All entry vestibules (1–3) are accessible. Security lane 15 (domestic) and lane 02 (international).
Reserved PRM parking is in the Multi-Modal Transport Hub, Basement 1 (B07–B13, G08–G13) and Basement 2 (L15–L19, F15–F19). Arrivals pickup is next to shuttle points P16/P17.
Wheelchair assistance and Mobility AssistPolicy Request from your airline when booking, or at least 48 hours before travel
Mobility Assist, a lifting system for boarding and deplaning, must be requested through the airline at least 24 hours before departure. If you bring your own wheelchair, tell the airline in advance.
Free buggy serviceBuggy Departure drop-off (T1 lanes 2 and 3; T2 Level 3 Lane 1 by CarebyBLR), after security (T1 near Starbucks; T2 near the domestic Orientation Garden) and at arrival exits
For seniors, expectant mothers, injured or reduced-mobility passengers. The T2 FAQ also includes families with infants and young children.
Sensory RoomSensory room At the entrance to the 080 International Lounge, after immigration
A calm room with quiet and stimulating zones for autistic and neurodivergent travellers and others with sensory needs. The official page names the lounge entrance but not the level.
Sunflower lanyardsHidden disabilities T1: Departure drop-off Lane 2 and near baggage belt 1. T2: Level 3 Lane 1 CarebyBLR counter and the Level 3 information desk in the check-in hall.
Staff are trained to give extra time and help to lanyard wearers. Wearing one does not mean a faster route through security. Sign-language-trained staff and Braille menus at food outlets are also available.
Care by BLR Meet & AssistMeet and assist Book online in advance. CarebyBLR counters are at Departures (T2 Level 3 Lane 1).
A staff member escorts you through check-in, security, immigration and baggage, with porter help and transfers between T1 and T2. Phone 080 6678 5566, email customer.service@carebyblr.com.
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Rest, showers, prayer, medical 11
Multi-faith prayer roomsPrayer room Mezzanine next to the 080 Lounge (opposite Tiffin Center), and behind the Relay outlet
Multi-faith prayer roomPrayer room Domestic departures, near Carluccio's
Multi-faith prayer roomPrayer room International departures, near the international lounge
Manipal clinic and BLR Airport Medical CentreMedical centre The Manipal clinic is at Level 1 (take the escalator beside check-in counter 86). The 24/7 Airport Medical Centre is next to the T1 building.
The medical centre also treats the public. Duty Medical Officer T1 +91 96069 54038.
Apollo Clinic and Apollo PharmacyMedical centre Level 3 departure area, next to departure Gate 3 (pharmacy in the check-in hall)
Duty Medical Officer T2 +91 88841 22433. An older FAQ placed a Manipal clinic near the staff entry on Level 3.
Apollo PharmacyPharmacy Level 1 before security, and on the kerb at the Manipal Airport Medical Centre
Relaxation Zone (massage chairs)Quiet zone Near domestic Gate D13 and near international Gate C1
Quiet areas with 5 massage chairs and 5 lounge chairs.
Raya Salon & SpaSpa Level 4, domestic departures
Massages, including a jet-lag recovery massage, plus quick grooming. Phone +91 96062 81187.
Haveli Salon & SpaSpa Level 4, international departures
Phone +91 96062 81195.
080 Transit HotelTransit hotel Level 2, T1 departure check-in hall
You need a T1 departure within 24 h. Single and double rooms with shower, Wi-Fi and a minibar. Phone 080 6678 7373. Another official page gives a 4-hour minimum.
Taj BangaloreAirport hotel On the airport campus, opposite Terminal 1
Full-service hotel with restaurants. Walkable from T1; from T2 take the shuttle to T1 first. Reservations +91 80 6600 3013.
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Money 6
Thomas Cook forex (check-in hall)Currency exchange Level 3 check-in hall, near International Departures
Thomas Cook forex (international departures)Currency exchange Level 3, International Departures
Thomas Cook forex (international arrivals)Currency exchange Level 0, International Arrivals, next to Indian Customs
Thomas Cook forex (arrival forecourt)Currency exchange Level 0, Arrival Forecourt
Thomas Cook runs six outlets at BLR, but the official page gives locations for these four at T2 only.
ATMs (IDFC FIRST, SBI, Axis)ATM Kerbside opposite entry gates 1 and 8; opposite arrival exit gate 11 (2 ATMs); check-in hall next to entry gate 5A; opposite Superdry; airside opposite Starbucks (BG15, 2 ATMs); next to arrival gate 13
No official mention of foreign-currency ATMs.
ATMs (IDFC FIRST)ATM Level 3 departure forecourt, Level 3 check-in hall, Level 3 domestic security hold area, Level 3 common arrival hall, Level 0 arrival forecourt
Only IDFC FIRST Bank ATMs are listed at T2.
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Luggage, water and other services 8
Left luggageLuggage storage Left-luggage desk near the T1 Arrivals gate
Minimum 1 hour, maximum 5 days, 32 kg per bag. Bring your passport or ID, ticket and a local address. Phone +91 97420 97773.
Left luggageLuggage storage Level 0, domestic and international arrival exit corridors
Phone +91 98453 07849.
Baggage wrappingBag wrapping Level 3 check-in hall, near vestibule 1
Self bag dropCheck-in Check-in halls of both terminals
Scan your boarding pass, tag the bag and drop it in under a minute. Used by IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, Air India Express and many international airlines. DigiYatra users can use face recognition instead.
Lost and found Lost and Found office at the Arrivals level, next to the escalator. Search online by receipt number.
For bags lost in flight, go to your airline's baggage desk in Arrivals. Airport help +91 80 6678 5555, or WhatsApp +91 88849 98888.
Drinking water pointsWater refill Several drinking-water stations in both terminals; no locations published
Sleeping in Airports reports refill stations airside in both departures and arrivals.
Smoking areasSmoking area Airside: mezzanine next to the 080 lounge (stairs/lift opposite Tiffin Center), opposite Gate 35, and opposite Gate 40. Landside: The Quad, next to Café Coffee Day.
Smoking areasSmoking area Domestic: opposite bus Gate 18 (open area). International: Connecting Corridor 1, near Gate C3. Landside: arrival kerbside behind Nandini Cafe Moo.
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Last full review 2026-10-27. "Unconfirmed" means a reputable third-party source we couldn't confirm on the airport's own pages. Gates and pickup zones change; report an error.