Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Metro Airport Line Launch in 2027
The Bengaluru Metro is planning to start a new line that will go directly to the airport.
This line is expected to be ready by the end of 2027.
The new line will help people travel to and from the airport more easily and will also help reduce traffic on the roads.
The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) shared this news at a meeting organized by BCIC and TERI.
At this meeting, they also talked about other big plans for expanding the Metro in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru Metro's airport line is expected to be operational by the end of 2027.
The line will provide a direct Metro link to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
The project aims to ease airport commutes and reduce road congestion.
BMRCL officials shared the update at a forum organized by BCIC and TERI.
The forum also discussed the city’s next big Metro expansion plans.
- Who
- Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
- What
- Launch of the Bengaluru Metro Airport Line
- When
- End of 2027
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To provide a direct Metro link to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and ease airport commutes, reduce road congestion
- Project
- Bengaluru Metro Airport Line
- Expected Completion
- End of 2027
- Primary Benefit
- Direct Metro link to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)
- Expected Impact
- Ease airport commutes and reduce road congestion
- Organizations Involved
- Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
- Forum Organizers
- BCIC and TERI
- Purpose of Forum
- Discuss city’s next big Metro expansion plans