BMTC KIA-5 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC KIA-5 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC KIA-5 bus is a regular airport service service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 9 and Kempegowda International Airport with return services available. The route covers 47-35 stops and runs approximately 63 trips per day in both directions. Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s airport services serving the Banashankari-Kempegowda corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route KIA-5
The KIA-5 bus stops at the following 47 stop(s) en route from Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 9 to Kempegowda International Airport. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 9 ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Sarakki Market ★ MAJOR |
| 3 | Indiragandhi Circle |
| 4 | JP Nagara 24th Main 9th Cross |
| 5 | RV Dental College ★ MAJOR |
| 6 | Marenahalli |
| 7 | Jayanagara 5th Block |
| 8 | Jayanagara 38th Cross |
| 9 | Jayanagara Telephone Exchange |
| 10 | Jayanagara Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ MAJOR |
| 11 | 3rd Block Jayanagara |
| 12 | Rani Saraladevi High School |
| 13 | Ashoka Pillar |
| 14 | Siddapura Ashoka Pillar |
| 15 | Mallige Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 16 | Wilson Garden 10th Cross |
| 17 | Wilson Garden Police Station |
| 18 | Shanthinagara Bus Station – Platform 2 ★ MAJOR |
| 19 | KH Road |
| 20 | Richmond Circle |
| 21 | St Joseph Boys High School Musuem Road |
| 22 | State Bank India Garage |
| 23 | Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 24 | Raj Bhavan |
| 25 | Sophiya School |
| 26 | RM Guttahalli |
| 27 | Palace Ground |
| 28 | Mekhri Circle |
| 29 | CBI |
| 30 | Veterinary Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 31 | Hebbala Canara Bank |
| 32 | Hebbala |
| 33 | Military Dairy Farm (Esteem Mall) ★ MAJOR |
| 34 | Navayuga Toll (Military Dairy Farm) |
| 35 | Byatarayanapura FLY |
| 36 | Allalasandra Gate FLY |
| 37 | Kogilu Cross FLY |
| 38 | Venkatala FLY |
| 39 | Indian Air Force FLY |
| 40 | Hunasamaranahalli FLY |
| 41 | Bettahalasuru Cross FLY |
| 42 | Chikkajala FLY |
| 43 | Sadahalli Gate |
| 44 | Trumpet (KIA) |
| 45 | Cargo Village |
| 46 | DHFL |
| 47 | Kempegowda International Airport ★ MAJOR |
⏰ KIA-5 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the KIA-5 route is ₹100 – ₹220 depending on boarding and alighting stops. BMTC accepts cash, BMTC Smart Card, Namma Metro open-loop card and contactless UPI via the Namma BMTC app. Senior citizens, students with valid ID and persons with disabilities are eligible for concessionary fares — see our complete BMTC fare chart for details.
💡 Travel Tips for KIA-5
- Track the bus live on the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps before leaving home.
- Carry small change or use UPI — conductors may not have change for large notes.
- If you ride more than 2 trips/day, a daily pass (₹60 ordinary / ₹120 AC) saves money.
- Peak hours (7:30-10:30 AM, 5:00-9:30 PM) — board early to get a seat; the second bus is often emptier.
- Women travellers can use the 6 reserved seats near the front of the bus.
- Where the route crosses a Namma Metro station, switching to metro for cross-city is usually faster.
📍 Nearby Landmarks & Connections
Along the KIA-5 route, you’ll pass several useful landmarks for navigation and transfers. The grouped list below highlights key boarding points, transit interchanges and connectivity options.
📡 How to Track KIA-5 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track KIA-5
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “KIA-5” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC KIA-5” → see live arrival times at your stop.
- Tummoc / Moovit: Multi-modal trip planning with BMTC + Namma Metro combined.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔗 External Resources & References
🚌 Plan Your Trip on BMTC KIA-5
Track the KIA-5 bus live, buy tickets and passes online, and get instant ETAs at any stop — all from the official Namma BMTC app. For more Bangalore bus info, browse our complete BMTC route directory or check today’s bus timings.