Why Bengaluru’s Varthur Residents Are Leaving Five Hours Early to Catch Flights
August 22, 2026 | by Anita Sharma

Why Bengaluru's Varthur residents are leaving five hours early to catch flights — here's what that means and what to expect next.
Background
This story centres on "Why Bengaluru's Varthur residents are leaving five hours early to catch flights". Here is a quick summary of where things stand: Residents of Varthur and Gunjur face significant traffic delays on their way to Kempegowda International Airport. Families are now planning airport journeys hours in advance due to unpredictable road conditions. Commuters spend excessive time covering short distances on the conge
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What we know so far
Residents of Varthur and Gunjur face significant traffic delays on their way to Kempegowda International Airport. Families are now planning airport journeys hours in advance due to unpredictable road conditions. Commuters spend excessive time covering short distances on the congested SH-35 Varthur-Gunjur stretch. Residents have petitioned the government seeking urgent repairs and congestion relief measures. These delays are causing missed flights and considerable inconvenience for many travelers.
Additional context on the story: East Bengaluru’s Varthur-Gunjur residents leave up to 5 hours early for Kempegowda airport as SH-35 traffic jams cause delays and missed flights. BENGALURU: For residents of Varthur and Gunjur, catching a flight no longer begins at the airport.
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