Fri May 09 16:20:55 UTC 2025: ## Bengaluru Airport Advises Passengers to Arrive Three Hours Early Amid Heightened Security
**Bengaluru, May 9, 2025** – Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is urging passengers to arrive three hours before their scheduled departure time due to heightened nationwide security measures. The advisory, issued Friday by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), cites enhanced security screenings implemented across all Indian airports. Airlines are also requesting passengers to arrive early.
The increased security follows a nationwide alert, resulting in flight cancellations to and from KIA since May 7. Most affected are flights to northern India and bordering states due to airspace closures in the region. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has mandated enhanced security measures at all airports and prohibited visitors from entering terminal buildings. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updated flight information.
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