Bangalore to Shillong

About the city:

Shillong, referred to as the ÔÇÿScotland of the EastÔÇÖ, is the capital city of the state of Meghalaya. It is a nature lover's paradise, surrounded by hills and waterfalls, along with boasting an unspoilt environment. One of the major cities of the north-eastern part of India, Shillong is well-connected by road and air. The airport in Shillong is 30 km away from the city and it takes less than an hour to reach the city centre. Travellers can look for various deals on air tickets to Shillong and reach this alluring city at an affordable rate.

There are direct flights to Shillong from Jorhat and Kolkata which operate seven days a week. These Shillong flights are operated by Air India and take around one and a half hour to reach the destination from Kolkata. Many tourists also make a flight booking to Guwahati, which is the next nearest airport and is well-connected by flights from several locations across the country.

The beautiful capital city is counted amongst the best getaway destinations in the country. Be it a tour with friends, family or loved ones, tourists surely take back home fond memories from the city of Shillong. For cheap air tickets to Shillong, tourists can log on www.makemytrip.com.

Shillong airport is situated in Umroi region of Meghalaya, India. Located around 30 km away from the main city, it is also known as Umroi Airport. Indian Regional airline is the only airline which connects the city with Kolkata. The major airport is located in Guwahati around 100 km away from Shillong. Shillong Club, Mi Casa Hotel, Hotel Alpine Continental and many more hotels are situated near the airport.

About the city:

Bangalore, officially known as Bengalaru, the capital city of Karnataka is inviting in every way. Renowned as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India as well as a beautiful “Garden City’, it caters to every kind of traveler. With great deals and discounts on flights to Bangalore you can step right into the heart of this bustling cosmopolitan city.

Situated in the centre of the South-Deccan plateau, getting a flight to and from Bengalaru is easy from just about anywhere. When here you can visit some of its finest museums, art-galleries, gardens and lakes. Bangalore is definitely a delight for those who love food as the city offers a wide choice of restaurants, from traditional to fine dining. Shopping in Bangalore is exciting as it boasts of excellent shopping malls and markets sprawled across the city.

Best Time To Fly
The city experiences a salubrious climate all year round and the best time to fly into Bangalore would be from October through May. There are numerous international as well as domestic flights to and from Bangalore

Major Airlines Flying to Bangalore
Bangalore, better known as Bengaluru has a well linked airline service. IndiGo, Emirates, Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, Druk Air, Kingfisher and many other domestic as well as international airlines serve Bengaluru. These airlines also connect the city with major other cities of the country such as Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and many others. Bengaluru International Airport is around 40 kilometers far from the main city centre. Iris Hotel, the Royal Comfort, the Monarch Luxur and many others are famous hotels in the city. Check Bangalore Flight Status here.