About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bangalore (BLR) to Devi Ahilyabai Holkar (IDR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Indore. Right-side seats offer superior views during takeoff of the Deccan Plateau's western edge and Nandi Hills. While landing favors the left, the northbound climb-out provides more dramatic and distinctive terrain features, making right seats the better overall choice for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Bangalore in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Bangalore (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. BLR typically departs runway 09L/27R or 09R/27L depending on wind. Northbound departures favor right-side seats to see the Deccan Plateau's western edge and the urban sprawl of Bangalore's northern districts receding below. The terrain rises noticeably north of the airport. Notable sights include: Bangalore city grid (immediate), Yelahanka and northern suburbs, Deccan Plateau escarpment, Nandi Hills (distant, ~40 km north).
What can I see when landing at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar in Indore?
When landing at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar (IDR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching BLR from the north on runway 27 (southbound), left-side seats capture the Deccan Plateau's descent and the approach path over Bangalore's northern industrial and residential zones. The plateau's western edge and the city's northern perimeter are prominent on descent. Notable sights include: Deccan Plateau terrain, Bangalore northern suburbs and industrial areas, Yelahanka district, Bangalore airport runways and taxiways.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Indore?
The flight from Bangalore (BLR) to Devi Ahilyabai Holkar (IDR) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Bangalore to Indore flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Deccan Plateau's interior, passing over the plateau's undulating terrain with scattered villages and agricultural areas. The landscape transitions from Bangalore's urban influence northward through semi-rural plateau country. No major water bodies or dramatic mountain ranges cross the direct path, but the plateau's elevation (around 3,000-3,500 feet) creates subtle but visible terrain variation throughout the flight. The plateau's surface is characterized by low hills, rocky outcrops, and vegetation patterns that create a textured landscape visible from cruise altitude.