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‘2 hrs 15 mins in traffic’: Bengaluru traveller says rain nearly made him miss flight
A Bengaluru traveller said rain turned his journey from Indiranagar to the airport into a 2-hour ordeal.
A Bengaluru traveller’s airport journey has sparked a conversation online after he said it took him 2 hours and 15 minutes to get from Indiranagar to the airport following rain. He said he had almost given up on catching his flight, only to find that the final airport process took just nine minutes.
The post was shared on X by user Nitin Sharma. “Last night, 2 hrs 15 mins from Indiranagar to the airport. All because of a little rain,” he wrote.
‘Had given up on making it to the flight’
Sharma said the journey became so difficult that he had already accepted he might miss his flight.
“Had given up on making it to the flight. Blaming politicians in my head. Wondering how we ever expect world-class talent to move here,” he wrote.
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However, the experience changed once he reached the airport. Sharma said it took him just nine minutes to get from the airport entrance to the departure gate, which he credited to DigiYatra and the airport’s operations.
“But then only 9 mins from the entry to the departure gate. Thanks to DigiYatra and good airport ops,” he said.
He went on to take a dig at the city’s infrastructure, writing, “Yet another day of life made bearable by world-class digital infra in a city with third-rate physical infra.”
“Bangalore disappoints both the optimist and the pessimist,” he added.
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Internet reacts
The post prompted several reactions from users, with many discussing Bengaluru’s traffic, public transport and the need for better connectivity to the airport.
“An airport express line might help. It works so good in Delhi,” one person commented.
Another user said, “But Bengaluru is Bengaluru. Even with horrible traffic and chaos around, I still choose to stay in the heart of the city, Indiranagar.”
“The difference between the India built by private companies and the government,” another wrote.
Several users pointed to the proposed airport Metro as a possible solution. “Metro is very much needed from Hebbal to the airport,” one person said.
Another traveller said they had faced a similar situation. “Had the same plight yesterday, barely made it to my flight. But then, post check-in, it was a breeze because of DigiYatra,” they wrote.
Some users, however, pointed out that DigiYatra and efficient airport operations are not unique to Bengaluru.
“DigiYatra and good airport ops is not Bangalore-specific,” one person commented.
Another wrote, “Just waiting for airport Metro.”
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“Bengaluru is not for the faint-hearted,” a user added.
One person, who said they do not use DigiYatra, shared a different experience: “I don’t use DigiYatra, but airport experience has never been a problem.”
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
