Kalaburagi Airport GBI

Kalaburagi Airport (VOGB) lies in Kalaburagi district in northern Karnataka, about 12 km east of the city. It opened in November 2019 and is run by the Airports Authority of India. It is a very small regional airport: in the April 2025 to March 2026 financial year it handled around 14,000 passengers.

Terminals

There is a single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. The runway is long, about 3.2 km, built for larger aircraft than the ones that fly here today.

Airlines and destinations

Scheduled service is minimal. The main connection is to Bengaluru, operated by Star Air. Frequencies are low and have changed over time, so always check that your flight is still running before you plan your trip.

Services

This is a basic terminal. Do not expect a wide choice of shops, VIP lounges or currency exchange; carry some cash and plan to sort out food, accommodation and shopping in Kalaburagi itself.

Tips

The airport serves part of northern Karnataka with few air alternatives, and is used mainly by local travellers, business visitors and people visiting family. With so few flights, the terminal is nearly empty outside departure time, so arriving about an hour and a half before your flight is usually enough. Because the airport is on the edge of town, arrange your transfer back in advance, especially if you land late in the day.