KKRTC launches city bus service to Kalaburagi Airport

KKRTC Chairman Arunkumar Patil flagged off the new city bus service connecting the airport on June 9, 2026 at Kalaburagi Central Bus Stand. Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has launched a new city bus service to Kalaburagi Airport from Kalaburagi Central Bus Stand.

KKRTC Chairman Arunkumar Patil, who terminated the service on June 9 at the Central Bus Stand, said the new service was introduced in connection with the resumption of air service between Kalaburagi and Bengaluru to provide air travelers and the general public with convenient and affordable connectivity from key locations in the city to the airport.

“This service should be fully utilized not only by air passengers but also by the general public. Compared to the cost of private vehicles, this bus service is available at a very affordable price and will bring significant savings to the people,” he said.

Bus timetable

The special bus will depart daily from Kalaburagi Central Bus Stand at 6:10 AM, pass through key locations including Vallabhbhai Patel Circle (Timmapura) and Annapurna Cross and reach the airport by 7:00 AM.

The return journey from the airport will start at 8 o’clock. The company said additional routes will be introduced based on passenger demand.

The inauguration was attended by KKRTC Divisional Controllers SG Gangadhar (Kalaburagi-1) and Basantappa BM (Kalaburagi-2), Divisional Mechanical Engineer Sheikh Husaini, Prashant, Warehouse Manager Anila, Administrative Officer Gurulingappa, DTO Hosamani and other KKRTC officials and members of the public.

Published – 10 Jun 2026 10:26 IST