Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s notorious traffic has once again become the subject of a social media discussion after a traveller shared an amusing account of how his journey from Kempegowda International Airport to his destination in the city took longer than his flight from Ahmedabad.
The traveller, identified as Priyankk on Instagram, shared a video describing his experience and joked that anyone travelling to Bengaluru effectively makes two separate journeys — one from their home city to the airport and another from the airport to their final destination within Bengaluru.
His comments have resonated with social media users familiar with the city’s often unpredictable traffic, particularly on routes connecting the airport with different parts of the city.
‘You are making two journeys’
In the Instagram video, Priyankk said travelling to Bengaluru involved more than simply taking a flight to the city.
He explained that the first part of the journey was travelling from one’s home city to Bengaluru’s airport, while the second began after landing and involved travelling from the airport to the actual destination in Bengaluru.
According to him, the second journey could sometimes take a surprisingly long time because of traffic congestion.
The traveller then compared his own experience of flying from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru with the road journey that followed his arrival.
‘Flight took less time’
Priyankk claimed that his flight from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru took less time than the journey from Bengaluru airport to his destination.
“Trust me, I came to Bangalore from Ahmedabad,” he said in the video, before pointing out that the flight to Bengaluru airport took less time than the subsequent road trip within the city.
The observation was presented humorously rather than as a precise comparison of travel times.
The video carried text referring to Bengaluru’s “eternal traffic”, reflecting a common perception among residents and visitors about the city’s road congestion.
Despite poking fun at the traffic situation, Priyankk did not present the city entirely negatively.
His caption accompanying the post suggested that Bengaluru’s traffic was frustrating but that the city itself continued to make the experience worthwhile.
Social media users relate to experience
The post attracted reactions from users who said they could relate to the experience of spending a considerable amount of time travelling between the airport and different parts of Bengaluru.
Some users joked that Bengaluru airport seemed like a destination in itself, while others said that the real struggle of the journey began after landing.
One user described the airport-to-city trip as a separate journey, while another said Bengaluru traffic remained a familiar challenge.
The comments showed how airport connectivity and road congestion have become recurring topics among Bengaluru commuters and visitors.
For travellers unfamiliar with the city, the distance between the airport and their final destination can also be an important consideration when planning their journey.
Airport location adds to travel time
Kempegowda International Airport is located outside the main urban areas of Bengaluru, meaning travellers heading to central and southern parts of the city have to cover a significant road distance after landing.
Depending on the destination, time of travel and traffic conditions, the airport-to-city journey can vary considerably.
This means that a flight’s duration does not necessarily provide a complete picture of how long a traveller will spend getting to their final destination.
The experience shared by Priyankk illustrates this difference in a light-hearted way.
For a passenger flying from Ahmedabad, the airborne portion of the journey may be predictable, while the road journey after landing can depend heavily on traffic conditions.
Bengaluru traffic remains a familiar complaint
Traffic congestion has long been one of Bengaluru’s most recognisable urban challenges.
The city’s growing population, increasing vehicle numbers, extensive construction activity and concentration of employment centres in specific areas have contributed to heavy traffic on several major corridors.
Airport-bound and airport-access routes are particularly important because they connect the city with one of its busiest transport hubs.
Travel times can change significantly depending on the time of day and road conditions.
For commuters and visitors, this uncertainty often means leaving considerable additional time for road travel.
The issue has also become a recurring source of humour on social media, with travellers regularly sharing videos and posts about long commutes, traffic jams and unexpectedly extended journeys.
Humour brings attention to commuting challenge
Priyankk’s post uses humour to describe a practical challenge faced by many people travelling through Bengaluru.
Rather than simply complaining about congestion, his “two journeys” description turns the experience into an easily relatable observation.
The contrast between the flight duration and the subsequent road journey also highlights how air travel is only one part of the overall travel experience.
For passengers arriving in Bengaluru, reaching the final destination can sometimes require as much planning as the flight itself.
The post has therefore struck a chord with users who have experienced lengthy airport transfers.
City still wins him over
Despite his comments about traffic, Priyankk’s post ended on a positive note about Bengaluru.
His caption indicated that while the traffic could be frustrating, the city somehow continued to make the journey worthwhile.
That sentiment was echoed indirectly by the reactions to his post, with several users choosing to laugh about their shared experiences rather than treating the video as a serious criticism of the city.
The viral nature of such posts demonstrates how Bengaluru’s traffic has become part of the city’s popular identity, often serving as a subject for jokes and social media conversations.
For travellers, however, the experience also offers a practical reminder: reaching Bengaluru by air does not necessarily mean the journey is over after landing.
The final leg from the airport to the destination can be an important part of the overall travel time, particularly during periods of heavy congestion.
Priyankk’s experience may have been shared as a joke, but his “two journeys” description captures a familiar reality for many people navigating Bengaluru’s roads.