"2 Hours 15 Minutes In Traffic": Man Shares How Rain Affected His Commute To Bengaluru Airport

A Bengaluru traveller's airport commute after rain has drawn attention online after he said it took more than two hours to reach the airport from Indiranagar. Despite the long journey, he said the final process inside the airport took only nine minutes.

The post was shared on X by user Nitin Sharma. He said that it took him 2 hours and 15 minutes to travel from Indiranagar to the airport, which he attributed to a little rain.

According to Sharma, conditions en route had deteriorated to such an extent that he felt catching the flight would no longer be possible. 

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Last night, 2 hrs 15 mins from Indiranagar to the airport. All because of a little rain.

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.

But then only 9 mins from the entry to the departure…

— Nitin Sharma (@nitinsharma1) August 21, 2026

However, the situation was vastly different upon reaching the airport. Sharma noted that it took him just nine minutes to get from the entrance to the departure gate.

He credited DigiYatra and the airport's efficient management for this seamless experience. Sharma praised both DigiYatra and the airport operations for the quick transit from entry to the departure gate.

He wrote, "Yet another day of life made bearable by world-class digital infrastructure in a city with third-rate physical infrastructure." 

Sharma's experience highlighted the stark contrast between the two hours and fifteen minutes it took to reach the airport after the rain and the mere nine minutes required to navigate from the entrance to the departure gate.

Social Media Reaction

Many users shared their reactions following his post. 

One user commented, "Had the same plight yesterday and barely made it to my flight! But after check-in, it was a breeze because of DigiYatra."

Another user noted, "Bengaluru has reached the stage where your international journey doesn't begin at the airport."