Metro · Phase 2B

Bangalore Metro Phase 2B: KR Puram to Kempegowda International Airport

Published:
2 October 2026
Last updated:
4 October 2026
Last verified:
3 October 2026
Author:
PropertyVest Research Desk
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Quick answer

Phase 2B extends the Blue Line about 38.4 km from KR Puram to Kempegowda International Airport with around 17 stations, via Hebbal, Jakkur, Yelahanka and Bagalur Cross. It is the first rail link to the airport terminal and the most consequential single project for North Bengaluru property.

Introduction

North Bengaluru has been sold on the promise of the airport for fifteen years. Phase 2B converts that promise into infrastructure residents use daily. Running from KR Puram along the northern Outer Ring Road to Hebbal and then up the Bellary Road corridor to the terminal, it gives Hebbal a rail interchange, gives Yelahanka and Bagalur a station, and gives every ORR employee a way to the airport without gambling on road traffic.

This article covers the alignment, stations, construction status and the realistic effect on prices and rents between Hebbal and Devanahalli.

Key takeaways

Length
About 38.4 km
Stations
Around 17
Route
KR Puram to KIA via Hebbal and Yelahanka
Authority
BMRCL
Beneficiaries
Hebbal, Yelahanka, Jakkur, Bagalur
Why it matters
First rail link to the airport terminal

Project status

Under construction

Status reflects the latest publicly available information from the implementing authority. Proposed and approved stages are not the same as construction or operation — PropertyVest does not present a proposal as confirmed.

Quick facts

Key facts about Bangalore Metro Phase 2B
ProjectBangalore Metro Phase 2B
TypeMetro rail
LocationNorth Bengaluru
Approx. lengthAbout 38.4 km
CorridorsBlue Line (Phase 2B)
StationsAbout 17
Current statusUnder construction
AuthorityBMRCL
Expected timelineNot publicly confirmed
Last updated4 October 2026

What is Bangalore Metro Phase 2B?

Phase 2B is the northern half of the Blue Line, built by BMRCL: about 38.4 km and around 17 stations, mostly elevated.

The alignment

From KR Puram the line follows the northern ORR through Kalyan Nagar and Nagawara to Hebbal, then runs north via Kodigehalli, Jakkur, Yelahanka, Bagalur Cross and Doddajala into the airport.

Why it changes North Bengaluru

  • Fixed-time airport access independent of Bellary Road traffic.
  • Daily connectivity for Yelahanka, Jakkur and Hebbal residents to the ORR job belt.
  • Office and hospitality demand around the airport road becomes easier to staff.

What buyers should verify

Bellary Road is wide and service-road access is uneven. A project "opposite the station" can be a 15-minute walk. Ask for the exact station entrance location and whether you must cross the highway.

Route & coverage

KR Puram → Kasturi Nagar → Horamavu → Kalyan Nagar → HRBR Layout → Nagawara → Kempapura → Hebbal → Kodigehalli → Jakkur Cross → Yelahanka → Bagalur Cross → Bettahalasur → Doddajala → Airport City → KIA Terminal.

Stations, junctions & corridors

Station / junctionLocalityCorridorNotes
KR PuramKR PuramBlue LinePurple Line and Phase 2A interchange
NagawaraNagawaraBlue LineManyata access
HebbalHebbalBlue LineORR, airport road and metro meet
Jakkur CrossJakkurBlue LineVilla and mid-premium belt
YelahankaYelahankaBlue LineLargest north residential catchment
Bagalur CrossBagalurBlue LineEmerging affordable corridor
KIA TerminalKempegowda International AirportBlue LineTerminal station

Timeline

  1. 2019–2021

    Airport corridor approved; alignment finalised

    Completed
  2. 2022 onwards

    Viaduct construction along ORR north and Bellary Road

    In progress
  3. Ongoing

    Terminal-area works

    In progress
  4. Not confirmed

    Commercial opening

    Not confirmed

Timelines for large infrastructure projects change. Entries labelled expected or reported are not guaranteed completion dates.

Real estate impact

Property prices

Hebbal–Yelahanka–Jakkur has been North Bengaluru's steadiest appreciation belt. Expect the sharpest re-rating where road access is weak today but a station is coming — Bagalur Cross and Doddajala — rather than in Hebbal.

Rental market

Rental demand comes from airport staff, Manyata, and institutions around Yelahanka. The metro adds ORR employees seeking newer, cheaper housing up north, which should tighten vacancy.

Infrastructure may support prices, rentals and liquidity, but outcomes depend on delivery timelines, supply and broader market conditions. PropertyVest does not guarantee appreciation or returns.

Property price & rental context

Price and rent context for this corridor is published with the date of the data it is based on.

Localities connected to Bangalore Metro Phase 2B

Projects in areas connected to this infrastructure

Aarohana Devanahalli Square — Devanahalli

Aarohana Devanahalli Square

Aarohana Groups · Devanahalli

  • Configurations: 2 BHK, 3 BHK, 4 BHK Duplex
  • Price: ₹0.85 Cr
  • RERA: Details being verified
  • Status: New Launch
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Elv The Ivory Terraces

ELV Projects · Whitefield

  • Configurations: Details being verified
  • Price: ₹1.10 Cr
  • RERA: PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/181122/005469
  • Status: New Launch
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Elegant Atmos

Elegant Builders and Developers · Yelahanka New Town

  • Configurations: 3 BHK, 3.5 BHK
  • Price: ₹1.87 Cr
  • RERA: PRM/KA/RERA/1251/309/PR/200825/008010
  • Status: Under Construction
View project

Investment outlook

For 5–7 years, apartments within 1–2 km of Yelahanka, Jakkur or Bagalur Cross stations are the most defensible bet. Avoid paying airport-city prices for land without an approach road, and insist on RERA registration and clean khata.

Potential benefits

  • Fixed-time airport access
  • Hebbal becomes a multi-modal interchange
  • Daily connectivity for Yelahanka and Jakkur
  • Supports airport-region office and hotel demand
  • Creates a single ORR-to-airport spine

Risks & considerations

  • Opening date not committed
  • Station access can be poor on the wrong carriageway
  • Devanahalli-region land prices already reflect expectation
  • Social infrastructure north of Yelahanka is thin
  • Land purchases in the belt are illiquid and title-sensitive

PropertyVest publishes risks alongside opportunity. Infrastructure timelines and property outcomes are not guaranteed.

Conclusion

When the airport link opens, North Bengaluru stops being a speculative story and becomes an ordinary, well-connected part of the city — the point at which family end-users arrive in volume.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the airport metro?

About 38.4 km from KR Puram to the airport terminal, with around 17 stations.

Will it reach the terminal?

Yes, the corridor terminates at a station serving the terminal area.

Which stations matter most for buyers?

Hebbal, Jakkur Cross, Yelahanka, Bagalur Cross and Doddajala.

When will it open?

No date should be treated as fixed; rely on BMRCL announcements.

Is Devanahalli worth buying because of Phase 2B?

It benefits, but the line ends at the airport, not Devanahalli town. Buy for airport-region jobs and roads, with the metro as support.

How will Hebbal change?

It becomes one of Bengaluru's most connected nodes, supporting office and premium residential demand.

Sources & verification

About PropertyVest & this article

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Written by
PropertyVest Research Desk
Reviewed by
PropertyVest Editorial
Published
2 October 2026
Last updated
4 October 2026
Facts last verified
3 October 2026

This article is research and general information, not investment advice. Verify approvals, RERA registration and current pricing before you transact.

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