Hampi by helicopter

BENGALURU: US-based urban air mobility platform BLADE is expanding its footprint in Karnataka by launching chopper services to Hampi. The weekly by-the-seat helicopter services between Bengaluru and Hampi aims to cut the seven-hour road journey to 80 minutes. After launching Kodagu and Kabini in December 2021, Hampi is the third route in BLADE’s chopper services plan. Travellers flying into the city can board the flight from Jakkur vertiport, 20 minutes away from Kempegowda International Airport. The tickets are priced at R30,000 ++ per person, one way.