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Long Weekend Getaways from Bengaluru

By the Idea Holiday team · 4 min read

Short answer

Bengaluru has good flights to Kochi and Goa, each usually about an hour in the air. For a three-day break, Kerala's hills and backwaters or Goa's beaches are the easiest choices. Hill towns by road are a long drive, so plan them as a custom trip with a driver.

Kerala from Bengaluru

Fly to Kochi, then drive to Munnar in about four to five hours. Spend two nights in the hills, or add a houseboat night in Alleppey if you have a few more days.

Goa from Bengaluru

A short flight takes you to Goa, and a beach resort for two or three nights makes an easy long weekend. Choose the south for calm days and the north for evenings out.

Road trips

Coorg, Ooty and Wayanad are popular drives from Bengaluru, each usually several hours away. They suit a longer weekend, and a driver makes the day much easier.

Plan the weekend

Leave on Friday evening or early on Saturday, and avoid the busy Sunday night return. Book weekend flights early, and keep one day free so the trip does not feel rushed.

FAQs

How long is the flight from Bengaluru to Kochi?

Usually around an hour to an hour and a half, depending on the flight.

Is Munnar a good weekend trip from Bengaluru?

Yes, with a flight to Kochi and a drive into the hills. Two nights is enough for a short break.

Can Idea Holiday plan a weekend trip from Bengaluru?

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