Dense fog disrupts flights at Bengaluru airport as temperatures dip

Low visibility during early morning hours led to delays and cancellations at Kempegowda International Airport, while IMD data shows Bengaluru recording below-normal minimum temperatures.

Flight operations at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport were affected on December 15 due to dense fog and poor visibility during the early morning hours. Low-visibility conditions between 4.14 a.m. and 10 a.m. led to widespread delays, disrupting travel for hundreds of passengers.

A total of 48 flights were delayed, including 46 domestic and two international services, as aircraft movements were slowed due to fog cover over the airport. Operations gradually stabilised after visibility conditions improved later in the morning.

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In addition to delays, flight cancellations were also reported on routes connected to Delhi. Four flights to and from Delhi, including two arrivals and two departures, were cancelled after dense fog affected operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital.

Weather data indicates that Bengaluru experienced colder-than-usual conditions on the same day. The minimum temperature recorded on December 15, 2025, was 14.6 degrees Celsius, which is 2.2 degrees below the normal average for this period.

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Historical data from the India Meteorological Department shows that Bengaluru’s minimum temperatures in December over the last ten years have generally ranged between 12°C and 16°C. One of the lowest December temperatures in recent history was 12.0°C on December 11, 2016, followed by 12.8°C on December 24, 2011.

In more recent years, the city recorded minimum temperatures of 15.5°C in December 2024 and 15.0°C in December 2023, indicating relatively milder winter conditions compared to earlier years.