India: Sarla Aviation, Bengaluru Collaborate for “City to Airport Via eVTOL in 5 Minutes!”
For yet another example of the potential time saved when flying via an eVTOL, India-based Sarla Aviation claim that a journey from Bengaluru Airport to its city centre would take just 5 minutes compared to 1.5 hours by road, reports indianexpress.com. This astonishing time saving would be carried out by Sarla’s, presently in construction, seven-seater eVTOL aircraft.
According to the company’s website, the craft is capable of covering distances up to 160km, but is optimally designed for typical 20–40 kilometre inner-city commutes. It states, “In our launch cities – Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi – passengers can expect to save up to 87 percent of their usual commute time, transforming the way you travel in the bustling urban landscape.” The website also asserts the time taken from India’s Electronic City to BLR Airport could be reduced to under 20 minutes, compared to 152 minutes by road.
It continues, “Equipped with four, double-isolated battery packs, our eVTOL powers seven electric motors. Sarla achieves speeds up to 250 km/h, transforming hour-long commutes into mere minutes. It is built to accommodate a pilot, and comfortable seating for 6 passengers, along with their luggage. It is also capable of performing back-to-back 40-kilometre trips with just 15 minutes of charging time in between.”
To explore these claims, last week Sarla announced a partnership with Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), who overseers Bengaluru, to transform it in to India’s first eVTOL-friendly airport.
In a statement, Sarla commented,“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with BIAL as we join forces to bring the future of air mobility to India’s tech capital. Bengaluru International Airport is not only our home base and one of the largest airports in India and the world, but also a forward-thinking hub where sustainability is at the heart of everything.”
Adrian Schmidt, co-Founder and CEO of Sarla Aviation, added, “I am truly inspired by the leadership at Bengaluru Airport, whose vision challenges young companies like ours to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible.”

Adrian Schmidt and Sarla Staff sign the agreement with BIAL Members (Credit: Indian express)
Last week, Sarla also met with Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, alongside the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Delhi, to discuss India’s leadership in the era of Urban Air Mobility. This included steps toward creating a Bharat-centric eVTOL policy as well as outlining the company’s ambition to bring Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to India and ensuring smooth regulatory pathways.
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