Bengaluru to Ranchi (BLR–IXR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IX1239
IX Air India
7M8
6:55 AM
IST T2
9:35 AM
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2h 40m
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AI9678
AI Air India
7M8
6:55 AM
IST T2
9:35 AM
IST
2h 40m
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IX2786
IX Air India
7M8
9:20 AM
IST T2
11:45 AM
IST
2h 25m
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AI9682
AI Air India
7M8
12:50 PM
IST T2
3:05 PM
IST
2h 15m
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IX2053
IX Air India
32N
1:55 PM
IST T2
4:20 PM
IST
2h 25m
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AI9680
AI Air India
7M8
5:20 PM
IST T2
7:45 PM
IST
2h 25m
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IX1262
IX Air India
7M8
5:20 PM
IST T2
7:45 PM
IST
2h 25m
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6E221
6E IndiGo
32Q
6:10 PM
IST T1
8:40 PM
IST
2h 30m
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6E6799
6E IndiGo
32Q
9:33 AM
IST
11:48 AM
IST
2h 15m
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IX1248
IX Air India
7M8
10:10 AM
IST
12:35 PM
IST
2h 25m
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AI9679
AI Air India
7M8
10:10 AM
IST
12:35 PM
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2h 25m
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AI9681
AI Air India
7M8
3:35 PM
IST
6:00 PM
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2h 25m
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IX1530
IX Air India
7M8
3:45 PM
IST
6:13 PM
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2h 28m
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IX2176
IX Air India
7M8
8:25 PM
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10:50 PM
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2h 25m
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AI9683
AI Air India
738
8:25 PM
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Bengaluru to Ranchi
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 859 mi 2h 15m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

BLR–IXR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air India Express, Air India and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 859 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLR–IXR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IX Air India Express 28 32N, 7M8 2h25-2h40
AI Air India 21 7M8 2h15-2h40 Star Alliance
6E IndiGo 7 32Q 2h30
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – IX
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, IX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + IX (35 flights/wk, 63%)
Star Alliance: AI (21 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLR to IXR direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLR to IXR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
367
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Ranchi from Bengaluru

Nearby airports with service to Birsa Munda Airport.
Metric BLR→IXR MAA→IXR
Distance from BLR 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 56 7
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of BLR with service to Birsa Munda Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ranchi is 0 hours the same as Bengaluru.
BLR: IST · IXR: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bengaluru, it's 6:00 PM in Ranchi.
Distance & Flight Time
859 mi / 1,382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 40m.
Getting to BLR

Namma Metro's Yellow Line (RV Road to Bommasandra, with airport extension) opened in phases; confirm current operational status and fares before travel. BMTC Vayu Vajra (Big10) airport buses run from multiple city points for INR 250–320 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.Ola and Uber from the city centre to the airport cost INR 600–1,000 and take 45–75 minutes in normal traffic. Bengaluru is notorious for severe traffic congestion, especially on Bellary Road and the BIAL access road; allow substantial buffer time during peak hours (08:00–10:30 and 17:30–21:00). Prepaid taxis also operate from the terminal.

BLR–IXR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bengaluru to Ranchi route.
Route details
Distance859 mi / 1,382 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 49 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: BLR
IATA / ICAOBLR / VOBL
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr40.7M
Elevation3,000 ft / 914 m
Destination: IXR
IATA / ICAOIXR / VERC
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation2,148 ft / 655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLR to IXR flights.
Nonstop flights from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru to Birsa Munda Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 40m. The route covers 859 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from BLR to IXR. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMD, HYD, MAA, PNQ, BOM, CCU, DEL and PAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IXR to BLR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLR to IXR

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BLR to IXR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLR to IXR ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,382 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via AMD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chennai (MAA).