Bengaluru to Chennai (BLR–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BLR–MAA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India Express and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 166 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo Also: AF, JL, KL, QF, VS | 47 | 32N, 32Q | 0h55-1h15 | – | – | AF, JL, KL, QF, VS |
| IX Air India Express Also: AI | 42 | 32N, 7M8 | 1h05-1h10 | – | – | AI |
| BA British Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| SG SpiceJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chennai from Bengaluru
| Metric | BLR→MAA | TIR→MAA | CJB→MAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLR | – | 127 mi | 156 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 171 | – | 42 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 45m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
BLR: IST · MAA: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bengaluru, it's 6:00 PM in Chennai.
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–MAA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLR to MAA
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India Express, British Airways and SpiceJet. With 171 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BLR to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLR to MAA is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 166 miles (268 km). There are approximately 171 weekly flights outbound and 173 return, totaling 344 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tiruchirappalli, Cochin and Goa Dabolim. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tirupati (TIR), Coimbatore (CJB) and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ).