Bengaluru to Chennai (BLR–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BLR–MAA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, IndiGo and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 166 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 28 | 32N, 7M8 | 1h15-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 22 | 32N, 32Q | 1h05-1h15 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 21 | 32Q | 1h-1h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| IX Air India Express | 21 | 7M8 | 1h15-1h25 | – | – | – |
| SG SpiceJet | 7 | 73H | 1h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chennai from Bengaluru
| Metric | BLR→MAA | CJB→MAA | TRZ→MAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLR | – | 156 mi | 182 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | 42 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 55m | 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 France, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BLR to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLR to MAA ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 166 miles (268 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 192 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Coimbatore (CJB) and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ).