Chennai to Bengaluru (MAA–BLR) — 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.
MAA–BLR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air 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, BA, JL, QF, VS | 53 | 32N, 32Q | 1h-1h10 | – | – | AF, BA, JL, QF, VS |
| IX Air India Express Also: AI | 49 | 32N, 738, 7M8 | 0h38-1h25 | – | – | AI |
| QP Akasa Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| SG SpiceJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bengaluru from Chennai
| Metric | MAA→BLR | TIR→BLR | PNY→BLR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAA | – | 61 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 172 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 50m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
MAA: IST · BLR: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 6:00 PM in Bengaluru.
BMTC Vayu Vajra buses depart from outside the arrivals exit to multiple city destinations including Majestic bus station, Kempegowda Station (City Railway), Whitefield, and Electronic City for INR 250–320. Ola and Uber operate from a designated pick-up zone; fares to the city centre run INR 600–1,000 but surge pricing during peak hours can double this. Prepaid taxis are available at a fixed-rate desk inside arrivals.The Metro Yellow Line airport extension provides faster access to central Bengaluru; verify current operating hours and frequency. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Allow extra time for traffic on exit; the BIAL access road is a known bottleneck.
Tropical highland climate. Bengaluru's elevation (920 m) keeps temperatures moderate year-round. Summers (March–May) are the hottest at 28–36°C. The southwest monsoon (June–September) brings heavy daily rainfall with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays. A weaker northeast monsoon affects October–November.
Winters (December–February) are pleasant and dry at 15–26°C. This is the most comfortable and operationally reliable season. Visibility is generally good outside monsoon months. Bengaluru carries unusually heavy air traffic year-round. Build buffer time for potential congestion even in good weather.
MAA–BLR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAA to BLR
Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet. With 172 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAA to BLR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAA to BLR is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 166 miles (268 km). There are approximately 172 weekly flights outbound and 178 return, totaling 350 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli and Cochin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tirupati (TIR), Puducherry (Pondicherry) (PNY) and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ).