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Cheapest return flight
£61
Typical prices: £52-£65
IndiGo
Tue 27/11Tue 4/12
BLR - MAA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£29
Typical prices: £27-£35
IndiGo
Fri 23/11
BLR - MAA • Direct
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You can fly direct with IndiGo and Air India Express. Average duration is 1h 06m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheap Flights from Bengaluru to Chennai (BLR-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Bengaluru to Chennai

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
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20:30 - 21:35BLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
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17:25 - 18:30MAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mdirect
£61IndiGo
Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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18:15 - 19:30BLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 15mdirect
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20:45 - 21:50MAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mdirect
£61IndiGo
Thu, 26 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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16:50 - 17:55BLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
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16:20 - 17:25MAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mdirect
£61IndiGo
Tue, 8 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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18:15 - 19:30BLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 15mdirect
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19:45 - 20:50MAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mdirect
£61IndiGo
Thu, 10 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
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08:50 - 10:00BLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 10mdirect
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12:40 - 13:45MAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mdirect
£61IndiGo
Sun, 29 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
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18:15 - 19:30BLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 15mdirect
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12:40 - 13:45MAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mdirect
£61IndiGo
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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07:10 - 08:15BLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
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08:55 - 10:05MAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 10mdirect
£62IndiGo
Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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22:40 - 23:45BLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
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20:45 - 21:50MAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mdirect
£62IndiGo
Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
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14:45 - 20:10BLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
5h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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18:00 - 21:05MAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
27h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Vasco da Gama Goa Intl
£253Air India
Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Air India Logo
05:20 - 08:40BLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
27h 20m2 stops Vasco da Gama Goa Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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21:05 - 08:20MAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
11h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£256Air India
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Bengaluru to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Bengaluru to Chennai?

Return flights from Bengaluru to Chennai typically range from £52 to £65. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £61 on IndiGo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai. It's 4% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai at £52 return.
•April (£66) and August (£65) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 27% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Bengaluru to Chennai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Air India

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on IndiGo

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on BLR and MAA

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Bengaluru to Chennai flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£29
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Bengaluru to Chennai

When to book flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bengaluru to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Bengaluru to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bengaluru to Chennai:

    • Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 08:16
    • Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 23:46.

    The flight takes about 1h 06m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Bengaluru to Chennai.

  • How long is a flight from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    A direct flight from Bengaluru to Chennai takes 1h 06m, covering 166 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Bengaluru to Chennai flight?

    Return flights from Bengaluru to Chennai range from £52 to £65, with an average of £59 over the past 12 months. Anything below £52 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £59 return, compared with £161 via a stopover through Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    Air India Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bengaluru to Chennai flights are:

    • Air India Express: 93% on time
    • IndiGo: 90% on time
    • Air India: 83% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£43 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Bengaluru to Chennai spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Bengaluru to Chennai flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 13%.

  • Have flight prices from Bengaluru to Chennai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £61 to £410. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Bengaluru to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Bengaluru to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £31.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    Flights from Bengaluru to Chennai usually depart from Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bengaluru to Chennai route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Bengaluru to Chennai pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Bengaluru to Chennai pass through Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Bengaluru to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £57 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £63, a difference of £6.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Bengaluru to Chennai?

    2 airlines operate flights between Bengaluru and Chennai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • IndiGo
    • Air India Express

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Bengaluru to Chennai flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Bengaluru to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £57, about £6 less than Monday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bengaluru to Chennai trip for March. Fares historically average £52 return in that month – typically £14 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Air India Express. Over the past three months, 93% of Air India Express flights from Bengaluru to Chennai arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 90%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 39m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

    • Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    • Hotel Mount Manor
    • NK Grand Park Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chennai?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Bengaluru Intl Airport to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Bengaluru Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Thursday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Friday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Saturday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

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Direct returns

Chennai to Bengaluru Intl

Monday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Thursday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Friday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Saturday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

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