Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Bengaluru Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Chennai and Bengaluru share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
There are 99 Chennai Airport to Bengaluru Airport flights each week to choose from.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to BLR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Traveling during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are direct flights from Chennai Airport to Bengaluru Airport, so getting to Bengaluru (and then seeing more of India!) is simple. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travelers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
With a reliable 80.65% of services arriving on schedule, Air India has the best on-time record for MAA to BLR flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Bengaluru Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MAA and BLR include:
Hyderabad Airport
Kochi Airport
Tiruchirapalli Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
$38 is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. Return flights start from $77. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAA to BLR.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Bengaluru Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Bengaluru Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near BLR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bengaluru Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car to explore Bengaluru and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Bengaluru Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
The street address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Bengaluru Airport to central Bengaluru has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Bengaluru Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Bengaluru. If you like a quieter vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Bengaluru Airport for April if you want to go to Bengaluru during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to BLR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Bengaluru, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel about 290 kilometers east to Chennai to tick off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Marina beach and Marina Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Tirunelveli is another sought-after destination in India and is around 467 kilometers south of Bengaluru. No journey is complete without a visit to Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.