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

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 07:41
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 23:46.

The flight takes about 1h 06m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bengaluru to Chennai:

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from Bengaluru to Chennai takes 1h 06m, covering 430 km.

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

Return flights from Bengaluru to Chennai range from ₹ 6,610 to ₹ 8,268, with an average of ₹ 7,492 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 6,610 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 7,495 return, compared with ₹ 20,409 via a stopover through Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

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.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,510–₹ 5,496 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 7,771 to ₹ 71,509. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bengaluru to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 6,530, which is 68% above the typical average for this route.

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

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

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.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Bengaluru to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 7,203 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₹ 7,961, a difference of ₹ 758.

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

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

• IndiGo
• Air India Express

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.

Passengers are allowed to bring one checked bag weighing up to 32 kg in all cabin classes on Vistara flights from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chennai. However, the free checked baggage allowance for passengers travelling in the Economy Class ranges from 15 kg to 20 kg, depending on the fare type and loyalty status.

IndiGo Airlines offers assistance to passengers with limited mobility on flights from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chennai. These services include pre-board boarding assistance, mobility assistance, assistive device handling, and service dog assistance when requested.