Bengaluru to Chennai Flights

Fly swift and safe on Bengaluru to Chennai flights with IndiGo

Offering swift and comfortable travel at economical fares and ensuring premium services, IndiGo provides by far the most globally wide-spread travel network among all Indian airlines. It operates several flights every day to international and domestic destinations, including the Bengaluru to Chennai flights.

IndiGo's short-haul connectivity has lured passengers to consider these flights to fly to and from these two cities located in a short distance of about 260 km, which initially were only linked via road and railway.

The best deals on IndiGo for Bengaluru to Chennai (BLR-MAA) flights

IndiGo offers daily flights from Bengaluru to Chennai, which may take up to 1 hour and 10 minutes to reach the destination.

Visit IndiGo’s official website to enjoy the lowest airfare on Bengaluru to Chennai flights. You can avail additional offers, deals and discounts on your Bengaluru to Chennai flight tickets. 

When in Chennai, you can take one of IndiGo’s daily Chennai to Bengaluru flights to return to Bengaluru.

Further, you may download the IndiGo booking app on your phone and use it to check flight status on the go.

Chennai – Gateway to the South

Initially known as Madras, Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu settled on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Spread across an area of 1,189 sq. km, it is the sixth-most populated city in India with a population of over 70.9 lakh. It is the base to one-third of India's automobile industry and hence termed as the Detroit of India.

Things to do in Chennai

Popular for its pristine beaches, beautiful temples and a wide range of fun activities, Chennai has so much for every traveller's delight. When in the city, marvel at the sculptures, take a walk with nature, witness a panoramic sunrise, opt for fishing and go on a shopping spree. If you are willing to add some adventure to your trip, you can go hiking or indulge in several water sports.

Tourist attractions in Chennai

Chennai has a plethora of tourist attractions related to art and architecture, history, nature, culture and religion such as museums, heritage temples, mosques and forts. Some famous sites in the city include Kapaleeswarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Marina Beach, Parthasarathy Temple, Elliots Beach, San Thome Basilica and Birla Planetarium.

Places to shop in Chennai

Phoenix Market City, with several stores and showrooms of top brands, is a one-stop destination for buying all the items of interest and needs. Pondy Bazaar, Cotton Street and Sowcarpet are the best places to shop for clothes, footwear, handbags and fashion accessories without having to spend a fortune. You can visit Burma Bazaar to buy imported electronic items at affordable prices.

Best time to visit Chennai

Pre-monsoons and winters (October to February) are considered the ideal time to visit Chennai as the weather at this time is pleasant. Also, several events and festivals are organised here during this time, including Dance and Music Festival in December, Pongal and Travel & Tourism Fair in January and the Natyanjali Dance Festival held somewhere between February and March.

Modes of transport

Chennai is well-connected to other cities via air, rail and road. The city has a good public transport service through buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws to allow you easy commute. Tourists can also hire taxis to travel across the city.

Weather in Chennai

Summers are blazing hot with the temperatures soaring as high as 39°C during the day while the nights are equally warm with the minimum temperatures hovering around 27°C. Winters are pleasant with temperatures ranging between 22°C and 30°C. Monsoons bring light showers in initial days but later months witness heavy downpours.

Airport in Chennai

IndiGo offers domestic flights and international flights to and from Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA), the busiest airport in the state of Tamil Nadu and fourth busiest airport in India. For detailed information, visit the flight schedule page on the official website of IndiGo. 

Bengaluru – Silicon Valley of India

Settled in the heart of Mysore Plateau, Bengaluru is the capital of India's southern state of Karnataka, known for its rich history, cultural heritage and architecture. With a 709 sq. km area and over 10 million people, it is the third-most populated city in India. Over the years, it has emerged as an IT hotbed and a thriving hub of modernisation. Known as India’s Silicon Valley, it is the base of several high-tech industries, multi-national companies and technological organisations, including the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Tourist attractions in Bengaluru

Bengaluru is home to a large number of religious sites, lakes, gardens and historical structures. Popular tourist attractions include Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan Fort, Cubbon Park and Bannerghatta National Park. 

Places to shop in Bengaluru

Truly a shopper's paradise, Bengaluru has numerous malls, stores and local markets that will spoil you with endless options. Be it clothes, accessories or footwear, you can visit UB City Mall, Phoenix Marketplace, Orion Mall and VR Mall - they have it all. Commercial Street is yet another vibrant spot to indulge in an extensive shopping affair when in Bengaluru.

Modes of transport

Flights, trains, government-run and private buses are the inter-city forms of transport connecting to Bengaluru. When in the city, visitors can use Namma Metro, BMTC buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis to move around in the city.

Weather in Bengaluru

Bengaluru experiences mild summers with temperatures between 20°C and 38°C while winters are cool and pleasant with temperature in the range of 12°C to 29°C. Monsoon months are cool with heavy rainfall and sometimes harsh winds.

Airport in Bengaluru

IndiGo operates several flights from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (IATA: BLR), the third busiest airport in India. To know more, visit  IndiGo’s official website.

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