Chennai to Bangalore Flights, Fares Starting from ₹ 4503

Quick Facts About Chennai to Bangalore Flights

Direct and Connecting Flights from Chennai to Bangalore

Most travellers between Chennai and Bangalore prefer direct flights, as the route is one of the shortest regular air connections between two major Indian cities and connecting flights offer little practical advantage. The limited connecting options generally route through Hyderabad and are rarely worthwhile for such a short journey. Direct flights are particularly preferred by travellers making same-day trips, including those visiting suppliers or attending business meetings.

Airport Terminals and Check-in Time for the Chennai to Bangalore Route

Chennai to Bangalore flights depart from the domestic terminal at Chennai International Airport. Online check in generally opens 48 hours before departure, and counters close 45 to 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore has two terminals, so travellers should check the arrival terminal on the ticket. The airport offers prepaid taxi counters, car rental desks and metro connections to the electronics and component manufacturing areas of the city.

Booking Chennai to Bangalore Flight Tickets on MakeMyTrip

• Log in to MakeMyTrip, or create a new account if this is a first time booking.
• Enter Chennai as the departure city and Bangalore as the destination, along with the travel date and passenger count.
• Sort the results by price, then narrow the list using the airline or departure time filters.
• Choose a fare type based on the baggage and flexibility the trip needs.
• Review the baggage and cancellation terms on the fare summary screen.
• Complete the payment to receive the e-ticket and invoice by email shortly after.

Best Time to Book Chennai to Bangalore Flights

• Booking 3–4 weeks in advance generally results in a lower fare than booking in the final days before departure.
• Diwali and the winter wedding season bring a rise in demand and fares on Chennai to Bangalore flights.
• Pongal, usually in mid January, also brings more travel as families move between the two cities for the festival.
• Fares for flights to Bangalore are usually lowest when there is no major festival or holiday rush.
• Early morning flights and the last flight of the day suit a same day business trip, and are often lower priced because more flights operate at these times.

Baggage Weight Limits

• Cabin baggage is generally capped at 7 kg on standard economy fares.
• Check in baggage starts at 15 kg on the lowest fare tier.
• Mid and upper economy fares raise this allowance to 20 or 25 kg, depending on the airline.
• Buying extra baggage online before the flight costs less than paying the airline's rate at the airport counter.
• Infants travelling without a separate seat are given a smaller allowance, set by the individual airline.
• Engineers or procurement staff carrying component samples should check the airline's policy in advance, as these items may be treated as excess baggage.

Tips to Save on Chennai to Bangalore Flights

• Set a fare alert for Chennai to Bangalore flights rather than checking manually, as prices change throughout the day as seats are sold.
• Book early for Pongal, Diwali and the wedding season, as seats on Chennai to Bangalore flights sell out earlier than usual during these periods.
• Compare a flexible fare with the cheapest option if the return time of a same day trip may change.
• Choose a midweek travel date if the schedule allows it.
• Compare fares a day or two before and after the planned travel date.
• Book a round trip instead of two one way tickets once both journeys are confirmed, which works well for a short business trip.

Benefits of Booking on MakeMyTrip

Every fare type on Chennai to Bangalore flights shows its baggage limit and cancellation fee before checkout, so travellers know all the charges before they pay. Web check in and live flight status tracking are available at no extra cost once a ticket is confirmed. Promo codes and bank offers are listed together on the flight offers page, and the departure time filter makes it easy to compare fares within a specific schedule, which helps when planning a same day trip. Support is available after booking for date changes, cancellations and refund related queries.

Cancellation and Refund Process

The resolution of a cancelled or rescheduled flight depends on the operating airline’s policies rather than a single MakeMyTrip rule. When an airline cancels or reschedules a flight, passengers are generally offered options such as a full refund, a free change to another flight, or credit for a future trip. Airline-initiated refunds typically reach the original payment method within 7 to 10 working days. When the passenger cancels the booking, the applicable cancellation fee is deducted based on the fare type before the remaining amount is refunded. The status of an ongoing refund can be checked through the My Trips section of the account used for the booking.

Group Travel and Business Bookings

Groups of ten or more passengers travelling together on the Chennai to Bangalore route can be arranged through MakeMyTrip's group booking desk, which coordinates with the airline on seat blocks and a combined fare. This is commonly used by automobile and component manufacturing companies arranging staff travel between their Chennai and Bangalore operations. Corporate travellers get access to consolidated invoicing and GST compliant billing through a registered account. Group fares are quoted case by case depending on seat availability at the time of the request, so a quote should be treated as provisional until it is confirmed.