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Bangalore to Chennai Flights — India's Shortest & Cheapest Route
Updated June 25, 2026 | 4 min read
Bangalore to Chennai is one of India's shortest and cheapest flight routes. At just 45 minutes and fares from ₹2,200, it's faster than the 5-hour drive.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 284 km
- Flight time: 45-50 minutes
- Daily flights: 30+
- Starting fare (approx): ₹2,200-₹3,500
- Average fare: ₹3,500-₹5,500
- Fun fact: The actual flying time is ~30 minutes. The rest is taxiing and takeoff/landing!
Airlines
| Airline |
Flights/Day |
Fare From |
| IndiGo | 12+ | ₹2,500 |
| Air India | 6+ | ₹3,000 |
| SpiceJet | 4+ | ₹2,200 |
| StarAir | 2+ | ₹2,300 |
Flight vs Train vs Bus
| Mode |
Time |
Cost |
| ✈️ Flight | 45 min | ₹2,200-₹3,500 |
| 🚂 Shatabdi | 5 hours | ₹800-₹1,200 |
| 🚌 Bus | 5-6 hours | ₹600-₹1,500 |
| 🚗 Drive | 5-6 hours | ₹2,000-₹3,000 (fuel + tolls) |
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