Bengaluru to Chennai flights
Chennai lies 291 km (181 mi) east of Bengaluru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bengaluru | Chennai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 8.5 million | 4.7 million |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | BLR, 28 km out | MAA, 16 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bengaluru
Bengaluru is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Chennai
Chennai is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai International Airport | MAA | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,001 ft | 52 ft |
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Staying in Chennai
Our booking partner lists 1,570+ places to stay in Chennai (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 803 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (453), and 41 are five-star. Across 347 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.3 out of 10. Guests have left 148,106 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chennai from Bengaluru?
291 km (181 mi) in a straight line, east of Bengaluru.
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Chennai by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bengaluru and Chennai?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bengaluru to Chennai flights?
Typically Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
Where can I stay in Chennai?
Our booking partner lists 1,570+ places to stay in Chennai, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.