{ "response": { "Key": "MAA-BLR", "orig": { "code": "MAA", "type": "airport", "city": "Chennai", "fullCity": "Chennai, India", "airport": "Chennai Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "BLR", "type": "airport", "city": "Bengaluru", "fullCity": "Bengaluru, India", "airport": "Kempegowda Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Chennai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "The flight from Chennai to Bengaluru is about 170 miles and typically takes around 1 hour 10 minutes. The return leg is slightly shorter at about 1 hour 5 minutes, a small difference due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Chennai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "Yes, three airlines fly non‑stop from Chennai (MAA) to Bengaluru (BLR): IndiGo (6E), Air India Express (IX), and Air India (AI), all operating daily. IndiGo runs up to 16 flights a day, Air India Express has 5, and Air India offers a single daily departure, for a combined total of about 161 weekly flights. The flight takes roughly 65–70 minutes.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Bengaluru?", "answer": "From Kempegowda International Airport, about 35 km north of the city centre, the main ground transport options are app-based taxis and auto rickshaws (most used for door-to-door convenience), BMTC airport buses, and private car rentals; ride-share services are effectively the same as app-based taxis in Bengaluru. BMTC buses are the most economical mass transit choice, while the Namma Metro does not yet reach the airport, so a direct metro connection is unavailable. Taxis are generally the fastest and most reliable option given the city's severe congestion, which costs the average commuter about 117 hours per year. App-based taxis and auto rickshaws are the most used modalities, with private vehicles accounting for about 80% of all trips citywide.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Bengaluru", "title": "Transport in Bengaluru", "time_published": "2026-07-15T13:59:19Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T09:47:03Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Bengaluru", "title": "Transport in Bengaluru", "time_published": "2026-04-10T09:54:47Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Chennai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "Yes, nonstop red-eye flights operate from Chennai (MAA) to Bengaluru (BLR) on IndiGo (6E), with 21 weekly departures daily at 9:30 PM, 10:00 PM, and 10:30 PM. The flight is short enough that even a late departure lands the same night, typically arriving around 10:30–11:30 PM.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Chennai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "IndiGo, Air India Express, and Air India operate non‑stop between Chennai and Bengaluru. IndiGo offers the most frequent service with 119 weekly flights, while Air India Express runs 35 weekly flights and Air India operates 7 weekly flights. Specific median fares aren't listed in the schedule data for this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Chennai and Bengaluru?", "answer": "This is a very short domestic route with numerous non-stop flights, so connections are uncommon and would make travel time uncompetitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bengaluru?", "answer": "October to February offers pleasant, mild weather and fewer crowds than the summer months." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Chennai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "For domestic flights within India, bring a valid government-issued photo ID such as an Aadhaar card, driver's license, or passport. No visa or travel authorization is needed, and vaccination certificates are not typically required. Carry a payment method for any baggage fees." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Bengaluru?", "answer": "Bengaluru has only one airport, Kempegowda International Airport, which serves all commercial flights and is about 40 kilometres north of the city centre." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Chennai Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Chennai International Airport is served by the Chennai International Airport Metro Station on the Chennai Metro and Tirusulam railway station on the Chennai Suburban Railway, offering public transport from the city center. Taxis and ride‑share services are widely available and are the most popular choice for door‑to‑door convenience, while private cars can be parked at the airport. The Metro is generally the fastest and most economical option during peak traffic hours, though it may require a short walk or connection depending on your starting point. Driving yourself is possible but parking can be limited and less convenient than the rail or taxi alternatives.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennai_International_Airport", "title": "Chennai International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T16:23:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennai_Airport", "title": "Chennai International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-08-14T05:30:51Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennai_Central_railway_station", "title": "Chennai Central railway station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-23T10:10:35Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Bengaluru airport?", "answer": "There is a transit hotel and sleep pods directly inside Bengaluru Airport's secure zone. The 080 Transit Hotel is located airside in Terminal 1 near domestic departures and in Terminal 2 near the arrivals/departures area, with rooms available in hourly blocks of 3, 6, or 24 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/bangalore-kempegowda-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Bangalore Airport Lounges (BLR) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/bangalore-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Bangalore Airport Guide (BLR) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-08T18:06:06Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T09:47:03Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/B2W1/index.de.shtml", "title": "Hotel in Bengaluru - ibis Bengaluru Hebbal - ALL - Accor Live Limitless - ALL" }, { "url": "https://stories.hilton.com/apac/releases/indias-largest-doubletree-by-hilton-opens-near-bengaluru-international-airport", "title": "India’s Largest DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Near Bengaluru International Airport, Marking Hilton’s Eighth Hotel in the City ‑ Stories From Hilton ‑ APAC", "favicon": "https://stories.hilton.com/icons/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-02-02T05:31:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Kempegowda Intl Airport?", "answer": "Kempegowda International Airport has duty-free shopping in the old international arrivals area, but the available information does not mention currency exchange offices, prayer rooms or chapels, or Wi‑Fi services. Terminal locations for those specific amenities are therefore not listed. The airport does offer other facilities such as cargo terminals, a central kitchen, and training academies.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T09:47:03Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda%20International%20Airport", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-26T13:10:55Z" }, { "url": "https://civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/178", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-04-30T11:04:08Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengaluru_International_Airport", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-17T13:27:37Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Chennai and Bengaluru airports?", "answer": "Both Chennai and Bengaluru airports provide wheelchair assistance and mobility support for passengers with reduced mobility, and these services should be requested through your airline at least 48 hours before departure. Chennai International Airport offers accessible metro connectivity and assistance for travelers with disabilities, while Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has dedicated help desks and trained staff for special assistance. Children's play areas are available in both terminals, though specific facilities may vary by terminal, so it's best to confirm with the airport or airline in advance.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennai_International_Airport", "title": "Chennai International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T16:23:22Z" }, { "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/chennai-airport-maa-details.html", "title": "Chennai Airport (MAA) Details, Chennai, India", "time_published": "2026-04-24T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/closest-airports-to-chennai-india.html", "title": "Closest Airport to Chennai, Airports Near Chennai, India" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennai_Airport", "title": "Chennai International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-08-14T05:30:51Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennai_International_Airport_metro_station", "title": "Chennai International Airport metro station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-17T02:32:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-25T14:42:29Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengaluru_International_Airport", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-17T13:27:37Z" }, { "url": "https://civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/178", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-04-30T11:04:08Z" }, { "url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/node/3788", "title": "Comencement of operation of Banglore International Airport at Devanhalli | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2016-12-01T12:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda%20International%20Airport", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-26T13:10:55Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "IndiGo operates the most flights on this route, using the Airbus A321neo, Airbus A320neo, and Airbus A320 family. Air India Express flies the Boeing 737 MAX 8, and Air India uses the Airbus A320neo.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Chennai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "The nonstop carriers are IndiGo (6E), Air India Express (IX), and Air India (AI). IndiGo and Air India Express are not in any global alliance, while Air India is a Star Alliance member. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no SkyTeam or oneworld carriers operate it nonstop.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Chennai?", "answer": "The TFS Travel Club Lounge operates in Terminal 1 (Domestic) and Terminal 4 (Domestic) at Chennai International Airport, while the Travel Club lounge serves Terminal 2 (International). The Terminal 2 Travel Club is open 24 hours daily, located on Level 3, and offers meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, printers and copiers, Wi‑Fi, newspapers and magazines, toilets, and wheelchair‑accessible facilities. The Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 Travel Club lounges provide a quiet, comfortable space to relax away from the crowds.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MAA", "title": "American Express Lounges at Chennai International Airport | Amex IN", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/chennai-international", "title": "Chennai Meenambakkam Airport MAA Lounges - MAA Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46", "time_published": "2026-08-18T11:40:12Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-au/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MAA", "title": "American Express Lounges at Chennai International Airport | Amex AU", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/zh-Hant-TW/lounges/india/chennai-international", "title": "Chennai Meenambakkam Airport MAA Lounges - MAA Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://cathaypacific.com/cx/it_IT/destinations/lounges/chennai-maa/travel-club-lounge.html", "title": "Lounge Travel Club | Cathay IT", "favicon": "https://www.cathaypacific.com/content/dam/header-footer-lrp/cx-web-clip-icon.png" } ] }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Chennai to Bengaluru?", "answer": "Domestic flights on this short route typically offer only Economy class; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not common." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium fare passengers may have same‑day change or standby options, while basic economy tickets typically do not." } } } }