Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time56 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide price₹670,000 – ₹920,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000)
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Private charter between Bangalore and Madras starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Bangalore (BLR) ⇄ Madras (MAA) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Bangalore and Madras lie approximately 268 km apart (166 mi / 145 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Bangalore–Madras spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (INR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | ₹670,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | ₹790,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (INR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 56 min | ₹670,000 – ₹920,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 54 min | ₹750,000 – ₹1,000,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (INR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 46 min | ₹790,000 – ₹1,130,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | ₹880,000 – ₹1,250,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 45 min | ₹960,000 – ₹1,340,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Bangalore–Madras moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Bangalore, India: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, HAL Airport and Hosur Airport.
Madras, India: Chennai International Airport and INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station.
| Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru | Chennai International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VOBL / BLR | VOMM / MAA |
| Longest hard runway | 13,123 ft | 12,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 3,000 ft | 52 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Bangalore to Madras can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru has 13,123 ft and Chennai International Airport 12,001 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 268 km.
Alternates within range: HAL Airport (10,850 ft, 28 km) · Hosur Airport (7,200 ft, 60 km) · Oterra Hotel Helipad · Infosys Heliport · INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station (13,460 ft, 53 km) · INS Adyar Heliport · Chettinad Health City Helipad · ECR Heliport
Guide pricing on Bangalore–Madras is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Bangalore to Madras.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Demand on Bangalore–Madras comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 56 min gate to gate across the 268 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bangalore–Madras departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Madras to Bangalore runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.