Bangalore to Surat flight guide — airlines, Surat Airport, fares, business travel tips and the textile city connection.
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Quick answer: Bangalore to Surat non-stop flights take about About 1h 55m–2h non-stop., operated by IndiGo (non-stop); Air India Express, Akasa Air on parts of the corridor, Around three non-stop departures a day, operated by IndiGo. Schedules shift seasonally, so check your date.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BLR–STV fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 15 kg | Newer fleet; value fares |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
IndiGo is the backbone of the Bangalore–Surat (BLR–STV) corridor, running the non-stop service with roughly three departures a day. Surat is also served by Air India Express and Akasa Air on the wider network, so for date flexibility you may find one-stop alternatives, but the non-stop is the obvious pick when its timing works.
This is a genuine point-to-point business route linking Bengaluru's tech economy with Surat's diamond and textile trade, which is why IndiGo sustains a non-stop here despite Surat being a smaller airport.
The two cities are about 1,080 km apart, and the non-stop covers that in roughly 1h 55m to 2h. The aircraft tracks north-west over the Deccan and Maharashtra into Gujarat. Both cities are on IST, so your arrival clock matches your departure clock with no adjustment.
As a business-led route, fares here track the working week more than the tourist calendar. Booking 2–4 weeks ahead usually gives the best balance, and mid-week tends to be cheaper than Monday or Friday.
| Period | Demand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon and Fri | High | Business-traveller peak; fares firm |
| Tue–Thu | Moderate | Often the softest fares |
| Diwali / textile-trade peaks | High | Surat-bound demand rises |
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Moderate | Both ends see rain; minor delay risk |
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Early-morning and evening non-stops suit business day-trips and weekend travel respectively. In the monsoon (June–September), a morning departure reduces exposure to afternoon thunderstorm delays at both ends. Surat being a smaller airport, schedules are tighter, so an early flight also gives you a fallback if anything slips.
Business travellers: The morning non-stop makes a same-day Surat meeting feasible. Keep to cabin baggage to clear Surat's compact terminal quickly.
Families: The 2-hour non-stop is comfortable; book seats together in advance as the aircraft can be busy on trade-peak days.
Students and budget travellers: Mid-week non-stops with hand baggage only are usually the cheapest way across. If sold out, a one-stop via a hub may undercut a late non-stop fare.
Bengaluru (BLR): Kempegowda International has two terminals. IndiGo operates domestic flights from Terminal 1, while Air India uses Terminal 2 — so confirm your terminal on the ticket, as they are a shuttle ride apart. Surat (STV): a single-terminal airport about 12 km from the city on the Dumas road, easy to navigate with short walking distances.
Bengaluru airport is around 35–40 km north of the city; allow plenty of time in traffic and consider the airport bus or a pre-booked cab. At Surat, the airport is about 12 km from the centre, roughly 30 minutes by taxi or app cab outside peak hours. Surat has no metro, so road transfer is the norm.
IndiGo domestic economy is typically 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin, but fare types differ and hand-baggage-only fares include no free check-in. Confirm before you pack — see IndiGo baggage for current limits. Travelling for the diamond or textile trade often means valuable, compact cargo; carry such items as hand baggage where permitted and declare anything required.
Bengaluru stays mild year-round; Surat is hotter and humid, especially April–June, with a strong monsoon from June to September. Pack light, breathable clothing for Surat. Because Surat is a smaller airport with fewer flights, a missed connection is harder to rebook same-day, so give yourself margin if the trip is time-critical.
With only about three non-stops a day, the cheap seats on the best-timed flight disappear early. Book ahead, fly mid-week if you can, and use FlightGPT to compare the non-stop against any one-stop fare before deciding.
Yes. IndiGo operates non-stop BLR–STV, with around three departures a day. Schedules vary, so check your date.
About 1h 55m to 2h non-stop.
IndiGo runs the non-stop. Surat is also served by Air India Express and Akasa Air on the wider network, giving one-stop alternatives.
IndiGo domestic flights leave from Terminal 1; Air India uses Terminal 2. Confirm on your ticket, as the terminals are a shuttle ride apart.
About 12 km, roughly 30 minutes by taxi or app cab. Surat has a single-terminal airport on the Dumas road.
A government photo ID for this domestic route — Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence. No visa required.
Yes. Under DGCA rules an airline cancellation entitles you to a full refund or a free alternative flight.
Yes, IndiGo web check-in opens about 48 hours before departure, and Surat's compact terminal makes boarding quick.
Both cities see rain from June to September. Delays are usually short; a morning departure lowers afternoon-storm risk.
Fog is rarely a factor on the Bengaluru–Surat corridor, unlike northern routes. Monsoon rain is the main weather variable.
IndiGo accepts pets on some flights subject to conditions and advance booking. Confirm availability for your specific flight before travel.
Infants under two fly on a lap at a reduced fare. Carry age proof and request a bassinet where available.
Typically 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin in IndiGo economy, but hand-baggage-only fares carry no free check-in. Check your fare before packing.
Fares are usually comparable. Compare both; booking on IndiGo's own site can make changes and refunds simpler.
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The cheapest Bangalore to Surat airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Bangalore to Surat ticket prices across IndiGo (non-stop); Air India Express, Akasa Air on parts of the corridor — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days out by 25–40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Bangalore-Surat price wins.
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Most travellers prefer the Bangalore to Surat non-stop option. The direct Bangalore-Surat flight time is About 1h 55m–2h non-stop.. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Bangalore Surat ticket but are open to a layover.
Bangalore to Surat ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Bangalore Surat airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service IndiGo (non-stop); Air India Express flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.