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Quick answer: Kannur to Bangalore non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 15m, operated by IndiGo, Air India Express, ≈ 2-3 non-stops daily (IndiGo + Air India Express). This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest CNN–BLR fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Kannur to Bangalore? FlightGPT compares live CNN to BLR fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Kannur to Bangalore non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Kannur-Bangalore fare is one search away.
As of June 2026, indicative one-way Kannur to Bangalore fares typically run ₹2,800-₹5,500, with the cheapest buckets — around ₹2,600-₹2,900 — appearing on IndiGo and Air India Express for off-peak mid-week departures booked two to four weeks ahead. Air India Express's promotional fares and IndiGo's monthly 6E sale can occasionally dip the lowest CNN-BLR fare to about ₹2,400-₹2,700 for select dates.
Demand on this corridor is shaped by Kerala's festival calendar and the Gulf-connection traffic feeding through Kannur. Fares firm up sharply around Onam (August-September), Diwali, Christmas-New-Year and the Easter/Vishu period, when Malayalis travel home and seats are scarce — round-trip totals over those windows can climb well above the everyday range. For the rest of the year the corridor is reasonably priced thanks to two competing carriers. Every figure here is an indicative range, not a live quote — for the exact fare on your dates, check the FlightGPT chat, which compares airline-direct and OTA pricing in one search. See also our Bangalore destination guide.
Two carriers fly the Kannur-Bengaluru non-stop. IndiGo (6E) runs the larger schedule on A320neo/A321neo aircraft with 30-inch seat pitch and the 6E Eats buy-on-board menu, and usually posts the lowest published CNN-BLR fares. Air India Express (IX) operates the route on Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 jets, with a competitive low-cost product and the advantage of feeding into the wider Air India network and Gulf connections through Bengaluru.
Because the two compete head-to-head on a short, high-demand corridor, fares stay keen and a fare sale on either airline is your best chance at a sub-₹2,700 ticket. For pure price, compare both — they trade the cheapest slot week to week. Splitting a round trip across the two carriers (out on one, back on the other) often beats a single through-fare. Read more on our IndiGo and Air India Express pages.
Kannur to Bangalore has roughly two to three non-stop departures spread across the day between the two carriers. IndiGo and Air India Express typically offer a morning and a later departure, with a sample IndiGo rotation leaving Kannur around 09:15 and reaching Bengaluru about 10:30. Block time is around 1h 15m for the 274 km, making this one of the quickest sectors out of north Kerala.
The fastest scheduled flights run about 1h 10m; most block 1h 15m-1h 20m. Because frequency is modest — not the every-hour cadence of a major metro pair — a missed flight can mean a long wait, so build a buffer if you have an onward connection at Bengaluru, especially if you are continuing on a Gulf flight. For planning at the destination, see our Bangalore destination guide and, for onward travel, our Bangalore to Mumbai route page.
For Kannur to Bangalore you should almost always take the non-stop — it is just 1h 15m, and with IndiGo and Air India Express both flying it, there is little reason to consider a connection. A 1-stop routing (typically via Kochi or Chennai) would more than double your travel time for no fare benefit on this short corridor, so it only makes sense if the two or three daily non-stops are sold out on your exact date.
If you cannot get a non-stop seat, a 1-stop via Kochi or Chennai is feasible but adds 3-4 hours; on a single ticket the airline protects your connection if the first leg is delayed. The FlightGPT chat shows non-stop and any 1-stop options together, so you can confirm the direct flight is available before settling for a connection. Given the frequency, booking a few weeks ahead is the surest way to lock the non-stop.
The sweet spot for the cheapest Kannur to Bangalore tickets is 2-4 weeks before departure for standard travel. Earlier than about 50 days usually shows inflated buckets, and inside 10 days fares climb because only the costlier classes remain on a route with modest frequency. For festival peaks — Onam, Diwali, Christmas-New-Year and Vishu — bring the booking forward to 8-12 weeks out, because the cheapest seats on those exact dates vanish early as Malayalis travel home.
Set a price-drop alert in FlightGPT once your dates firm up. IndiGo's monthly 6E sale, typically opening on a Tuesday, and Air India Express's periodic promotions are the best shots at a discounted CNN-BLR fare. Mid-week travel and the months between festivals are the most forgiving — you can often still find a sub-₹3,000 fare booked just a week or two out.
Tuesday and Wednesday are usually the cheapest days to fly Kannur to Bangalore — typically a few hundred rupees below Friday and Sunday on the same airline, since weekend slots carry a leisure-travel premium. The single most expensive periods are the run-up to and the return from major Kerala festivals, when almost any day commands a higher fare.
The cheapest time of day tends to be the off-peak mid-morning or early-afternoon departure rather than the convenient early-morning flight. For round-trips, a mid-week-out, mid-week-back pattern beats the Friday-out, Sunday-back weekender pattern. Because two carriers compete on price, splitting the booking into two one-ways — IndiGo one way, Air India Express the other — frequently lands a lower total than a single round-trip fare. The FlightGPT chat makes that split-fare comparison easy.
IndiGo domestic economy includes 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin. Air India Express domestic economy includes 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on the base fare. Excess baggage at the airport typically runs ₹450-₹600 per extra kg, and pre-paying online usually saves 30-50% versus the counter rate — useful if you are carrying Kerala produce or shopping. These allowances and fees can change, so verify on the airline's official site before booking.
Seat selection is generally ₹200-₹2,000 per leg depending on row; the cheapest fares charge for advance seat choice, but a seat is still assigned free at check-in if you skip it. On a 1h 15m hop, skipping paid seat selection is the easiest way to keep the all-in fare at its lowest. If you are connecting onward to a Gulf flight from Bengaluru on a separate ticket, check whether your bags are checked through or must be re-collected. Always reconfirm current fees on the carrier's site, as add-on pricing changes frequently.
Flights from Kannur land at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), about 40 km north of central Bengaluru. Most domestic arrivals, including this route, use Terminal 1 (T1), though a growing share of IndiGo and Air India domestic flights operate from the newer Terminal 2 (T2) — always check your boarding pass, as the two terminals are a short shuttle apart and not connected airside. Kannur International Airport (CNN) at the origin has a single integrated terminal for both domestic and international flights.
From BLR, the airport is a fair distance from the city, so allow time: a taxi to central or eastern Bengaluru can take 60-90 minutes in traffic, and the Vayu Vajra airport buses (KIAS) are a budget alternative. If you are connecting onward — particularly to a Gulf flight, which is common for Kannur travellers — confirm whether your next flight departs T1 or T2 and leave a generous buffer. For getting-around tips, see our Bangalore destination guide, and for onward travel compare our Bangalore to Mumbai page.
All Indian domestic flights, including Kannur-Bangalore, fall under DGCA's CAR Section 3, Series M, Part IV. Each airline sets its own cancellation and date-change fee by fare class: the cheapest IndiGo "Lite"-type and Air India Express low fares carry the highest penalties and may refund only statutory taxes, while flexible fares allow changes for a smaller fee plus any fare difference. Exact penalty amounts change periodically, so verify the current figures on the airline's official site rather than relying on a fixed number.
If the airline cancels your flight, you are entitled to either a full refund within the DGCA-mandated timeframe or a free rebook on the next available service. Given the modest frequency on this route, a same-day rebook after a cancellation may not always be possible, so consider travel insurance for tightly timed Gulf connections. For your statutory entitlements during delays and cancellations, see the DGCA website and confirm fare-rule specifics with your airline.
Use the FlightGPT chat to surface live fares across IndiGo and Air India Express direct plus MakeMyTrip, Cleartrip, ixigo and EaseMyTrip in one query, so you instantly see the cheapest CNN-BLR option without opening multiple tabs. Because two low-cost carriers compete here, a fare sale on either is your best lever — and splitting the round trip across both airlines often beats a single through-fare.
If you are a frequent flyer on this corridor, IndiGo's 6E Student programme (8% off plus extra baggage) and various bank-card offers can shave the fare further. For festival travel, book 8-12 weeks ahead; for everyday trips, 2-4 weeks is the sweet spot. Travellers connecting onward to the Gulf from Bengaluru should leave a comfortable buffer and confirm the terminal. For more, see our Bangalore destination guide.
As of June 2026, indicative one-way Kannur to Bangalore fares typically run ₹2,800-₹5,500, with the cheapest buckets around ₹2,600-₹2,900 on IndiGo and Air India Express for off-peak mid-week departures booked a few weeks ahead. Fare-sale lows can reach about ₹2,400-₹2,700. For a live quote on your dates, check the FlightGPT chat.
IndiGo and Air India Express compete head-to-head and trade the cheapest slot week to week. IndiGo runs the larger schedule and frequently posts the lowest published fare; Air India Express matches it during promotions and feeds the wider Air India and Gulf network. For pure price, compare both in the FlightGPT chat — and consider splitting a round trip across the two.
Yes. IndiGo and Air India Express both fly the Kannur-Bengaluru non-stop, with a combined two to three departures most days, taking about 1h 15m for the 274 km. A 1-stop via Kochi or Chennai would more than double the journey for no fare benefit, so the non-stop is almost always the right choice.
The flight distance between Kannur and Bangalore is approximately 274 km (great-circle) — one of the shortest scheduled sectors out of north Kerala. The non-stop covers it in about 1h 15m. Both cities are on Indian Standard Time, so there is no time difference.
Two to four weeks ahead is the sweet spot for everyday travel. For festival peaks — Onam, Diwali, Christmas-New-Year and Vishu — book 8-12 weeks out, because the cheapest seats sell early as Malayalis travel home. Set a price-drop alert in FlightGPT and watch for IndiGo's monthly 6E sale and Air India Express promotions.
IndiGo and Air India Express both include 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin in domestic economy. Excess baggage typically costs ₹450-₹600 per extra kg at the airport, and pre-paying online usually saves 30-50%. Allowances and fees change, so verify on the airline's official site before booking.
This is a domestic Indian flight, so no visa or passport is required. Carry one government-issued photo ID — Aadhaar, passport, driving licence, voter ID or PAN card — that matches the name on your ticket. For children without photo ID, carry a birth certificate or school ID. A DigiLocker copy works as a backup.
DGCA CAR Section 3, Series M, Part IV applies. Each airline sets its own cancellation and date-change fee by fare class — the cheapest fares carry the highest penalties and may refund only taxes, while flexible fares allow cheaper changes. If the airline cancels, you are entitled to a full refund or a free rebook. Verify current fee amounts on the airline's official site, as they change.
The Kerala festival peaks are busiest: Onam (August-September), Diwali, Christmas-New-Year and Vishu/Easter (April). Fares firm up sharply around these windows as Malayalis travel home and Gulf-connection traffic rises. The months between festivals are the cheapest and most forgiving for last-minute booking.
Yes. Indian airlines and OTAs accept UPI, debit and credit cards, net banking and popular wallets. Co-branded credit cards and bank offers can reduce the fare by a few hundred rupees. When you book through the FlightGPT chat, you are taken to the airline or OTA checkout where all standard Indian payment methods are supported.
Kannur to Bangalore prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every CNN–BLR fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India Express are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Kannur–Bangalore trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live CNN-BLR search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
Most travellers prefer the Kannur to Bangalore non-stop option. The direct Kannur-Bangalore flight time is ≈ 1h 15m. 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 Kannur Bangalore ticket but are open to a layover.
On Kannur to Bangalore, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Kannur Bangalore fares across IndiGo, Air India Express — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.