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Quick answer: Vijayawada to Bangalore non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 25m, operated by IndiGo, Air India Express, ≈ 2-4 non-stops daily. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest VGA–BLR fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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As of June 2026, indicative one-way Vijayawada to Bangalore fares typically start around ₹3,400-₹3,900 on IndiGo for departures booked 2-4 weeks ahead, with Air India Express often matching or slightly undercutting on its rotations. During IndiGo's monthly 6E sale the lowest buckets can open near ₹3,000 for select mid-week dates. Book inside a week of travel, or on a sold-out evening flight, and walk-up fares climb to ₹7,000-₹9,500 one-way.
Because the sector runs only a handful of non-stops a day, the price is driven more by seat availability than by any fixed weekday pattern — when one of the day's flights fills, the cheapest class disappears and the next bucket jumps. Round-trip lows in a normal week tend to land around ₹6,500-₹8,500 combined. These are indicative ranges, not a live quote; for the exact fare on your dates, check the FlightGPT chat, which compares airline-direct against MakeMyTrip, Cleartrip, ixigo and EaseMyTrip in one search.
IndiGo (6E) is the backbone of this route, operating most of the daily non-stops on A320neo/A321neo aircraft with a 15 kg checked allowance and the 6E Eats buy-on-board menu. It posts the cheapest published fares most weeks and runs the widest spread of departure times. Air India Express (IX) adds frequencies on B737-800 and 737 MAX 8 jets; as the Tata group's low-cost arm it carries competitive fares and a complimentary snack on many bookings, and feeds Air India's wider network at Bengaluru for onward connections.
For a fuller picture of IndiGo's network and policies, see our IndiGo airline page. There is no full-service premium cabin on this short sector — both carriers fly all-economy or economy-plus configurations — so the choice usually comes down to timing and price rather than product. If your preferred flight is a connection rather than a non-stop, double-check before booking, as a same-airline non-stop is almost always faster and not necessarily more expensive on this pair.
Vijayawada to Bangalore departures are spread across the day, with IndiGo flights historically leaving in late-morning, afternoon and evening bands (roughly 12:00 to 21:30) rather than at dawn, and Air India Express filling additional slots. There is usually at least one convenient evening departure that lets professionals finish a working day in Vijayawada and reach Bengaluru the same night.
The scheduled block time is about 1h 25m, with the actual airborne leg closer to 1h 15m; Bengaluru's busy airspace can add a few minutes of holding at peak hours. Because the route has only a few flights a day, a missed or cancelled flight can mean a long wait for the next one — build in a buffer if you have an onward connection at Bengaluru. For things to do once you land, see our Bangalore destination guide, and compare the reverse leg on our Bangalore to Vijayawada route page.
The good news on this corridor is that the non-stop is the default: at about 1h 25m gate-to-gate it is far quicker than any connection. One-stop itineraries (typically routed via Hyderabad or Chennai) do appear in search results, usually when the day's non-stops are sold out or when an OTA bundles a cheaper but slower combination. These can stretch the total journey to 4-7 hours including the layover.
Unless a one-stop fare is dramatically cheaper, the non-stop is almost always the better value once you account for the extra hours and the added risk of a missed connection. Filter for non-stop first in the FlightGPT chat, and only consider a connection if the saving is large or every direct flight on your date is full.
On a moderate-frequency route like Vijayawada to Bangalore, booking 2-4 weeks ahead is the sweet spot for routine travel. Earlier than about 45 days you often see inflated "available" buckets, while inside 7 days the cheapest classes on the day's handful of flights are usually gone, leaving only premium walk-up fares. Because there are only a few seats in the lowest bucket per flight, those sell out faster here than on a high-frequency metro pair.
For travel around major demand spikes — Sankranti/Pongal in mid-January (a huge Andhra and Telugu festival travel window), Dasara, Diwali and the summer college-admission season — bring your booking forward to 6-10 weeks. Set a price alert in the FlightGPT chat and on Google Flights so you are notified when a fare drops, and watch for IndiGo's monthly 6E sale, which usually opens early in the month with discounted fares on this sector.
Tuesday and Wednesday are generally the cheapest days to fly Vijayawada to Bangalore, while Friday and Sunday — when weekend and weekly-commute traffic peaks — carry the highest fares. Where the schedule allows, a mid-morning or early-afternoon departure tends to undercut the busy evening flights that IT travellers prefer.
Because the route runs only a few non-stops a day, there is less day-part spread than on a metro shuttle, so the biggest lever is the day of week and how far ahead you book rather than the exact hour. For round-trips, pairing a Wednesday outbound with a Tuesday return often produces the lowest combined fare. Splitting the booking into two separate one-ways — for example an IndiGo leg one way and Air India Express the other — can occasionally beat a single round-trip price; compare both in the FlightGPT chat.
IndiGo domestic economy includes 15 kg checked plus one 7 kg cabin bag. Air India Express typically includes 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on most fares, though the very cheapest hand-baggage-only fares can carry a lower or zero free checked allowance — check the fare rules at booking. Excess baggage is far cheaper pre-paid online (commonly ₹450-₹600 per extra kg at the airport versus less online), so add bags in advance if you are over.
Seat selection runs roughly ₹200-₹1,500 per leg depending on the row, and on a flight this short skipping paid seat selection is the easiest way to keep your all-in fare down — a seat is still assigned free at check-in. Fees change, so verify exact baggage and add-on charges on the airline's official site before booking. See our IndiGo baggage guide for the latest allowances.
You arrive at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), about 35-40 km north of the city centre at Devanahalli. The terminal you land at depends on your airline: IndiGo domestic flights use Terminal 1 (T1), while Air India Express uses Terminal 2 (T2), the newer garden terminal that opened in 2023. The two terminals are a short shuttle ride apart, so confirm your terminal on the boarding pass, especially if someone is picking you up.
From the airport, the BMTC Vayu Vajra airport buses, app cabs and prepaid taxis all serve the city; a taxi to central Bengaluru (MG Road, Indiranagar, Koramangala) typically takes 60-90 minutes and costs ₹800-₹1,300 depending on traffic and time of day. Allow generous ground time — Bengaluru's airport road can be heavily congested during peak hours. For a deeper airport walkthrough, see our Bangalore guide.
All Indian domestic flights follow DGCA's CAR Section 3, Series M passenger-rights framework, but the airline's own fare rules set the cancellation and change fees, which depend on your fare class. On the cheapest IndiGo and Air India Express "saver" or hand-baggage fares, cancellation usually refunds only statutory taxes, while higher flexi fares refund more minus a fixed fee; date-change is typically a change fee plus any fare difference. Exact penalties vary by fare and change over time, so verify the rules on the airline's official site before you book.
If the airline cancels your flight or reschedules it beyond the DGCA thresholds, you are entitled to a full refund or a free re-accommodation on the next available service. For the full picture on delays, cancellations and your entitlements, see our DGCA passenger rights guide.
Use the FlightGPT chat to surface live Vijayawada to Bangalore fares across IndiGo and Air India Express direct plus the big OTAs — MakeMyTrip, Cleartrip, ixigo and EaseMyTrip — in a single query, so you see the cheapest non-stop without opening a dozen tabs. Because the route has only a few daily flights, set a price alert as soon as your dates are fixed; the lowest bucket on a popular evening flight can vanish weeks ahead.
Layer a bank or card offer on top of the lowest base fare where you can, and consider splitting a round-trip into two one-ways if that comes out cheaper. Travellers continuing beyond Bengaluru can compare our Bangalore to Mumbai route page for the cheapest onward fares. Keep a valid government photo ID handy — it is required for domestic check-in and security.
As of June 2026, indicative one-way Vijayawada to Bangalore fares typically start around ₹3,400-₹3,900 on IndiGo when booked 2-4 weeks ahead, dipping near ₹3,000 during IndiGo's monthly 6E sale. Last-minute or sold-out-evening fares can climb to ₹8,000-₹9,500. For the exact live fare on your date, check the FlightGPT chat.
IndiGo and Air India Express are the two carriers on this route, and they usually trade places for the lowest fare. IndiGo runs the most daily non-stops and posts the cheapest fares most weeks; Air India Express often matches or undercuts on its rotations and includes a snack on many fares. Compare both for your date in the FlightGPT chat.
Yes. There are roughly 2-4 non-stop flights a day, mainly on IndiGo with Air India Express adding frequencies, and the non-stop takes about 1 hour 25 minutes for the 520 km hop. Connecting itineraries via Hyderabad or Chennai exist but can stretch the journey to 4-7 hours, so the non-stop is almost always the better choice.
The aerial (great-circle) distance is about 520 km. The non-stop flight covers it in roughly 1 hour 25 minutes of scheduled block time, with around 1 hour 15 minutes actually airborne plus taxi and any holding at busy Bengaluru airspace.
Booking 2-4 weeks ahead is the sweet spot for routine travel. Because the route runs only a few non-stops a day, the cheapest seats sell out faster than on a high-frequency metro pair. For Sankranti/Pongal in January, Diwali, Dasara and the summer admission season, book 6-10 weeks ahead.
IndiGo economy includes 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag. Air India Express usually includes 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin, though its cheapest hand-baggage-only fares may carry a lower free checked allowance. Pre-pay any excess online to save versus airport rates, and verify the exact limits on the airline's site before booking.
A valid government photo ID is required for domestic check-in and security — Aadhaar, passport, driving licence, voter ID or a PAN card with photo. No visa is needed for travel within India. The name on your ID should match the name on your ticket.
Yes, subject to your fare rules. The cheapest saver and hand-baggage fares typically refund only statutory taxes on cancellation, while higher flexi fares refund more minus a fixed fee; date changes cost a change fee plus any fare difference. If the airline cancels the flight, you are entitled to a full refund or free re-accommodation. Check current fees on the airline's official site.
The peaks are mid-January around Sankranti/Pongal, the October-November festival window (Dasara and Diwali), and the May-June summer college-admission season when students move to Bengaluru. Fares are firmest and seats sell early in these periods, so book several weeks ahead.
Yes. Both airline-direct sites and the major OTAs accept UPI, debit and credit cards, net banking and wallets, and bank or card offers can shave a little more off the fare. For a comparison of payment methods and how to stack discounts, see our UPI vs credit-card flight-payments guide.
The cheapest Vijayawada to Bangalore 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 Vijayawada to Bangalore ticket prices across IndiGo, Air India Express — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days out by 25–40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Vijayawada-Bangalore price wins.
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Most travellers prefer the Vijayawada to Bangalore non-stop option. The direct Vijayawada-Bangalore flight time is ≈ 1h 25m. 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 Vijayawada Bangalore ticket but are open to a layover.
Vijayawada to Bangalore ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Vijayawada Bangalore airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service IndiGo flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.