- By Yashashvi Tak
- Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:59 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh, will launch direct daily flights to Bengaluru starting September 1. The new service aims to cater to the rising demand for seamless connectivity between the northern and southern metros. It is part of the airline’s broader expansion strategy to link major business hubs.
Chandigarh To Bengaluru Flight- Timings And Number Of Flights
Late Night Flight
Departs Bengaluru: 8:00 PM
Arrives Chandigarh: 10:55 PM
Departs Chandigarh: 11:25 PM
Arrives Bengaluru: 2:25 AM (next day)
Daytime Flight
Departs Bengaluru: 1:15 PM
Arrives Chandigarh: 4:10 PM
Departs Chandigarh: 4:40 PM
Arrives Bengaluru: 7:40 PM
The revised schedule has been designed to cater to a wide range of travellers. Whether for business professionals, students, tourists, or families, the new timings offer greater convenience, covering both same-day travel and late-night connections.
As part of its broader network expansion, the airline has introduced:
Two daily flights between Ahmedabad and Bengaluru (from September 1)
A new daily service between Dehradun and Bengaluru (from September 15)
Why the Chandigarh-Bengaluru Route Matters
The launch of direct flights between Chandigarh and Bengaluru is expected to:
Boost opportunities for business travellers
Provide smoother connectivity for students moving between academic hubs
Make family visits easier and more frequent
Strengthen Chandigarh’s links to international destinations via Bengaluru
Passengers will now have the flexibility to select timings suited to their schedules. The late-night departure is ideal for professionals looking to maximize their workday, while the afternoon option is convenient for tourists and those catching connecting flights.
About Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport
Chandigarh’s airport was officially renamed Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in 2022, marking the revolutionary’s 115th birth anniversary.
The Rs 485-crore facility is a joint venture of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), Punjab, and Haryana. AAI holds 51 percent, while both states share equal stakes of 24.5 percent each. Inaugurated on September 11, 2015, the airport straddles Chandigarh and Mohali, its runway lies in Chandigarh, while the international terminal is located on 307 acres of land in Jhiurheri village, Mohali.
The airport’s naming has been a matter of political debate. Initially, the Congress-led Haryana government under Bhupinder Singh Hooda supported Punjab’s proposal to honor Bhagat Singh. Later, Haryana’s BJP government under Manohar Lal Khattar suggested naming it after RSS leader Mangel Sen. In 2017, Punjab passed a resolution for “Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Mohali,” which Haryana opposed, objecting to the inclusion of “Mohali.” Eventually, consensus was reached to retain Bhagat Singh’s name, though the word “Mohali” was excluded from the official title.
