Traveling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
New Delhi and Chennai are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from DEL to MAA start at 02:30 — the first with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 22:45 with IndiGo. In total, you can choose from 210 weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DEL to MAA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport. When you're ready to start your Chennai adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of India:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates DEL to MAA flights, with 68.39% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEL and MAA:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $56. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $116. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DEL to MAA, reserve your journey five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Landing cheap flights from DEL to MAA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights leaving from Indira Gandhi International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 11 kilometers from central New Delhi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near DEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DEL to MAA sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel around 290 kilometers west to Bengaluru to check off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among the biggest draws.
