Traveling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jaipur Airport (JAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Jaipur's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Chennai.
Each week, there are 15 Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAA to JAI flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo has direct flights from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Jaipur — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is IndiGo.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MAA to JAI flights is IndiGo.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAA and JAI include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
At the moment, $78 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $150. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to JAI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MAA to JAI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Jaipur Airport (JAI)
Consider staying in a hotel near JAI if you have a late Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Book a Jaipur Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Jaipur and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Jaipur Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to central Jaipur
Jaipur Airport is roughly 13 kilometers from the center of Jaipur. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
December is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Jaipur in June.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport for May if you'd like to go to Jaipur during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to JAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Jaipur has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometers north-east of Jaipur, a visit to Delhi will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in India, consider Kanpur, roughly 451 kilometers east of Jaipur. ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple are the start of reasons to visit.