Flying from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Vadodara and Chennai share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BDQ to MAA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo is your gateway to discovering Chennai (and perhaps some other great corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating BDQ to MAA flights. An exceptional 85.71% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BDQ and MAA:
Mumbai Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Goa North Manohar International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport flight is 65 €. A return fare right now is 123 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BDQ to MAA if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BDQ to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vadodara Airport, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Vadodara Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Vadodara. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BDQ:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to visit Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BDQ to MAA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are among the biggest draws.