Travelling from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai 30 minutes behind Dhaka.
Each week, there are 33 Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 10:45 US-Bangla Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 18:15 with IndiGo.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DAC to MAA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport, so jetting off to Chennai (and then exploring more of India!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is IndiGo.
With an impressive 92.86% of services arriving as planned, Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering DAC to MAA flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DAC and MAA include:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is 82 €. A round-trip fare right now is 139 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from DAC to MAA, reserve your journey nine months before your departure date.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding cheap flights from DAC to MAA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Of the departures from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, 68.82% touch down on time at their destination.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near DAC? If you're catching an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel close to MAA if you have a late Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DAC to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another standout destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without dropping by Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
