Flying from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as New Delhi.
Flights from DEL to MAA start from 01:00 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 23:10 with IndiGo. In total, you can take your pick of 133 weekly Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DEL to MAA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
IndiGo has direct flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Chennai — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
With 68.83% of its services arriving as planned, Air India is the most punctual carrier offering DEL to MAA flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the top stopovers between DEL and MAA:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is 72 €. A return ticket is currently 140 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DEL to MAA, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DEL to MAA.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of all flights departing from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, 63% arrive on time at their destination.
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near DEL? If you've booked an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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 secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Chennai in September.
When booking your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DEL to MAA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its top attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore 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 key reasons to visit.
