Flying from Diu Airport (DIU) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Diu.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DIU to MAA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Diu Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Ahmedabad Airport is a popular stop between DIU and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Diu Airport (DIU) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, 74 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Diu Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 226 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DIU to MAA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Diu Airport to Chennai Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DIU to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Diu Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Diu Airport (DIU)
Diu Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DIU touch down on schedule 93.86% of the time.
Central Diu to Diu Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking an early flight from Diu Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to DIU:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're landing on a late Diu Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Travel at your own speed with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and chase adventure across Chennai and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your trip.
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 by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Diu Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Diu Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DIU to MAA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another well-known destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without experiencing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
