Travelling from Guwahati Airport (GAU) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Guwahati Airport to Chennai Airport.
Guwahati and Chennai share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
There are 21 Guwahati Airport to Chennai Airport flights every week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your GAU to MAA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
IndiGo has direct flights from Guwahati 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 your schedule allows.
IndiGo tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 84.88% of services landing on schedule, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering GAU to MAA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guwahati Airport to Chennai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between GAU and MAA:
Bengaluru Airport
Kolkata Airport
Bhubaneswar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guwahati Airport (GAU) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
66 € is the lowest price for a one-way Guwahati Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from 129 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GAU to MAA.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Guwahati 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 each month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Guwahati Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Guwahati Airport (GAU)
Of the flights that depart from Guwahati Airport, 63% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Guwahati to Guwahati Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near GAU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guwahati Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guwahati Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Guwahati Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Guwahati Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GAU to MAA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without dropping by Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.