Flying from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chennai Airport is 3 hours.
Guwahati and Chennai share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from GAU to MAA start from 08:35 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 18:25 with Air India Express. Overall, you can take your pick of 66 weekly Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your GAU to MAA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Chennai (and perhaps some other great parts of India!). Browse the direct flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
With an impressive 86.67% of services landing on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for GAU to MAA flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the top stopovers between GAU and MAA:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, 58 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 119 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GAU to MAA.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
When it comes to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport's on-time performance, 71.9% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Guwahati. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to GAU? If you're catching an early flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're arriving on a late Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire to explore Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GAU to MAA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.