Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport.
The timezone in Doha is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Flights from MAA to DOH start at 03:45 — the first with Qatar Airways. The latest departure is at 21:30 with IndiGo. In total, you can choose from 23 weekly Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MAA to DOH flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Doha (and then seeing more of Qatar!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
With an impressive 98.33% of services arriving on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time record for MAA to DOH flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and DOH:
Cochin International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
85 € is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Return flights start at 211 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from MAA to DOH by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near DOH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Hamad International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and chase adventure across Doha and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Hamad International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
From Hamad International Airport, Doha is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Doha based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport for July if you want to explore Doha during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to DOH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many places in Qatar waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Doha. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is another sought-after destination in Qatar and is around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha. No journey is complete without experiencing Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣).