Travelling from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Ahmedabad and Chennai are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 47 Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, go for the 05:45 SpiceJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:50 with IndiGo.
To ensure you catch your AMD to MAA flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Chennai (and then exploring more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport.
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers AMD to MAA flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AMD and MAA:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Pune Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, RM223 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM438. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMD to MAA.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
73.23% of flights departing from Ahmedabad Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near AMD? If you're catching an early flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're on a late Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chennai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMD to MAA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key reasons to visit.