Flying from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Dehradun.
Your DED to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dehradun Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the top stopovers between DED and MAA:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, RM355 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dehradun Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM654. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from DED to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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 searching for a flight from Dehradun Airport to Chennai Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DED to MAA.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dehradun Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dehradun Airport (DED)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dehradun Airport, data shows 60% of flights complete their journey on time.
Dehradun Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Dehradun. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near DED. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dehradun Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAA if you're catching a late Dehradun Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and experience more of Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dehradun Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you want a quieter vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Dehradun Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DED to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its leading attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are among its highlights.