Flying from Indore Airport (IDR) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Indore Airport to Chennai Airport.
Indore and Chennai share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Take your pick of ten weekly Indore Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 10:50 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight available. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 22:15.
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 catch your IDR to MAA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Chennai (and then discovering more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Indore Airport to Chennai Airport.
IndiGo is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a reliable 81.48% of services arriving on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time record for IDR to MAA flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indore Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IDR and MAA:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indore Airport (IDR) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Indore Airport to Chennai Airport flight is RM254. A round-trip ticket is currently RM469. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from IDR to MAA, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indore Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IDR to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Indore Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Indore Airport (IDR)
Of all flights departing from Indore Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
To get to Indore Airport from central Indore, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near IDR. Whether you have an early flight from Indore Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel close to MAA if you're catching a late Indore Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Indore Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Chennai in September.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Indore Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IDR to MAA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 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.
If there's time to check out another major stop in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are highlights.