Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP): what you need to know
The timezone in Chittagong is UTC+6, which is 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
To ensure you catch your MAA to CGP flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAA and CGP include:
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
RM354 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM964. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to CGP. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Chennai Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAA to CGP.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on time at their destination.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
Once your Chennai Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport flight has touched down, unwind and relax at a nearby hotel. Hotel Agrabad is a convenient option that's not too far from CGP.
Getting from Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) to central Chittagong
Shah Amanat International Airport to the centre of Chittagong has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Chittagong in April.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Shah Amanat International Airport for April if you want to go to Chittagong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to CGP sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Dhaka is just one of the many places in Bangladesh waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chittagong. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including National Parliament House, Dhakeshwari Temple and Bangladesh National Museum.
Around 241 kilometres west of Chittagong, Khulna is another favourite stop in Bangladesh. Experience major highlights starting with Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD.
