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Find the cheapest month to fly from Bhubaneswar to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bhubaneswar to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in March.

Direct flights from Bhubaneswar to Chennai

Bhubaneswar to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bhubaneswar to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

Bhubaneswar to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 731
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 53 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week28

Finding cheap flights from Bhubaneswar to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bhubaneswar to Chennai is R 1,544. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Bhubaneswar to Chennai.
IndiGo and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Bhubaneswar to Chennai.
As of September 2025, there are 28 flights per week flying from Bhubaneswar to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Bhubaneswar to Chennai is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Bhubaneswar.

  • You can choose from 52 weekly Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 08:55 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 20:10.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BBI to MAA flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Jetting into Chennai (and then exploring more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.

  • IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates BBI to MAA flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BBI and MAA:

    • Kempegowda International Airport

    • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport

    • Swami Vivekananda Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • R 731 is the lowest price for a one-way Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,544. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from BBI to MAA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from BBI to MAA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Biju Patnaik International Airport, 68.08% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Biju Patnaik International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bhubaneswar. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BBI:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near MAA if you have a late Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience more of Chennai and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Chennai in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from BBI to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

  • Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key highlights.

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