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.
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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.