Travelling from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport.
Chennai is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Flights from BKK to MAA start at 10:05 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 22:25 with Thai Airways International. In total, there are 13 weekly Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
Your BKK to MAA flight won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Chennai (and then discovering more of India!) is easy with Thai Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport.
Thai Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 90.0% of services arriving on schedule, Thai Airways has the best on-time performance for BKK to MAA flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BKK and MAA include:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Kolkata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, R 1,917 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,079. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BKK to MAA, book your journey one month before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BKK to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of all flights leaving Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BKK:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chennai in September.
When booking your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport, think about 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 BKK to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its must-visit sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are highlights.