Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Chennai is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok and follows 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. Overall, you can choose from 13 weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
Your BKK to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Chennai (and perhaps some other great corners of India!). Browse the direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this airline.
IndiGo tops the list for bookings on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates BKK to MAA flights. A dependable 98.33% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BKK and MAA include:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport flight is R 1,476. A return plane ticket right now is R 3,025. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BKK to MAA.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BKK to MAA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, data shows 67.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BKK:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAA if you have a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures 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
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
