Flying from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chennai Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Kolkata and Chennai are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are 1,108 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, select the 05:05 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:00 with IndiGo.
Your CCU to MAA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chennai Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Chennai adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of India:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers CCU to MAA flights, with 78.49% of its services landing on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CCU and MAA include:
Biju Patnaik International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, R 963 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,964. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from CCU to MAA by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport's on-time performance, 75.9% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from central Kolkata, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CCU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CCU to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another well-known destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
