Travelling from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Gaya.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your GAY to MAA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gaya Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GAY and MAA:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gaya Airport to Chennai Airport flight is R 1,129. A return ticket is currently R 2,148. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GAY to MAA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gaya Airport to Chennai Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GAY to MAA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Gaya Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Gaya Airport (GAY)
73.36% of flights that leave from Gaya Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Gaya Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Gaya. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GAY? If you're catching an early flight from Gaya Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel close to MAA if you're taking a late Gaya Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before travelling.
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.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gaya Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Gaya Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GAY 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 cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
