Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Chennai and New Delhi follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
There are 136 Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flights every week to choose from.
Your MAA to DEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at 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 January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. When you're ready to start your New Delhi adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of India:
IndiGo is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Air India is the most punctual carrier operating MAA to DEL flights. An exceptional 81.49% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MAA and DEL:
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is R 1,394. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,637. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from MAA to DEL, book your trip 11 months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAA to DEL.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the flights that depart from Chennai Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Chennai. 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.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near DEL:
Pick up a Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and discover New Delhi and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Rental are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to central New Delhi has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to New Delhi in March.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to DEL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
New Delhi is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a trip to Delhi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
Kanpur is another sought-after destination in India and is around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. No journey is complete without seeing ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
