Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Gaggal Airport (DHM): what you need to know
Your MAA to DHM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to check out a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Gaggal Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a well-known stop between MAA and DHM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Gaggal Airport (DHM)
At the moment, R 1,729 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Gaggal Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,279. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to DHM, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Gaggal Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAA to DHM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Gaggal Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Gaggal Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gaggal Airport (DHM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chennai Airport to Gaggal Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DHM instead:
Getting from Gaggal Airport (DHM) to central Dharamsala
Gaggal Airport to the centre of Dharamsala has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Gaggal Airport (DHM)
April is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Gaggal Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Dharamsala in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Gaggal Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Dharamsala, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to DHM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Dharamsala. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Ludhiana is another essential stop in India and is around 153 kilometres south of Dharamsala. No journey is complete without a visit to Urban State phase 1 Park, New Model Town PARK and Om Park.
