Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, making Bangkok one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Flights from MAA to DMK start at 23:25 — the first with Thai AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 23:25 with Thai AirAsia. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAA to DMK flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Bangkok (and then seeing more of Thailand!) is a snap with Thai AirAsia. This popular airline has direct flights from Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Thai AirAsia.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MAA to DMK flights is Thai AirAsia.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAA and DMK include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Cochin International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
At the moment, R 1,441 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,923. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAA to DMK.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from MAA to DMK is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near DMK:
Travel at your own speed with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and discover more of Bangkok and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Don Mueang International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
Don Mueang International Airport to the centre of Bangkok has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Bangkok. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to DMK in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Thailand, consider Chon Buri, roughly 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are key reasons to visit.