Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Allahabad Airport (IXD): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAA to IXD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Allahabad Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and IXD:
Biju Patnaik International Airport
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
Swami Vivekananda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Allahabad Airport (IXD)
R 1,419 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Allahabad Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,789. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to IXD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Chennai Airport to Allahabad Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAA to IXD.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Allahabad Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Allahabad Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Allahabad Airport (IXD)
Book a hotel close to IXD if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to Allahabad Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Allahabad Airport (IXD) to central Prayagraj
Allahabad Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Prayagraj. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Allahabad Airport (IXD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Allahabad Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Prayagraj in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Allahabad Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Prayagraj, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to IXD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Prayagraj has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Prayagraj, a trip to Kanpur will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Prayagraj, Lucknow is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
