Travelling from Jindal Airport (VDY) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Sandūr and Chennai share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your VDY to MAA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jindal Airport (VDY) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jindal Airport to Chennai Airport flight is R 1,003. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 2,165. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from VDY to MAA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Jindal Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Jindal Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Jindal Airport (VDY)
Jindal Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Sandūr. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Jindal Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near VDY:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jindal Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Jindal Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Jindal Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to explore Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VDY to MAA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.