Travelling from Amritsar Airport (ATQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Amritsar and Chennai share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ATQ to MAA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as February? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amritsar Airport to Chennai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATQ and MAA:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amritsar Airport (ATQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, Rs23,906 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amritsar Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs48,670. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATQ to MAA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Amritsar Airport to Chennai Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ATQ to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amritsar Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
When it comes to Amritsar Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Amritsar Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Amritsar. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Amritsar Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ATQ:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAA if you're taking a late Amritsar Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and see more of Chennai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Amritsar Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Amritsar Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATQ to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.