Flying from Bangkok to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Bangkok has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Chennai Airport (MAA) taking off from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Bangkok to Chennai Airport flight.
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chennai Airport (MAA) is the most popular route. IndiGo operates the earliest flight at 10:05am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from BKK to MAA is with Thai Airways International at 10:25pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bangkok to MAA, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Chennai Airport (MAA) leave from this terminal.
IndiGo is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai Airport jetting out of BKK.
The top choice among passengers flying between BKK and MAA is IndiGo.
IndiGo takes the lead in punctuality. An impressive 98.33% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Bangkok to MAA that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BKK and MAA include:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Chennai Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
67.87% of flights that depart Suvarnabhumi Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can book a direct Bangkok to Chennai Airport (MAA) flight ticket with departures from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Work out whether departing from DMK makes the most sense for you.
From DMK, direct flights from Bangkok to MAA are available with Thai AirAsia.
Thai AirAsia is the top choice for bookings on the DMK to MAA route.
Thai AirAsia has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Don Mueang International Airport and Chennai Airport.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Bangkok to Chennai Airport, check out these options when leaving from Don Mueang International Airport:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Bangkok to MAA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.48%.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Chennai Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near MAA and fast-forward to bedtime:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Chennai Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
The centre of Chennai is roughly 16 kilometres from Chennai Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, Rs25,456 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Chennai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs51,095. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Bangkok to MAA by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Bangkok to Chennai Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bangkok to Chennai Airport.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
When booking your Bangkok to MAA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Chennai Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC.
More about Chennai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chennai right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Chennai Airport:
Meenakshi Temple and Marina beach are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Chennai must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Salem is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
