Travelling from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Gorakhpur.
Your GOP to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gorakhpur Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GOP and MAA:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gorakhpur Airport to Chennai Airport flight is Rs21,331. A return fare is currently Rs50,598. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from GOP to MAA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Gorakhpur Airport to Chennai Airport.
Finding cheap flights from GOP to MAA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gorakhpur Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)
When it comes to Gorakhpur Airport's on-time performance, data shows 56.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Gorakhpur Airport from central Gorakhpur, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GOP? If you've booked an early flight from Gorakhpur Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gorakhpur Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance 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 drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Gorakhpur Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Gorakhpur Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to explore Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GOP to MAA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
