Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Each week, there are 93 Chennai Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 01:10 Thai Airways International flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 03:50 with IndiGo.
Leave enough time to catch your MAA to BKK flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Bangkok (and perhaps some other great parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport offered by this airline.
IndiGo is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers MAA to BKK flights. A reliable 98.36% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAA and BKK:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight is Rs25,695. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs50,693. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from MAA to BKK, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you're landing on a late Chennai Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near BKK:
Grab a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
From Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bangkok in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAA to BKK sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Bangkok, now it's time to explore other parts of Thailand. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to check off its leading attractions. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, Chon Buri is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience major highlights starting with Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.