Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Chennai.
Choose from 201 weekly Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. The 02:30 departure with IndiGo is the earliest available. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 23:05.
Your MAA to DEL flight won't wait if you're 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.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to New Delhi (and then other destinations in India) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
With 77.59% of its services arriving as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating MAA to DEL flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAA and DEL include:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Pune Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Rs14,972 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs29,521. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from MAA to DEL, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MAA to DEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
Pick up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and discover New Delhi and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit New Delhi in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 43ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to DEL in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of India
New Delhi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. About 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a visit to Delhi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Kanpur is another standout destination in India and is around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. No journey is complete without experiencing Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
