Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Doha is two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from MAA to DOH start from 03:30 — the first with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 04:20 with Qatar Airways. Overall, there are 14 weekly Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport flights.
Your MAA to DOH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Doha — and maybe even more of Qatar if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier offering MAA to DOH flights. An exceptional 93.66% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MAA and DOH:
Zayed International Airport
Bahrain Airport
Kochi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Rs42,910 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs70,747. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to DOH, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAA to DOH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights that depart Chennai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near DOH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Hamad International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget to explore Doha and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hamad International Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Doha in March.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Hamad International Airport for July if you want to explore Doha during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 31ºC and 42ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to DOH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many places in Qatar waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Doha. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qur'anic Botanic Garden and Education City Mosque.
Where to next? Make your way to Umm Şalāl Muḩammad. It's around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha and is known for highlights like Barzan Towers.