Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Gaya Airport (GAY): what you need to know
Gaya's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Chennai.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MAA to GAY flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Gaya Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between MAA and GAY include:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Gaya Airport (GAY)
At the moment, Rs19,451 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Gaya Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs43,375. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to GAY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Gaya Airport.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Gaya Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gaya Airport (GAY)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Gaya Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near GAY:
Getting from Gaya Airport (GAY) to central Gaya
Gaya Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Gaya. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Gaya Airport (GAY)
January is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Gaya Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Gaya in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Gaya Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Gaya, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAA to GAY sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Gaya, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey about 418 kilometres south-east to Kolkata to tick off its top attractions. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north-west of Gaya, Lucknow is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.