Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Chennai and Vijayawada are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 127 weekly Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with IndiGo is the earliest you can take. IndiGo operates the latest service of the day at 16:30.
To ensure you catch your MAA to VGA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Vijayawada — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering MAA to VGA flights, with 72.27% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MAA and VGA include:
Vishakhapatnam Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport flight is Rs10,860. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs24,706. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAA to VGA.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MAA to VGA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MAA. Whether you have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near VGA:
Getting from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to central Vijayawada
Vijayawada Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Vijayawada. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Vijayawada in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Vijayawada Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Vijayawada, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 41ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to VGA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Vijayawada. Around 386 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
Hyderabad is another standout destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Vijayawada. No journey is complete without visiting Charminar, Golconda Fort and GOLKONDA FORT.