Flying from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Kolkata and Chennai are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
There are 61 Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport flights each week.
Your CCU to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport. When you're ready to start your Chennai adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of India:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers CCU to MAA flights, with 79.67% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CCU and MAA:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Kolkata Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Kolkata Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CCU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're taking a late Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CCU to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are among the biggest draws.
