Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport.
Chennai and Chandigarh are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from MAA to IXC start at 11:00 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 11:10 with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAA to IXC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
IndiGo has direct flights from Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chandigarh — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo ranks as the top on-time carrier for MAA to IXC flights, with 82.98% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAA and IXC:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport flight is ر.ق. 298. A return ticket is currently ر.ق. 578. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAA to IXC.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAA to IXC by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IXC instead:
Grab a Chandigarh Airport rental car and discover parts of Chandigarh that most visitors tend to miss. Check out the deals from Europcar.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Chandigarh Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to central Chandigarh
From Chandigarh Airport, Chandigarh is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
December is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Chandigarh in May.
The warmest month in Chandigarh is June, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Chandigarh Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAA to IXC sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chandigarh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south of Chandigarh, a trip to Delhi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
Around 434 kilometres south of Chandigarh, Jaipur is another essential stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with City Palace, Amber Fort and Jaipur.
