Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tirupati Airport (TIR): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to TIR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Tirupati Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAA and TIR:
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Vishakhapatnam Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)
ر.ق. 277 is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Tirupati Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 537. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to TIR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Chennai Airport to Tirupati Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Tirupati Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on time at their destination.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Tirupati Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Consider booking a hotel near TIR if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to Tirupati Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to central Tirupati
From Tirupati Airport, Tirupati is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Tirupati Airport (TIR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Tirupati Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tirupati. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Tirupati Airport for May if you'd like to go to Tirupati during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to TIR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Tirupati. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 113 kilometres south-east of Tirupati, Chennai is another essential stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
