Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Utapao Airport (UTP): what you need to know
The timezone in Rayong is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAA to UTP flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to check out a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Utapao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a sought-after stop between MAA and UTP.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Utapao Airport (UTP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Utapao Airport flight is ر.ق. 486. A round-trip fare right now is ر.ق. 1,235. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to UTP, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Utapao Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Utapao Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Utapao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Utapao Airport (UTP)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Utapao Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near UTP instead:
Grab an Utapao Airport rental car and discover Rayong and beyond with your own wheels. Drive Car Hire, Avis and Localrent are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Utapao Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Utapao Airport (UTP) to central Rayong
From Utapao Airport, Rayong is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Utapao Airport (UTP)
March is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Utapao Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Rayong in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Utapao Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Rayong, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to UTP in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rayong. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew.
Chon Buri is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres north-west of Rayong. No trip is complete without dropping by Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.
