Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport.
Chennai and Visakhapatnam are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from MAA to VTZ start at 06:35 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 16:40 with IndiGo. In total, you can take your pick of 154 weekly Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MAA to VTZ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo has direct flights from Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Visakhapatnam — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
With 65.0% of services landing as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating MAA to VTZ flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and VTZ:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight is ر.ق. 135. A return fare right now is ر.ق. 290. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MAA to VTZ by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on schedule at their destination.
Chennai Airport is about 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.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VTZ instead:
Getting from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to central Visakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Visakhapatnam. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Visakhapatnam. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Visakhapatnam is May, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to VTZ in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Nowrangapur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Visakhapatnam. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
Vijayawada is another essential stop in India and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Visakhapatnam. No journey is complete without visiting Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage and Victoria Museum.
