Flying from Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Bhubaneswar and Chennai share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from BBI to MAA start from 08:25 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 20:20 with IndiGo. In total, you can choose from ten weekly Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BBI to MAA flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Getting to Chennai (and then discovering more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
With 79.09% of services landing as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering BBI to MAA flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between BBI and MAA include:
Bengaluru Airport
Kolkata Airport
Patna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, $90 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $179. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BBI to MAA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BBI to MAA.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI)
64% of flights departing from Bhubaneswar Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Bhubaneswar Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bhubaneswar. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BBI:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel close to MAA if you have a late Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route 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.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Bhubaneswar Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to explore Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BBI to MAA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If there's time to check out another major destination in 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 its highlights.