Travelling from Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Hyderabad.
You can choose from 84 weekly Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your HYD to MAA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport available through various airlines, flying to Chennai (and then other corners of India) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
IndiGo is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates HYD to MAA flights, with 67.74% of its services landing on time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HYD and MAA:
Bengaluru Airport
Coimbatore Airport
Visakhapatnam Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, $74 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $128. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HYD to MAA.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HYD to MAA.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Hyderabad Airport (HYD)
When it comes to Hyderabad Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Hyderabad Airport from central Hyderabad, it takes around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near HYD:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're arriving on a late Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:
Travel at your own speed with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and see more of Chennai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
When booking your flight from Hyderabad Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HYD to MAA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.