Travelling from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport.
Bagdogra and Chennai are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 12 Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IXB to MAA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Chennai (and then discovering more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport.
IndiGo tops the list for bookings on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers IXB to MAA flights, with 73.33% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IXB and MAA include:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Kolkata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $101. A return fare right now is $204. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from IXB to MAA by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Of all flights departing from Bagdogra Airport, 58% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Bagdogra Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Bagdogra. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Bagdogra Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IXB 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 waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key reasons to visit.