Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Mumbai Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Chennai and Mumbai follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Each week, there are 139 Chennai Airport to Mumbai Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MAA to BOM flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Mumbai, India. Take off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Chennai Airport to Mumbai Airport:
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers MAA to BOM flights is Air India. Its services arrive as planned 79.34% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Mumbai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and BOM:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Coimbatore Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Mumbai Airport flight is $62. A round-trip fare right now is $123. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAA to BOM.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Mumbai Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Mumbai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAA:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Mumbai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near BOM:
Pick up a Mumbai Airport rental car and discover Mumbai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Rental are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Mumbai Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Mumbai Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Mumbai in March.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Mumbai Airport for April if you'd like to explore Mumbai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to BOM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Mumbai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. About 451 kilometres north of Mumbai, a visit to Ahmedabad will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
If you're looking to explore another corner of India, consider Pune, about 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple are among the biggest draws.