Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Tiruchirapalli's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Chennai.
You can take your pick of 47 weekly Chennai Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MAA to TRZ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo is your gateway to exploring Tiruchirapalli (and perhaps some other exciting corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
With a reliable 84.94% of services arriving as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating MAA to TRZ flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAA and TRZ:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chennai Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TRZ instead:
Getting from Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) to central Tiruchirapalli
From Tiruchirapalli Airport, Tiruchirapalli is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Tiruchirapalli based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Tiruchirapalli, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to TRZ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Tiruchirapalli, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 274 kilometres north-west to Bengaluru to check off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in India, head for Chennai, about 306 kilometres north-east of Tiruchirapalli. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach are key highlights.