Travelling from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai Airport.
Visakhapatnam and Chennai follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from VTZ to MAA start at 08:25 — the first with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 18:35 with IndiGo. Overall, you can choose from 17 weekly Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
Your VTZ to MAA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your gateway to exploring Chennai (and perhaps some other exciting corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this popular carrier.
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 77.5% of services landing on schedule, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating VTZ to MAA flights.
Handy information about Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Visakhapatnam Airport, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Visakhapatnam to Visakhapatnam Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near VTZ:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel close to MAA if you're catching a late Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Chennai in September.
When reserving your flight from Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from VTZ to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.