Flying from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport.
Raipur and Chennai share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are 21 Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, select the 11:00 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 15:55 with IndiGo.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your RPR to MAA flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Chennai (and then discovering more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo stands out as the most punctual carrier for RPR to MAA flights, with 81.67% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between RPR and MAA include:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
$68 is the best price for a one-way Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts at $141. These fares can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from RPR to MAA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RPR to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
72.58% of flights that leave from Swami Vivekananda Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Swami Vivekananda Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Raipur. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near RPR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel close to MAA if you have a late Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RPR to MAA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're ready to explore another side of India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key reasons to visit.
