Flying from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai Airport.
Vijayawada and Chennai are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are 127 Vijayawada Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 11:20 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:50 with IndiGo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your VGA to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
IndiGo is your gateway to exploring Chennai (and perhaps some other great parts of India!). Browse the direct flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is IndiGo.
With a dependable 85.83% of services arriving as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier for VGA to MAA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vijayawada Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $57. A round-trip ticket right now is $114. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from VGA to MAA.
The cheapest month for flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from VGA to MAA.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
77.4% of flights that leave from Vijayawada Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Vijayawada Airport from central Vijayawada, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near VGA:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're arriving on a late Vijayawada Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chennai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VGA to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Chennai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another standout destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
