Flying from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport takes 1 hour 3 minutes, on average. Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30 — the same as Coimbatore.
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport start from 06:25 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is the 21:20 option with IndiGo. Overall, there are 94 services every week from CJB to MAA.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
IndiGo is your gateway to exploring Chennai (and maybe even some other great corners of India!). Choose from the direct flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between CJB and MAA:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from CJB to MAA, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed as you're traveling within India. As long as you have some other identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport is $40. The cheapest price for a return flight is $73. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CJB to MAA, book your journey 8 months ahead of the departure date.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Located around 11 kilometers from central Coimbatore, Coimbatore International Airport can be reached in approximately 27 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to CJB? If you're catching an early flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from the center of Chennai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 47 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CJB to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
More about Chennai
Once you've booked your flights from CJB to MAA, you'll want to find a place to stay in Chennai. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are must-visits when exploring Chennai.
Complete your Chennai trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Chennai Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Chennai escape.