Flying from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport takes 1 hour 43 minutes, on average. Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30 — the same as Mangalore.
You can choose from 26 weekly flights from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport. The 05:40 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight out from IXE to MAA. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 21:30 if you're not into early starts.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Chennai (and then seeing more of India!) is simple with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport.
We make it simple to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IXE and MAA are:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
For a domestic flight within India, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another kind of identity document, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've found your cheap ticket from IXE to MAA, make sure your ID is up to date before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
$77 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport. Return flights start from $160. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap flight tickets from IXE to MAA by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Mangalore Airport (IXE)
To get to Mangalore Airport from central Mangalore, it'll take around 12 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to IXE:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel near MAA if you're on a late flight from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 47 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Mangalore Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flight tickets from IXE to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Chennai
Once you've locked in your flights from IXE to MAA, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Chennai. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Marina Beach and Fort St. George are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Chennai to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Government Museum.
Complete your Chennai trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Chennai Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Chennai trip.