Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Chennai is one hour 30 minutes behind Phuket and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Choose from four weekly Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 23:50 departure with Thai AirAsia is the earliest flight available. Thai AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Your HKT to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Thai AirAsia is your gateway to exploring Chennai (and perhaps some other exciting corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this airline.
Thai AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 96.97% of services landing on schedule, Thai AirAsia has the best on-time record for HKT to MAA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between HKT and MAA:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport flight is £92. A return plane ticket is currently £181. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from HKT to MAA, book your journey three months before your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKT to MAA.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
When it comes to Phuket Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Phuket Airport is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Phuket. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near HKT:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near MAA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and explore beyond Chennai's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 21 kms (13 miles) away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Book your flight from Phuket Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to visit Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKT to MAA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 290 kms (180 miles) west to Bengaluru to tick off its top attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kms (270 miles) south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are among its highlights.
