Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Amritsar Airport (ATQ): what you need to know
Chennai and Amritsar share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MAA to ATQ flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Amritsar Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MAA and ATQ:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
Right now, £57 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Amritsar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £119. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to ATQ, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Chennai Airport to Amritsar Airport.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Chennai Airport is about 21 kms (13 miles) from central Chennai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MAA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Amritsar Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
If you're landing on a late Chennai Airport to Amritsar Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ATQ:
When to fly to Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
February is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Amritsar Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Amritsar in August.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Amritsar Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Amritsar, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 45ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to ATQ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Amritsar, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 402 kms (250 miles) south-east to Delhi to tick off its popular sights. From Akshardham Park to Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in India, head for Ludhiana, roughly 121 kms (75 miles) south-east of Amritsar. Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple are key highlights.