Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Tuticorin Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flights from MAA to TCR start at 05:45 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 14:20 with IndiGo. Overall, there are 44 weekly Chennai Airport to Tuticorin Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MAA to TCR flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Tuticorin Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Tuticorin — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
With a dependable 90.34% of services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier for MAA to TCR flights.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to Tuticorin Airport. Many travellers pass through Kempegowda International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
£34 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Tuticorin Airport flight. Return flights start at £66. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book eight months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAA to TCR.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Tuticorin Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that leave from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Chennai Airport is around 12 miles from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Tuticorin Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
Consider a stay at Sathya Park & Resorts after your Chennai Airport to Tuticorin Airport flight. It's a quick drive from TCR and a great option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to central Tuticorin
Tuticorin Airport to the centre of Tuticorin has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 miles away.
When to fly to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Tuticorin Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tuticorin. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Tuticorin Airport for May if you want to visit Tuticorin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to TCR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tuticorin. Around 290 miles away to the north, top sights here include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 30 miles west of Tuticorin, Tirunelveli is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.