Travelling from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Nagpur and Chennai share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
To ensure you get on your NAG to MAA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Chennai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between NAG and MAA:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, £40 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £83. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NAG to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Chennai Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from NAG to MAA.
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Handy information about Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
Of the departures from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, 68.09% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Nagpur to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to NAG:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
When booking your flight from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NAG to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 180 miles west to Bengaluru to tick off its popular sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 270 miles south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without dropping by Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.