Flying from Shirdi Airport (SAG) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Shirdi Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Shirdi.
Flights from SAG to MAA start from 15:40 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 17:10 with IndiGo. In total, there are seven weekly Shirdi Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SAG to MAA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
IndiGo is your gateway to exploring Chennai (and perhaps some other exciting parts of India!). Browse the direct flights from Shirdi Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this popular airline.
IndiGo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 77.59% of its services arriving as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating SAG to MAA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shirdi Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAG and MAA:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shirdi Airport (SAG) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
£43 is currently the best price for a one-way Shirdi Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at £81. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAG to MAA.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Shirdi Airport to Chennai Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Shirdi Airport (SAG)
66% of flights that depart Shirdi Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Shirdi to Shirdi Airport is approximately 14 kms (9 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your flight from Shirdi Airport to Chennai Airport off to an easy start. Just a quick drive from SAG, spend the night in NeelRatna Homestay and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Shirdi Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 21 kms (13 miles) from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Shirdi Airport to Chennai Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Chennai in September.
When reserving your flight from Shirdi Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAG to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chennai. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the west, its top attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 434 kms (270 miles) south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without seeing Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
