Flying from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport.
Vadodara and Chennai share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BDQ to MAA flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Chennai (and then exploring more of India!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers BDQ to MAA flights, with 77.78% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BDQ and MAA:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Mopa Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $72. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $141. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BDQ to MAA.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
70.74% of flights that leave from Vadodara Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Vadodara to Vadodara Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BDQ:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel close to MAA if you're catching a late Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Vadodara Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BDQ to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you want to check out another major destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among the biggest draws.