Flying from Aizawl Airport (AJL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Aizawl and Chennai follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your AJL to MAA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Aizawl Airport to Chennai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AJL and MAA:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aizawl Airport (AJL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Aizawl Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $119. A return plane ticket right now is $252. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from AJL to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Aizawl Airport to Chennai Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Aizawl Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Aizawl Airport (AJL)
Aizawl Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 91.27% of flights that depart AJL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Aizawl to Aizawl Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late Aizawl Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Aizawl Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Aizawl Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AJL to MAA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.