Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Visakhapatnam's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Chennai.
Take your pick of 17 weekly Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with IndiGo is the earliest you can take. IndiGo operates the latest service of the day at 16:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MAA to VTZ flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Visakhapatnam (and perhaps some other great corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering MAA to VTZ flights is IndiGo. Its services arrive without delay 66.67% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MAA and VTZ include:
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Currently, $99 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $195. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to VTZ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to VTZ.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near VTZ instead:
When to fly to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
December is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Visakhapatnam in July.
The warmest month in Visakhapatnam is May, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAA to VTZ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
While Visakhapatnam is a great introduction to India, there's more adventure waiting for you in Nowrangapur. Located around 193 kilometres to the north, this exciting city has a wealth of attractions, like Sri Gundicha Mandira and Sri Vasavi Kanyakaparameshwari Temple Nabarangpur.
Set out 306 kilometres south-west from Visakhapatnam and you'll find yourself in Vijayawada, another favourite among visitors to India. Don't leave without exploring Sai Baba Temple and St. Paul's Cathedral.

