Flying from Raipur Airport (RPR) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Raipur Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Raipur and Chennai share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
You can choose from seven weekly Raipur Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 20:30 departure with IndiGo is the earliest you can take. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 21:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your RPR to MAA flight.
Flying during a peak time like December? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Chennai (and maybe even some other great corners of India!). Browse the direct flights from Raipur Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo stands out as the most punctual carrier for RPR to MAA flights, with 80.7% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raipur Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between RPR and MAA:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Kolkata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raipur Airport (RPR) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raipur Airport to Chennai Airport flight is P3,158. A round-trip ticket right now is P5,972. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from RPR to MAA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Raipur Airport to Chennai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Raipur Airport (RPR)
71% of flights leaving from Raipur Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Raipur Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Raipur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to RPR? If you're boarding an early flight from Raipur Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raipur Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometers from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Raipur Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Raipur Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RPR to MAA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If there's time to check out another major destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key highlights.