Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Dehra Dun Airport (DED): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to DED flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Dehra Dun Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and DED:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
Right now, C$102 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Dehra Dun Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$206. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAA to DED. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Dehra Dun Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Dehra Dun Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% touch down on time at their destination.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Dehra Dun Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
Reserve a hotel close to DED if you're on a late Chennai Airport to Dehra Dun Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Dehra Dun Airport (DED) to central Dehradun
From Dehra Dun Airport, Dehradun is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.
When to fly to Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Dehra Dun Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Dehradun based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Dehradun is May, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Dehra Dun Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to DED in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dehradun. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
If you want to check out another corner of India, head for Kanpur, roughly 483 kilometres south-east of Dehradun. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are the start of reasons to visit.