Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 2 hours 45 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Chennai and Guwahati have the same timezone (UTC+5:30).
For the first departure, catch the 05:40 flight from Chennai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. If you want to set off later, the latest flight is at 18:25. With 164 weekly flights from MAA to GAU, you can select the one that suits you best.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
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We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Chennai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAA and GAU include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from MAA to GAU, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're flying within India. As long as you have another identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is C$118. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$220. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 8 months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MAA to GAU.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Chennai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MAA to GAU. There's no need to check every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Play around with filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Traveling from central Chennai to Chennai Airport takes around 49 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 47 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
If you're on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near GAU:
Getting from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to central Guwahati
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to central Guwahati takes about 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
When to fly to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Guwahati based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Guwahati is April, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MAA to GAU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Guwahati
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the most popular stays in Guwahati right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from MAA to GAU:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Kamakhya Temple, Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple and Rest Camp Navagraha Temple are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Guwahati itinerary.
Complete your Guwahati trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. After booking your cheap ticket to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, check out our car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Guwahati stay.
