Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jaipur Airport (JAI): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 24 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport. Chennai and Jaipur are in the same timezone (UTC+5:30).
Take your pick of 39 weekly flights from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport. The 14:05 departure with IndiGo is the earliest available between MAA and JAI. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 21:40.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Jaipur (and perhaps some other exciting parts of India!). Look through the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and JAI:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
When flying within India, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another kind of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from MAA to JAI, check your ID is up to date before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport is C$89. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$181. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MAA to JAI.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap flight tickets from MAA to JAI every day.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Chennai, Chennai Airport can be reached in about 47 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 49 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Jaipur Airport (JAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JAI instead:
Getting from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to central Jaipur
Jaipur Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Jaipur. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours and 6 minutes.
When to fly to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Jaipur. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Jaipur Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Jaipur, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 43ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to JAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 24ºC then.
More about Jaipur
Start your Jaipur trip right by finding a wonderful stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from MAA to JAI, have a look at our selection of accommodation options including:
Amber Fort and Hawa mahal museum are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Jaipur must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out City Palace.
Complete your Jaipur trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Jaipur Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Jaipur.