Flying from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is two hours 30 minutes behind Denpasar and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DPS to MAA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DPS and MAA:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
₹ 8,832 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 17,270. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DPS to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Of all flights leaving Ngurah Rai International Airport, 66.23% land on time at their destination.
Central Denpasar to Ngurah Rai International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DPS? If you've booked an early flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're landing on a late Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DPS to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC 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 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.