Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Shillong Airport (SHL): what you need to know
Your MAA to SHL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to Shillong Airport. Many passengers pass through Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Shillong Airport (SHL)
₹ 7,259 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Shillong Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 15,528. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to SHL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Shillong Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Shillong Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Shillong Airport (SHL)
Consider staying in a hotel near SHL if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to Shillong Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Shillong Airport (SHL) to central Shillong
From Shillong Airport, Shillong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Shillong Airport (SHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Shillong Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Shillong in February.
The warmest month in Shillong is June, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Shillong Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to SHL in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've seen Shillong, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey around 483 kilometres south-west to Kolkata to check off its popular sights. From Victoria Memorial to Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in India, consider Guwahati, about 64 kilometres north of Shillong. Kamakhya Temple, Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple and Rest Camp Navagraha Temple are highlights.
