Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL): what you need to know
Sylhet's timezone is UTC+6, making Sylhet 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Your MAA to ZYL flight won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Osmani International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MAA and ZYL include:
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
Currently, ₹ 9,001 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Osmani International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 20,029. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to ZYL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Osmani International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAA to ZYL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Osmani International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the flights that depart from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on time at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Osmani International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
Consider booking a hotel near ZYL if you have a late Chennai Airport to Osmani International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Osmani International Airport (ZYL) to central Sylhet
Osmani International Airport to central Sylhet has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Osmani International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sylhet in February.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Osmani International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Sylhet, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to ZYL in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Sylhet has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Bangladesh you should also see. Around 209 kilometres south-west of Sylhet, a visit to Dhaka will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like National Parliament House, Dhakeshwari Temple and Bangladesh National Museum.
Around 290 kilometres south of Sylhet, Chittagong is another essential stop in Bangladesh. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Foy's Lake, Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque.