Flying from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport.
Surat and Chennai share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Every week, there are 18 Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, select the 14:45 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 16:00 with IndiGo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your STV to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Chennai (and then discovering more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport.
IndiGo has the highest passenger demand on this route.
IndiGo ranks as the leading on-time carrier for STV to MAA flights, with 82.35% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between STV and MAA:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Pune Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
₹ 3,894 is the lowest price for a one-way Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 7,170. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from STV to MAA, reserve your trip five months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from STV to MAA.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
80.83% of flights departing from Surat Gujarat Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of STV.
Central Surat to Surat Gujarat Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near STV. Whether you have an early flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're arriving on a late Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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 roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from STV to MAA in January if you like travelling 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 cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without experiencing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
