Flight tickets from Tirupati to Chennai

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What you need to know before flying from Tirupati to Chennai (Madras)?

Airport information

Departure

Tirupati (Renigunta) Airport (TIR)

Civil Aerodrome, Tirupati – 517520, India

Arrival

Chennai Meenambakkam International Airport (MAA)

Chennai 600027, Tamil Nadu, India

Getting to Tirupati airport

• Tirupati Renigunta airport is situated around 15 km to the east of the town centre of Tirupati.
• Visitors to the pilgrimage town can either hire metered rickshaws or taxis or book prepaid taxis to get from Renigunta airport to Tirupati town.
• Travellers who want to travel by bus can take the APSRTC-operated Airport Bus from the airport.

Travelling from Chennai airport

• Chennai Airport is located in the suburb of Meenambakkam on GST road (NH 45), around 20 km to the southwest of Chennai.
• Visitors to Chennai and the surrounding towns can either hire metered taxis or rickshaws or book prepaid taxis.
• Travellers should be warned that drivers might not adhere to the meter all the time and might haggle. Visitors can also rent cars to drive around themselves. See more here.
• Another way to get around is to take the suburban train. Travellers need to walk to either the Meenambakkam/Tirusulam railway stations which isa short distance away from the airport.

Facilities at Tirupati and Chennai airports

• Tirupati airport has medical aid services, shopping spaces, handicraft, souvenir and book stalls, and restaurants and cafés.
• Meenambakkam Airport has two terminals, free Wi-Fi, medical assistance, money changing and forex services, banks and ATMs, restaurants and cafes, duty-free retail spaces, and conference rooms and business lounges.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Tirupati to Chennai

The minimum flight time from Tirupati to Chennai is 3h 30minvia connecting flights, since there are no direct flights. Visitors can chart their travel plan during the flight and can read up on the in-flight magazine for details.

Weather in Chennai

Chennai, being a coastal city, is generally humid and hot. Hence, November to February is the best time to visit Chennai. The temperatures hover between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius and the rains and humidity are less.

Cost of living in Chennai

Travelling by public transport in Chennai is common, but auto rickshaw drivers don’t adhere to the meter at all times. Usually, travelling in local transport (bus) costs INR 15 (one-way) while a taxi ride (1 km) costs INR 12-20. Budget meals approximately cost INR 100 while a three course meal at a mid-range restaurant for two people costs around INR 500-550.

Mode of payments accepted in Chennai

Most of payments in Chennai are cash-based, such as paying for food, transportation and shopping at local markets. ATMs are plentiful while the hotels and upscale restaurants accept all credit and debit cards.

Best places for your first meal in Chennai

Chennai’s cuisine is predominantly south Indian, but other international cuisines are popular as well. Restaurants in areas such as Alwarpet, Nungambakkam, Mylapore, and Guindy serve the choicest of traditional fare as well as global cuisine.

Check out some of the famous temples near Chennai!

Information and data provided on this page is correct as of July 24^th, 2016.