Flight tickets from Vijayawada to Chennai

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What you need to know before flying from Vijayawada to Chennai?

Airport information

Departure

Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Vijayawada, Gannavaram – 521102, Telangana, India

Arrival

Chennai Meenambakkam International Airport (MAA)
Chennai 600027, Tamil Nadu, India

Getting to Vijayawada airport

• 17 km east of the city centrelies Vijayawada's Airport.
• Travellers going from the city to the airport have the option of taking rickshaws or taxis or the state-run buses to the airport bus stand and then take the airport shuttle from thereon.
• The easier way, of course, is to take prepaid/metered cabs and rickshaws to the airport.

Travelling from Chennai airport

• 20km southwest of the city on GST/NH 45 lies Chennai's Meenambakkam International Airport.
• Travellers have the options of taking rental cars, taxis, rickshaws as well as the suburban train from the airport to the city.

Facilities at Vijayawada and Chennai airports

• Vijayawada Airport has many basic facilities for passengers such as a bookstore, medical aid facilities, ATMs, facilities for food, snacks, drinks, beverages, an info desk, etc.
• Meenambakkam International Airport in Chennai has an integrated terminal which has facilities such as 60 minutes of free Wi-Fi, business and conference lounges, duty-free shops, ATMs and banking services, forex and money changers, etc.

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

The minimum flight time from Vijayawada to Chennai is 1h 15min, non-stop. Here are some places to see while visiting the Gateway of South India. Are you a beach bum? Don't miss visiting these beautiful beaches in Chennai.

Weather in Chennai

The coastal city of Chennai has a tropical, hot and humid climate. The winters (November-February) are the best times to explore the city, with the mercury being around 17-25 degrees Celsius.

Cost of living in Chennai

While autorickshaws are the most common mode of travel, drivers do not always follow the meter. Travelling by taxi for 1km will cost travellers INR 12-20, while travelling one way in the bus for a minimum distance will cost INR 15. When it comes to food, a single person budget meal will cost INR 100, while a 2-person meal at a mid-range restaurant will cost INR 600.

Mode of payments accepted in Chennai

Travellers should have no problem using debit and credit cards at ATMs, resorts, 4/5-star hotels, upscale restaurants, and malls. Cash, however, will be needed for transportation, food at cash-only and smaller establishments, and for shopping at the local street markets.

Best places for your first meal in Chennai

Local dishes of Chennai that shouldn't be missed include filter coffee, Sundal, Nethili Fry, Dosas, Vadas and Idlis with Sambar and Chutney, the South Indian thali, Kuzhi Paniyaram, Bajjis, Pongal, etc. Areas such as Guindy, Mylapore, Nungambakkam, and Alwarpet are the best places to experiment with Chennai's delectable food.

Information and data provided on this page is correct as of March 28th, 2018.