Flying from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 34 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai Airport. Chennai and Tuticorin are in the same timezone — UTC+5:30.
Take your pick of 218 weekly flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai Airport. The 05:45 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight out from TCR to MAA. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 16:25 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Chennai (and then discovering more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai Airport.
When flying domestically within India, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring some kind of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from TCR to MAA, make sure your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
RM208 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai Airport. A return flight starts at RM408. These prices may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from TCR to MAA by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from TCR to MAA. There's no need to search every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
Central Tuticorin to Tuticorin Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 22 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
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Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late flight from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 47 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 49 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TCR to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip right by finding a great stay. After booking your flight from TCR to MAA, check out our selection of hotel options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Chennai itinerary.
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