Flying from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Coimbatore and Chennai share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Take your pick of 94 weekly Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 21:20.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CJB to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
IndiGo has direct flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Chennai — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
IndiGo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 68.61% of services landing as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating CJB to MAA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between CJB and MAA include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
ج.م. 1,794 is the best price for a one-way Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 3,362. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CJB to MAA.
The cheapest month for flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding cheap flights from CJB to MAA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Coimbatore International Airport, 63.88% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Coimbatore to Coimbatore International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near CJB:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're landing on a late Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Follow your own route with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience more of Chennai and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance of 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 by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CJB to MAA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its popular sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
