Flying from Gaggal Airport (DHM) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Dharamsala and Chennai are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your DHM to MAA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gaggal Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stop between DHM and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gaggal Airport (DHM) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gaggal Airport to Chennai Airport flight is ج.م. 6,918. A round-trip ticket is currently ج.م. 14,655. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from DHM to MAA, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Gaggal Airport to Chennai Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Gaggal Airport (DHM)
Gaggal Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from DHM touch down on schedule 86.02% of the time.
To get to Gaggal Airport from central Dharamsala, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near DHM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Gaggal Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gaggal Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gaggal Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
Book your flight from Gaggal Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DHM to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
