Travelling from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
Flights from DMK to MAA start from 21:00 — the first with Thai AirAsia. The latest departure is at 23:00 with Thai Lion Air. Overall, there are 12 weekly Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your DMK to MAA flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Thai AirAsia is your ticket to exploring Chennai (and perhaps some other great parts of India!). Check out the direct flights from Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Thai AirAsia.
Among carriers operating DMK to MAA flights, Thai AirAsia leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DMK and MAA:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, ج.م. 6,018 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 12,506. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from DMK to MAA, book your trip one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
When it comes to Don Mueang Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Don Mueang Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near DMK? If you're boarding an early flight from Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel near MAA if you have a late Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Chennai in September.
Book your flight from Don Mueang Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DMK to MAA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
