Travelling from Shillong Airport (SHL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Shillong and Chennai are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SHL to MAA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Shillong Airport to Chennai Airport. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is a top stopover on the SHL to MAA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shillong Airport (SHL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, ج.م. 4,699 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shillong Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 10,858. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from SHL to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Shillong Airport to Chennai Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SHL to MAA.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Shillong Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Shillong Airport (SHL)
Shillong Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.6% of flights that take off from SHL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Shillong to Shillong Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SHL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Shillong Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel close to MAA if you're on a late Shillong Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shillong Airport to Chennai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Shillong Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from SHL to MAA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key reasons to visit.