Chennai to Rajkot Flights — Guide 2026
Chennai to Rajkot flight guide — airlines, hubs, fares, baggage, terminals and travel tips for Saurashtra.
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Quick answer: Chennai to Rajkot flights take about There is no non-stop. Plan on a 1-stop journey via Mumbai, Ahmedabad or Hyderabad totalling about 4–6 hours including the layover. Flights now serve the new Hirasar (Rajkot International, HSR) airport, not the old city airport., operated by IndiGo, Air India, No non-stop operates. Several 1-stop itineraries run daily on IndiGo and Air India, mostly connecting through Mumbai, Ahmedabad or Hyderabad. All land at the new Hirasar (HSR) airport.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest MAA–RAJ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Chennai to Rajkot? FlightGPT compares live MAA to RAJ fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Chennai to Rajkot non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Chennai-Rajkot fare is one search away.
| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Chennai to Rajkot has no non-stop flight. The practical routings are 1-stop connections on IndiGo or Air India, typically via Mumbai, Ahmedabad or Hyderabad. Only IndiGo and Air India serve Rajkot's new airport, so your connection will almost always be on one of those carriers end to end. (Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate; Vistara has merged into Air India.)
Important: all scheduled flights now use the new Hirasar airport (Rajkot International, code HSR), not the old in-city Rajkot airport, which closed to commercial flights in September 2023.
The air distance is around 1,780 km. A 1-stop via Mumbai or Ahmedabad usually totals about 4–6 hours including the layover; a Hyderabad connection is similar. The fastest combinations pair a quick first leg with a short connection, so when comparing itineraries, watch the layover length as much as the headline fare — a long stopover can add hours.
As a connecting route with limited carriers into Rajkot, fares benefit from early booking — aim for three to six weeks ahead. Gujarat's pleasant winter (October–March) lifts demand, as do festivals. We don't quote rupee fares (they move daily); check live prices on FlightGPT. Note that Air India trimmed some Rajkot services in mid-2026, so confirm current schedules.
| Period | Demand & fares |
|---|---|
| Oct–Mar (Gujarat peak) | High — best weather and festival season; book early |
| Apr–Jun (summer) | Moderate — hot in Saurashtra, fair value |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Lower — quieter, watch for connection delays |
| Diwali / Navratri / long weekends | Peak — book well ahead |
Compare connections via Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad — the cheapest hub varies by date. A slightly longer layover can cut the fare noticeably. Book early because Rajkot capacity is limited, travel cabin-only on saver fares, and flex your dates by a day or two. Set a price alert on FlightGPT to catch a dip.
An early Chennai departure gives the widest choice of same-day connections and a comfortable buffer at the hub — useful since a missed connection on a separate ticket is your own risk. Booking the whole journey on a single PNR protects you if the first leg is late. Avoid the tightest layovers in the monsoon, when hub delays are more likely.
Business travellers: pick the shortest total journey on one PNR, and leave a sensible connection buffer at the hub. Families: a single-ticket 1-stop with a moderate layover is easier than the tightest connection — you keep baggage checked through. Budget and student travellers: compare hubs; a Hyderabad or Ahmedabad connection is sometimes cheaper than via Mumbai — honestly worth the extra hour if the saving is real. Carry a valid photo ID throughout.
At Chennai (MAA), domestic flights use the new integrated Terminal 1 (T1). At the Rajkot end you arrive at the new Hirasar airport (HSR), a modern greenfield terminal that replaced the old city airport — do not navigate to the old airport. If your connection is at Mumbai, remember IndiGo uses T1 and Air India T2 there; at Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, domestic flights use the main domestic terminals.
Chennai Airport is around 7–8 km from the city centre, well served by the metro, app cabs and buses. The big change at the Rajkot end is distance: Hirasar (HSR) sits roughly 25–35 km north-east of Rajkot city on the Ahmedabad highway, so budget around 45–60 minutes by taxi and factor that into your plans — it is much further out than the old airport was.
On domestic economy you typically get one 7 kg cabin bag plus a personal item, with checked allowance set by your fare. On a through-ticketed 1-stop, your checked bags are usually tagged to Rajkot, so you collect them only at HSR. Confirm at booking and pre-buy extra weight online to save money. See IndiGo baggage for the current rules.
Chennai is warm and humid most of the year with a north-east monsoon around October–December; Saurashtra is hot in summer and pleasant in winter. Because this is a connecting journey, weather at the hub (often Mumbai) matters most for delays. Keep your ID handy, complete web check-in for each leg, and at Hirasar allow extra time for the longer drive into Rajkot.
The single most important thing on this route: book to Hirasar (HSR), the new Rajkot airport, and prefer a single PNR so the airline protects your connection if the first leg slips. Use FlightGPT to compare via-Mumbai, via-Ahmedabad and via-Hyderabad itineraries side by side, and to check current schedules — some Rajkot services were trimmed in 2026. More Gujarat and South India links are on our routes page.
No. There is no non-stop. You fly a 1-stop connection on IndiGo or Air India, usually via Mumbai, Ahmedabad or Hyderabad, totalling about 4–6 hours including the layover.
The new Hirasar airport (Rajkot International, code HSR), about 25–35 km from Rajkot city. The old in-city Rajkot airport closed to commercial flights in September 2023.
Roughly 4–6 hours for a 1-stop itinerary including the layover, depending on the hub and connection time. There is no non-stop to compare against.
IndiGo and Air India, on 1-stop connections. Only these two serve Rajkot's Hirasar airport. Go First, Jet Airways and Vistara no longer operate as separate carriers.
About 25–35 km north-east of the city on the Ahmedabad highway — roughly 45–60 minutes by taxi. Factor this in, as it is much further out than the old airport.
Chennai's new integrated Terminal 1 (T1) handles domestic flights. If you connect at Mumbai, IndiGo uses T1 and Air India T2 there.
Yes, where possible. A single PNR means the airline protects your connection and re-books you if the first leg is delayed; on separate tickets, a missed connection is your own risk.
A valid government photo ID such as Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID, matching your ticket. No visa is needed for domestic travel.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, an airline cancellation entitles you to a full refund or a free alternative flight, whatever your fare. Refund timelines follow the airline's policy.
Usually one 7 kg cabin bag plus a personal item, with checked allowance by fare. On a through ticket, bags are tagged to Rajkot. Pre-buy extra online — see the IndiGo baggage page.
Yes. IndiGo and Air India both offer web check-in, typically from 48 hours to 1–2 hours before each departure. Do it for both legs to save time.
Yes — weather at the hub, often Mumbai during its June–September monsoon, is the main delay risk. Chennai's own north-east monsoon (October–December) can also affect departures. Avoid the tightest layovers then.
Pet carriage is limited and policies vary by airline, and a connection complicates it further. Check IndiGo's and Air India's live-animal rules and give advance notice before booking.
Yes. Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare. Carry the infant's ID/birth proof and request a suitable seat for both legs when booking.
Compare both, and compare hubs too — via Hyderabad or Ahmedabad is sometimes cheaper than via Mumbai. Use FlightGPT to see live 1-stop options side by side, then book where the total cost is lowest.
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What you pay on the Chennai–Rajkot route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Chennai to Rajkot live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo, Air India.
Last-minute Chennai to Rajkot fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Chennai Rajkot prices across IndiGo, Air India — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Chennai and Rajkot — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of There is no non-stop. Plan on a 1-stop journey via Mumbai, Ahmedabad or Hyderabad totalling about 4–6 hours including the layover. Flights now serve the new Hirasar (Rajkot International, HSR) airport, not the old city airport.. Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Chennai Rajkot ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Chennai–Rajkot fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service IndiGo ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.