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Quick answer: Hyderabad to Chennai non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 15m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet, Roughly 16–22 non-stop departures a day across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet — a high-frequency South Indian metro shuttle.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest HYD–MAA fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
| SpiceJet | 7 kg | 15 kg | Budget fares |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Hyderabad to Chennai is a busy business and leisure shuttle between two major South Indian metros. IndiGo runs the most departures, with Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet adding to the count. On a typical day you'll find roughly 16–22 non-stop services, often one every 30–60 minutes.
With this much frequency you almost never need a connection. Any one-stop itinerary you see will be slower and usually dearer than the next direct flight, so stick to non-stop on this sector.
The distance is about 520 km and non-stop time is roughly 1h 15m gate to gate, with around an hour airborne. Flights track south-east over Telangana and Andhra Pradesh before descending into Chennai on the Bay of Bengal coast.
Both cities are on Indian Standard Time, so there is no time difference. The dense schedule keeps this one of the most dependable short hops in the south.
This is largely a business route, so weekday-morning and evening flights are dearest while mid-day and off-peak weekend slots are cheaper. Festival and holiday weeks lift demand. Relative demand through the year:
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday peaks (year-round) | High | Early-morning and evening business banks are priciest |
| Oct–Mar (cool season) | Medium–High | Pleasant weather plus festival travel; book ahead near Diwali, Pongal and Bonalu |
| Apr–Jun (summer) | Medium | Hot in both cities; fares ease outside school holidays |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Low–Medium | Often the cheapest fares; allow buffer for rain delays |
For the lowest fares, book one to four weeks out and pick an off-peak mid-day slot where you can.
On a frequent business route, timing beats coupons:
We never quote a fixed rupee fare — prices move daily — but with four carriers and many departures, off-peak deals are common.
If price is the priority, target the mid-day lull (roughly 11am–3pm), when fares dip between the business peaks. These flights also avoid early-morning airport congestion.
For a same-day return business trip, the early-morning and early-evening banks make it easy — out before 8am, back after 6pm. Monsoon afternoons (especially into Chennai, June–November) can bring brief delays, so a morning slot is a touch more reliable then.
Business travellers: the dense schedule makes a same-day return straightforward. Book a fare with free web check-in, travel hand-baggage-only, and use the early-morning out / early-evening back banks.
Families: mid-day flights are calmest and cheapest, and both airports are modern and easy to navigate. Pre-book seats together, especially around Pongal and Diwali.
Students: the cheapest seats are usually mid-week, mid-day IndiGo or SpiceJet departures booked a couple of weeks out. There's no student fare, so flexible timing beats any discount code.
Hyderabad (HYD) — Rajiv Gandhi International at Shamshabad — has a single integrated terminal for domestic and international flights, so departures are simple.
At Chennai (MAA), domestic arrivals use the integrated domestic terminal (T1). The airport is expanding in phases, so check signage and your e-ticket for the current arrivals area.
Hyderabad's airport sits about 25 km south of the city at Shamshabad. Pushpak airport buses, app cabs and pre-paid taxis are the main options; the Outer Ring Road keeps the drive from Gachibowli or HITEC City fast, but allow 45–75 minutes from the older city centre.
In Chennai, app cabs, pre-paid taxis and MTC buses serve the airport, and the Chennai Metro connects it to the city — useful for avoiding road traffic on arrival.
Domestic fares sell baggage by fare class. Typically the lowest fares include 7 kg cabin baggage and 15 kg check-in, but light hand-baggage-only fares may include no free check-in bag — confirm before paying. See each carrier's page: IndiGo baggage, Air India baggage, Air India Express baggage and SpiceJet baggage.
Both cities are warm year-round. The most comfortable months are November to February; April to June is hot, often above 40°C in Hyderabad. The monsoon (June–November) brings rain to Chennai in particular, so a morning flight is a touch more reliable in that window.
Neither city sees the fog that affects North India, so winter disruptions are rare — the main risk here is monsoon-season rain delays, mostly on the Chennai end.
On a shuttle this frequent, the cheapest seat is mostly about timing. Use FlightGPT to compare every IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet departure at once, aim for the mid-day lull, then book direct with the airline for the smoothest web check-in and changes.
Non-stop flights take about 1h 15m gate to gate, with around an hour actually in the air. The route covers roughly 520 km.
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet operate non-stop. IndiGo runs the most departures. (Go First and Jet Airways no longer fly, and Vistara has merged into Air India.)
Typically around 16–22 non-stop departures a day — often one every 30–60 minutes — making it one of South India's busiest short shuttles.
Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi International, HYD) at Shamshabad has a single integrated terminal for domestic and international flights.
Domestic arrivals use Chennai's integrated domestic terminal (T1). The airport is expanding in phases, so check signage and your e-ticket on arrival.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels or you cancel within 24 hours of booking (for travel 7+ days away), you are entitled to a full refund including statutory taxes. Airlines must refund within set timelines, and compensation or alternative flights may apply for airline-caused cancellations.
Most domestic fares include 7 kg cabin baggage and 15 kg check-in, but the cheapest hand-baggage-only fares may exclude a free check-in bag. Confirm your fare class before paying — see our IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet baggage pages.
Web check-in usually opens 48 hours before departure and closes 1–2 hours before across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet. Doing it online lets you pick a seat and skip the queue.
Yes. With early-morning and early-evening banks and a one-hour flight, a same-day return is easy — go out before 8am and return after 6pm.
Afternoon monsoon rain (June–November, especially in Chennai) can cause short delays. A morning flight is a touch more reliable; non-stop flight times are unchanged.
Some carriers allow pets in the cabin or hold on domestic flights, subject to weight limits, carrier rules and advance booking. Policies differ and seats are limited, so contact the airline well ahead.
Infants under two travel on a parent's lap for a nominal fare with no separate seat. Carry the child's date-of-birth proof for check-in.
The mid-day lull (roughly 11am–3pm) and mid-week departures are usually cheapest, sitting between the pricier early-morning and evening business banks.
Fares are usually similar, but booking direct with the airline makes changes, cancellations and refunds simpler. FlightGPT compares prices across sources, then lets you book direct.
No. Hyderabad to Chennai is a domestic flight within India, so no visa or permit is needed — just a valid government photo ID for security and check-in.
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Most travellers prefer the Hyderabad to Chennai non-stop option. The direct Hyderabad-Chennai flight time is ≈ 1h 15m non-stop. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Hyderabad Chennai ticket but are open to a layover.
Hyderabad to Chennai ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Hyderabad Chennai airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service IndiGo flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.