Prayagraj (IXD) to Chennai (MAA) — 1-stop via Hyderabad or Delhi, fares from ₹4,800, Bambhori Airport guide and travel tips.
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Quick answer: Prayagraj to Chennai flights take about ≈ 3h 30m – 5h (1-stop via Delhi or Hyderabad), operated by IndiGo, Air India, ≈ 3–6 one-stop connections daily; IndiGo operates the highest frequency via Hyderabad. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest IXD–MAA fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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The most efficient routing is Prayagraj (IXD) → Hyderabad (HYD) → Chennai (MAA), available through IndiGo with a total elapsed time of roughly 3h 30m to 4h 30m including a 1–2 hour layover at HYD. An alternative is via Delhi (DEL), particularly useful if you are travelling on Air India and want a seamless baggage check-through experience. The Hyderabad routing tends to be more time-efficient because HYD–MAA is a busy short-haul leg with multiple daily departures. When booking, choose a single PNR to ensure your bags are protected if the first flight is delayed. Hyderabad is a better hub choice for most Prayagraj passengers than Delhi as it cuts total distance.
Economy fares on this two-leg route typically range from ₹4,800 to ₹10,500 when booked two to five weeks ahead. Prices peak sharply around Kumbh Mela dates (held at Prayagraj every 6 years and in partial form every 3), Pongal and Tamil New Year (April 14) in Chennai, and the June–July academic migration season. The cheapest slots are mid-week departures in February and September. Using the FlightGPT flexible-date search across a 7-day window can surface savings of ₹1,500–3,000. Booking the Hyderabad connection leg first and then the HYD–MAA leg as a separate search sometimes yields a lower combined fare, but risks missed connections.
Prayagraj Airport, officially called Bamrauli or Bambhori Airport (IXD), sits about 12 km west of the city centre near the civil lines area. It has a single integrated terminal and handles a growing number of routes as Prayagraj's profile rises post the Kumbh Mela infrastructure investment. Check-in counters typically open 2 hours before departure. City transport includes app-based cabs, auto-rickshaws, and prepaid taxi booths. Parking is available adjacent to the terminal. The airport has basic food and retail options airside but lacks the extensive amenities of larger metros; eat before arriving if you have a long wait.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) has two domestic terminals: Terminal 1 (T1) handles IndiGo and most low-cost carriers; Terminal 2 (T2) is used by Air India and some full-service carriers. The terminals are roughly 1 km apart by road — allow 15 minutes if you need to transfer between them for a connecting flight. The Chennai Metro's Airport station links the airport to the city, with trains running every 10–15 minutes to Anna Salai and Central station. Pre-paid taxi services and Ola/Uber pickups are clearly signposted. Baggage at MAA from North Indian connections typically arrives within 20–30 minutes.
Prayagraj is the site of the Triveni Sangam — the holiest river confluence in Hinduism — and hosts the Kumbh Mela, which draws tens of millions of pilgrims. Tamil Nadu's influence is also strong among the pilgrim circuit, with many devotees combining a Prayagraj visit with temple tours in Chennai (Kapaleeshwarar, Parthasarathy) and beyond into Tamil Nadu. Business travel on this corridor is driven by UP's growing legal and judicial sector (Allahabad High Court, one of India's largest) and Chennai's automotive and IT industries. Cultural ties are deepened by a significant Tamil population resident in Prayagraj's university belt.
This is a fully domestic route within India — no visa or passport is required. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID: Aadhaar card, voter ID, Indian driving licence, or passport. PAN card alone is NOT accepted at aviation security. DigiYatra facial recognition boarding is available at both IXD and MAA, making paperless entry possible with a one-time enrollment. Senior citizens (60+) may qualify for concessional fares on Air India; book via their website or contact centre and carry age-proof documentation. For infants under 2, carry a birth certificate for the free lap-child booking.
IndiGo's cheapest economy fares include 7 kg hand baggage only; a 15 kg checked bag costs around ₹600–1,000 when added during booking. Air India domestic economy includes 15 kg checked + 7 kg cabin in the base ticket price. On single-PNR connecting itineraries, checked bags are tagged through to MAA — no need to collect and recheck at the hub. Bringing religious artefacts or temple offerings (malas, idols, ritual items)? Ensure items are securely packed and check DGCA regulations on items like liquids (abhishek water) — containers over 100 ml must go in checked baggage.
No. All itineraries require at least one stop. The most efficient routing is via Hyderabad (HYD), which takes roughly 3h 30m to 4h 30m in total.
IndiGo (via Hyderabad) and Air India (via Delhi or Hyderabad) are the main carriers offering Prayagraj–Chennai connections.
Economy fares start from around ₹4,800 when booked 3–5 weeks in advance on mid-week departures. Prices climb above ₹12,000 during Kumbh Mela periods and festival seasons.
Bambhori Airport (IXD) is approximately 12 km west of Prayagraj city centre, about 20–30 minutes by road. App-based cabs and prepaid taxis are available at the airport.
IndiGo arrives at Terminal 1 (T1) and Air India at Terminal 2 (T2) of Chennai International Airport (MAA). Both are served by the Chennai Metro Airport station.
Yes — during Kumbh Mela (held every 6 years in full; partial Magh Mela annually), seats from IXD fill up months in advance and fares spike significantly. Book at least 3–4 months ahead for Kumbh travel.
There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Prayagraj to Chennai — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Prayagraj–Chennai prices across IndiGo, Air India; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Prayagraj to Chennai at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo, Air India can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available IXD–MAA fare side by side in seconds.
There is currently no non-stop service between Prayagraj and Chennai — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 3h 30m – 5h (1-stop via Delhi or Hyderabad). 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 Prayagraj Chennai ticket but are open to a layover.
Prayagraj–Chennai pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Prayagraj Chennai fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.