Rajkot to Chennai flight guide — IndiGo direct and 1-stop options, fares, RAJ airport tips and documents needed for domestic travel.
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Quick answer: Rajkot to Chennai flights take about ≈ 3.5–5h total, 1 stop via Hyderabad/Bengaluru/Mumbai (no non-stop), operated by IndiGo (most legs), Air India / Air India Express, ≈ 4–7 viable one-stop connections daily. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest RAJ–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 |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
There's no non-stop flight between Rajkot and Chennai. Rajkot's traffic now flies from the new Hirasar airport (HSR) — the old city airport (RAJ) is closed to scheduled flights — and from there you connect through a hub to reach Chennai.
The realistic options:
For 2026, list only current carriers: Go First and Jet Airways are defunct, and Vistara has merged into Air India. So it's IndiGo and Air India on this pair — nothing else.
Straight-line it's about 1,540 km Rajkot to Chennai, but the connection adds distance and time. Typical totals:
Watch the layover closely. Some online itineraries stretch the gap to 5–8 hours to shave the fare — sort by total duration and aim for a 75–120 minute connection on a single ticket.
One-stop fares move more than short hops because you're buying two legs. Book 3–6 weeks ahead, more for festival weeks.
| Season | Demand | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Nov (Navratri, Diwali — both big in Gujarat & TN) | Very high | Book 6–8 weeks out; Gujarat travel peaks around Navratri |
| Dec–mid Jan (Christmas–New Year, Pongal lead-in) | High | Pongal pulls Chennai-bound traffic in mid-Jan; lock early |
| Apr–Jun (summer holidays) | High | Mid-week beats weekends; book ahead for families |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon, off-peak) | Lower | Cheapest fares; watch Mumbai-hub monsoon delays |
| Feb–Mar (shoulder) | Moderate | Pleasant weather both ends, sensible fares |
The leg that matters is the first flight out of Hirasar. Remember HSR is ~30 km from Rajkot city, so an early departure means an early start.
Rajkot (HSR): Hirasar International is a new greenfield airport that replaced the old in-city airfield. It has a single modern terminal, but it's well out of town — factor the drive into your timing.
Chennai (MAA): a large airport with T1 (Anna terminal) and T4 handling domestic, and T2 for international. IndiGo and Air India domestic flights generally use T1. Note a 2026 change: certain IndiGo ATR services (flight numbers 6E-7000–7999) now depart from T4, though their arrivals still come into T1 — so check your exact flight's terminal before you set off.
At Rajkot: Hirasar (HSR) is about 30 km from the city centre, off the Rajkot–Ahmedabad highway. A GSRTC AC bus service runs to/from the airport, and taxis/app cabs are available; allow 45–60 minutes and leave a comfortable buffer, especially for early flights.
At Chennai: MAA is roughly 7 km from the city centre. The Chennai Metro connects directly to the airport (Tirusulam/Airport station), which is the cheapest way into town; prepaid taxis, app cabs and buses are also plentiful. From T1, the metro and taxi stands are a short walk.
Standard Indian domestic economy applies on both legs: 15kg checked + 7kg cabin on IndiGo, Air India Express and Air India. On a single-PNR connecting ticket your bag is usually checked straight through to Chennai — confirm at the Hirasar counter.
If you split-ticket, you'll collect and recheck your bag at the hub — build that into your layover.
This route has fewer weather headaches than north-India winter routes, but watch the hub. A Mumbai connection during the monsoon (Jun–Sep) can see delays, and Chennai itself gets heavy rain in the northeast monsoon (Oct–Dec) — occasional MAA disruption is possible then. If you're travelling in those windows, prefer a Hyderabad or Bengaluru connection and keep onward plans flexible.
Gujarat's dry, hot summers mean comfortable flying weather at the Rajkot end most of the year; the bigger time risk is simply the long drive to Hirasar — never cut it fine.
For Rajkot–Chennai, the Hyderabad connection is usually your friend: both legs are short, frequencies are good, and the total time is often the lowest. Sort results by journey time, pick a morning Hirasar departure with a 90-minute HYD connection, and you'll be in Chennai by mid-afternoon — far better than a cheap-looking itinerary with a half-day Mumbai layover. And always re-confirm whether your Chennai flight is at T1 or T4 before you leave for the airport.
No. There is no non-stop flight. All itineraries connect through a hub — most often Hyderabad, Bengaluru or Mumbai.
Rajkot now flies from Hirasar International Airport (HSR), a new greenfield airport about 30 km from the city. The old in-city airport (RAJ) is closed to scheduled flights.
IndiGo handles most connections (via Hyderabad or Bengaluru), with Air India / Air India Express also offering one-stop options. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct, and Vistara has merged into Air India.
Roughly 3.5–5 hours in total with one stop, depending on the hub and layover. Hyderabad connections are often the quickest.
About 4–7 viable one-stop connections a day. Exact options vary by season — check live results.
Mid-week departures booked 3–6 weeks ahead, outside Navratri/Diwali, Pongal and the summer-holiday peaks. Monsoon months are usually cheapest.
IndiGo and Air India domestic flights generally use T1. Some IndiGo ATR flights (6E-7000–7999) now depart from T4, so check your specific flight's terminal before travelling.
Standard 15kg checked plus 7kg cabin in economy on IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express. On a single-PNR ticket your bag is usually checked through to Chennai.
Yes. Web check-in opens around 48 hours before departure on IndiGo and Air India, and on a single connecting ticket you can usually check in for both legs together.
DGCA's 2026 rules require full refund of statutory taxes on cancellation and refunds within set timelines (about 7 days for card payments). Airline change/cancellation fees still apply on the base fare depending on your fare type.
It can, mainly at the hub. Mumbai during the southwest monsoon and Chennai during the Oct–Dec northeast monsoon can see delays. A Hyderabad or Bengaluru connection is often more reliable in those windows.
Some airlines permit pets in cabin or hold with prior booking and paperwork, but a connecting itinerary complicates it. Confirm directly with each operating carrier well ahead.
Yes. Infants under two without a seat travel at a small fixed fare plus taxes (around 10% of the adult fare per leg). Carry age proof.
Take the first viable morning departure from Hirasar — it connects onward and lands you in Chennai the same day. Avoid the last connection in case a delay leaves you at the hub overnight.
Compare both. OTAs surface the cheapest hub combination; booking the airline direct is easier for changes and gives stronger delay protection on a single-PNR connection.
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What you pay on the Rajkot–Chennai 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 Rajkot to Chennai live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo (most legs), Air India / Air India Express.
Last-minute Rajkot to Chennai fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Rajkot Chennai prices across IndiGo (most legs), Air India / Air India Express — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Rajkot and Chennai — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 3.5–5h total, 1 stop via Hyderabad/Bengaluru/Mumbai (no non-stop). 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 Rajkot Chennai ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Rajkot–Chennai 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 (most legs) 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.