How long does the flight from Delhi to Madras take?

Flight time from Delhi (DEL) to Madras (MAA) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Delhi to Madras?

Airline availability for DEL to MAA changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Delhi to Madras?

Direct (nonstop) availability on DEL to MAA varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Madras?

Prices on DEL to MAA shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Delhi to Madras flights

Direct and connecting flights from Delhi (DEL) to Madras (MAA). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,761 km (1,094 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 24m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 2

Airlines flying DEL → MAA

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Air India Limited	1	1
IndiGo Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A320 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

City: Delhi
Country: India
IATA / ICAO: DEL / VIDP

Arrival: Chennai International Airport (MAA)

City: Madras
Country: India
IATA / ICAO: MAA / VOMM

Operating airlines

IndiGo (6E)
Air India (AI)
Air India Express (IX)

Distance: 1753 km. Duration: 170 minutes.

Other routes from Delhi

Other routes to Madras

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly DEL to MAA?

2 airlines operate the DEL to MAA route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the DEL-MAA route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on DEL to MAA include: Airbus A320, Airbus A321.

How long is the Delhi to Madras flight?

The estimated flight time from Delhi (DEL) to Madras (MAA) is approximately 2h 24m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Delhi to Madras?

The great-circle distance from Delhi (DEL) to Madras (MAA) is approximately 1,761 km (1,094 miles).

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