Chennai to New Delhi (MAA–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAA–DEL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,094 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo Also: A3, AF, BA, KL, TK | 84 | 32Q | 2h40-3h | – | – | A3, AF, BA, KL, TK |
| AI Air India Also: ET, LX, MS, SQ | 63 | 32N, 77W | 2h45-3h | – | Star Alliance | ET, LX, MS, SQ |
| SG SpiceJet | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| RQ Kam Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Delhi from Chennai
| Metric | MAA→DEL | TIR→DEL | BLR→DEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAA | – | 61 mi | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 223 | 3 | 503 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 56m | 2h 38m |
Travel Essentials
MAA: IST · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
MAA–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chennai to Delhi: South-North Trunk Route
MAA-DEL is one of India's highest-frequency domestic corridors, connecting the southern IT and manufacturing center to the national capital. IndiGo alone runs 8 to 10 daily nonstops. Air India adds 4 to 5 more. Combined with SpiceJet, around 15 to 18 nonstop flights operate each direction daily. Block time is 2 hours 40 to 50 minutes covering 1,760 km. The route carries heavy corporate traffic from Chennai's auto manufacturing cluster and IT parks in OMR and Siruseri to government and business meetings in Delhi. Evening departures after 19:00 are popular with day-trip business travelers.
Weather and Terminal Considerations
Delhi's winter fog season from late December through February is the biggest operational risk on this route. Morning arrivals before 10:00 face the worst delays, with some flights diverted to Jaipur or Lucknow when DEL drops below landing minimums. CAT IIIB-equipped aircraft can land in lower visibility, but not all operators have the certification on every frame. Chennai's domestic pier at Terminal 1 handles all low-cost carrier departures to Delhi. At Delhi, IndiGo passengers land at T1, while Air India passengers use T3. Connecting to international flights at Delhi T3 from IndiGo's T1 requires a 20 to 30 minute shuttle ride between terminals.