Chennai to Guwahati (MAA–GAU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
6E6771
6E IndiGo
32N
4:55 AM
IST T1
8:00 AM
IST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI9789+2
AI Air India
7M8
2:55 PM
IST T4
6:00 PM
IST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E6011
6E IndiGo
32N
3:50 PM
IST T1
6:45 PM
IST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E927
6E IndiGo
32N
8:30 AM
IST
11:30 AM
IST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI9788+2
AI Air India
7M8
6:30 PM
IST T2
9:30 PM
IST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chennai to Guwahati
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,171 mi 2h 55m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

MAA–GAU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,171 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAA–GAU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 14 32N 2h55-3h05
IX Air India Express Also: AI 0 AI
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + IX (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAA to GAU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAA to GAU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
323
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Guwahati from Chennai

Nearby airports with service to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
Metric MAA→GAU BLR→GAU
Distance from MAA 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights 21 68
Flight time 2h 55m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of MAA with service to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Guwahati is 0 hours the same as Chennai.
MAA: IST · GAU: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 6:00 PM in Guwahati.
Distance & Flight Time
1,171 mi / 1,884 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 5m.

MAA–GAU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chennai to Guwahati route.
Route details
Distance1,171 mi / 1,884 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
Destination: GAU
IATA / ICAOGAU / VEGT
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation162 ft / 49 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA to GAU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chennai International Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,171 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Air India Express. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MAA to GAU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BBI, PNQ, BLR, CCU, BOM, DEL, HYD, LKO, AMD and JAI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GAU to MAA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAA to GAU

Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Air India Express. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MAA to GAU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAA to GAU ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,171 miles (1,884 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via BBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bengaluru (BLR).