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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hyderabad to Chennai:

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 08:28
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 23:48.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Hyderabad to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Hyderabad to Chennai takes 1h 23m, covering 816 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Hyderabad to Chennai range from ₹ 7,671 to ₹ 11,027, with an average of ₹ 9,263 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 7,671 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the ₹ 9,263 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at ₹ 9,261 return and stopover options via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) at ₹ 9,194.

Alliance Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air India Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Hyderabad to Chennai flights are:

• Alliance Air: 95% on time
• Air India Express: 92% on time
• IndiGo: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,524–₹ 3,271 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo and Air India Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Hyderabad to Chennai flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 10,863 to ₹ 37,808. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Hyderabad to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 5,153, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Hyderabad to Chennai usually depart from Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hyderabad to Chennai route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

One-stop flights from Hyderabad to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Shivamogga (RQY) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Vishakhapatnam (VTZ) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Hyderabad to Chennai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 8,845 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 9,806, a difference of ₹ 961.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Hyderabad and Chennai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Alliance Air
• Air India Express

Flying via Shivamogga (RQY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 27m, compared to 4h 26m via Vishakhapatnam (VTZ) and 5h 24m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alliance Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you need mobility assistance when catching cheap flights from Hyderabad to Chennai, you will find Hyderabad International Airport is well equipped to offer aid. Wheelchairs are a free service here, and you can request a porter’s assistance to navigate the airport or help carry your mobility aids. You will also find restrooms that cater for passengers with reduced mobility. If there is anything else you require at the airport, merely ask at the information desk.

When flying from Hyderabad to Chennai with IndiGo Airlines, you will find that this economy airline does not offer complimentary meals. Passengers are welcome to bring their own meals and snacks on the flight, and you can buy drinks and snacks on board.