Direct (nonstop) flights from Hyderabad to Chennai

3 airlines fly nonstop from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Chennai International (MAA). It's 314 miles (505 km), about 1h 20m in the air. Operated by IndiGo, Alliance Air, SpiceJet.

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India
MAA
Chennai International
🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
314 mi
505 km
CO₂/pax
58 kg
−28 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
IndiGo +2
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by IndiGo IndiGo Alliance Air Alliance Air SpiceJet SpiceJet

Route data last updated: May 29, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

IndiGo 6E IndiGo
Route
HYD → MAA
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
314 mi
Alliance Air 9I Alliance Air
Route
HYD → MAA
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
314 mi
SpiceJet SG SpiceJet
Route
HYD → MAA
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
314 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Hyderabad to Chennai with one stop · direct emits 58 kg CO₂ per passenger

HYD CDP (Kadapa) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 10m (188 mi) Leg 2: 55m (141 mi) Total: ~2h 5m 🍃 86 kg CO₂ (+48% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HYD → CDP
1h 10m · 188 mi
View HYD to CDP flights →
Leg 2
CDP → MAA
55m · 141 mi
View CDP to MAA flights →
HYD VGA (Vijayawada) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 8m (163 mi) Leg 2: 1h 15m (247 mi) Total: ~2h 23m 🍃 101 kg CO₂ (+74% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HYD → VGA
1h 8m · 163 mi
View HYD to VGA flights →
Leg 2
VGA → MAA
1h 15m · 247 mi
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HYD BLR (Bengaluru) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 20m (281 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (166 mi) Total: ~2h 25m 🍃 108 kg CO₂ (+86% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HYD → BLR
1h 20m · 281 mi
View HYD to BLR flights →
Leg 2
BLR → MAA
1h 5m · 166 mi
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HYD TRZ (Tiruchirappalli) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 25m (445 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (181 mi) Total: ~2h 30m 🍃 141 kg CO₂ (+143% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HYD → TRZ
1h 25m · 445 mi
View HYD to TRZ flights →
Leg 2
TRZ → MAA
1h 5m · 181 mi
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HYD RJA (Rajahmundry) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 15m (224 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (304 mi) Total: ~2h 35m 🍃 122 kg CO₂ (+110% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HYD → RJA
1h 15m · 224 mi
View HYD to RJA flights →
Leg 2
RJA → MAA
1h 20m · 304 mi
View RJA to MAA flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Hyderabad to Chennai?

A nonstop flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai (MAA) takes approximately 1 hours and 20 minutes. The distance is 314 miles (505 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Hyderabad to Chennai?

3 airlines: IndiGo, Alliance Air, SpiceJet.

Is there a nonstop flight from Hyderabad to Chennai?

Yes. 3 airlines: IndiGo, Alliance Air, SpiceJet.

How far is Hyderabad from Chennai?

The flight distance from Hyderabad to Chennai is 314 miles (505 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Hyderabad to Chennai?

At 1h 20m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Hyderabad to Chennai?

Roughly 58 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 290 km.

Is the return flight from Chennai to Hyderabad also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Hyderabad to Chennai?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.