Direct (nonstop) flights from Vijayawada to Chennai

1 airline flys nonstop from Vijayawada (VGA) to Chennai International (MAA). It's 247 miles (398 km), about 1h 15m in the air. Operated by IndiGo.

VGA
Vijayawada
🇮🇳 Vijayawada, India
MAA
Chennai International
🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Flight Time
1h 15m
Distance
247 mi
398 km
CO₂/pax
46 kg
−41 kg vs. layover
Airlines
1
IndiGo
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by IndiGo IndiGo

Route data last updated: May 26, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

IndiGo 6E IndiGo
Route
VGA → MAA
Flight Time
1h 15m
Distance
247 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Vijayawada to Chennai with one stop · direct emits 46 kg CO₂ per passenger

VGA CDP (Kadapa) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 5m (193 mi) Leg 2: 55m (141 mi) Total: ~2h 🍃 87 kg CO₂ (+89% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VGA → CDP
1h 5m · 193 mi
View VGA to CDP flights →
Leg 2
CDP → MAA
55m · 141 mi
View CDP to MAA flights →
VGA HYD (Hyderabad) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 8m (163 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (314 mi) Total: ~2h 28m 🍃 113 kg CO₂ (+146% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VGA → HYD
1h 8m · 163 mi
View VGA to HYD flights →
Leg 2
HYD → MAA
1h 20m · 314 mi
View HYD to MAA flights →
VGA VTZ (Vishakhapatnam) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 5m (180 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (385 mi) Total: ~2h 35m 🍃 129 kg CO₂ (+180% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VGA → VTZ
1h 5m · 180 mi
View VGA to VTZ flights →
Leg 2
VTZ → MAA
1h 30m · 385 mi
View VTZ to MAA flights →
VGA BLR (Bengaluru) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 45m (308 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (166 mi) Total: ~2h 50m 🍃 113 kg CO₂ (+146% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VGA → BLR
1h 45m · 308 mi
View VGA to BLR flights →
Leg 2
BLR → MAA
1h 5m · 166 mi
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VGA BOM (Mumbai) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 50m (551 mi) Leg 2: 2h 5m (641 mi) Total: ~3h 55m 🍃 246 kg CO₂ (+435% vs. direct)
Leg 1
VGA → BOM
1h 50m · 551 mi
View VGA to BOM flights →
Leg 2
BOM → MAA
2h 5m · 641 mi
View BOM to MAA flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Vijayawada to Chennai?

A nonstop flight from Vijayawada (VGA) to Chennai (MAA) takes approximately 1 hours and 15 minutes. The distance is 247 miles (398 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Vijayawada to Chennai?

Just IndiGo.

Is there a nonstop flight from Vijayawada to Chennai?

Yes. 1 airline: IndiGo.

How far is Vijayawada from Chennai?

The flight distance from Vijayawada to Chennai is 247 miles (398 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Paris.

What type of aircraft flies from Vijayawada to Chennai?

At 1h 15m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

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

Roughly 46 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 230 km.

Is the return flight from Chennai to Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada for this flight?

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