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

• Earliest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 09:49
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 22:54.

The flight takes about 1h 04m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Coimbatore to Chennai.

A direct flight from Coimbatore to Chennai takes 1h 04m, covering 251 miles.

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 Coimbatore to Chennai range from £73 to £89, with an average of £79 over the past 12 months. Anything below £73 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £67 return via Bengaluru Intl (BLR), compared with £79 for direct.

IndiGo is the only airline operating Coimbatore to Chennai flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£21 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Evening is the busiest departure period on Coimbatore to Chennai flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 12%.

One-way fares from Coimbatore to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £73, which is 76% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Coimbatore to Chennai usually depart from Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Coimbatore to Chennai route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

Connecting flights from Coimbatore to Chennai most commonly pass through:

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Coimbatore to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £77 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £83, a difference of £6.

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

Only IndiGo operates flights between Coimbatore and Chennai.

Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 52m, compared to 7h 45m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

Among airlines operating Coimbatore to Chennai flights:

• IndiGo: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

Due to the short nature of the flight, the layovers are limited to a few Indian cities. The city in which you will have your layover is entirely dependent on the airline you are flying with because most airlines will schedule a layover in a city that also serves as their hub. For instance, when you book a connecting flight with Vistara, there is a good chance your layover will be in Mumbai and the same applies to IndiGo which has a hub in Hyderabad.

Taxis are the most reliable mode of transport from Chennai Airport to downtown. They are available round the clock and will drop you off at any point in the city center. Finding them is also easy as they are always parked in front of the main terminal building. Alternative options include the bus train and metro. The bus is available every two hours between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm while the train and metro are available every fifteen minutes from 4:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Of all the airlines serving the Coimbatore to Chennai route, Vistara leads the way when it comes to sustainability efforts. They were the first Indian Airline to adopt the use of sustainable aviation fuel leading to significant reductions in net carbon emissions over a single flight. In addition, they are working through the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation to lower CO2 emissions for international flights.

When booking a flight for an unaccompanied minor, consider choosing IndiGo. They have an entire service dedicated to helping unaccompanied minors during their travels called the ‘Flying Solo Service’. The service is optional for children aged between 13 and 18 but mandatory for any minors aged between 8 and 12.