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The Jaya He GVK New Museum turns Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2 into a museum and art installation. Hundreds of local artists have been brought together to create exhibits that show the culture, identity, history and aesthetic of Mumbai, showcasing the city at the heart of India. The installation is free to enter, however you can book online to be a part of the free guided tour through the exhibits.

There are many hotel options within a 10-minute drive of Chennai Airport. The Quality Inn is a short walk from the Meenambakkam Station, the next stop north-east of the Airport station. Further up the road again, you can find the 5-star Trident Hotel. If you’re looking for something more budget-friendly, you can find the Airway Drive In Hotel south-west of the airport.

While there is a subway station near the airport named the Tirusulam Station, it is largely recommended for visitors to Chennai to travel by rickshaw or taxi into the centre city. Many hotels offer shuttle transfers between the airport and it is recommended that you contact your accommodation before making alternative arrangements.

You will find cafes within a short walk of every departure gate at Mumbai Airport. You can order a cup of coffee and find something to grab and go at Café 2.0, Cafeccino, Café Chino or Krispy Kreme Donuts.

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

• IndiGo
• Air India
• Akasa Air

Flights from Mumbai to Chennai usually depart from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

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
• Akasa Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £80 return and stopover options via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) at £83.

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

Most connecting flights from Mumbai to Chennai pass through Bengaluru Intl (BLR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

On the Mumbai to Chennai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 8%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £78 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £84 – a £6 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Mumbai to Chennai route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mumbai to Chennai flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, Evening flights for 17%, and Night flights for 17%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 04:05 and lands at 06:10
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 01:05.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of £80. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Mumbai to Chennai takes 2h 05m, covering 642 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £99 to £956. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mumbai to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £117, which is 203% above the typical average for this route.

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

• Akasa Air: 88% on time
• IndiGo: 84% on time
• Air India: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Return flights from Mumbai to Chennai range from £73 to £90, with an average of £80 over the past 12 months. Anything below £73 counts as a good deal.