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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.

4 airlines operate flights between Mumbai and Chennai. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• IndiGo
• Air India
• Akasa Air
• SpiceJet

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mumbai to Chennai.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $109 round-trip and layover options via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) at $112.

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 layover 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 $105 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $113: a $8 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 37% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 31%, evening flights for 21%, and afternoon flights for 11%.

A nonstop flight from Mumbai to Chennai takes 2h 07m, covering 642 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:05 am and lands at 6:12 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 1:07 am.

The flight takes about 2h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $109. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Mumbai to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $73, which is 40% 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: 79% on time

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

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.

Round-trip flights from Mumbai to Chennai range from $98 to $122, with an average of $109 over the past 12 months. Anything below $98 counts as a good deal.