Chennai to Coimbatore Flights
Chennai to Coimbatore flights connect the capital of Tamil Nadu with the state's second largest industrial city. The route carries steady business travel linked to Coimbatore's textile mills and its pump and engineering component manufacturers, which have made the city a major manufacturing hub in South India. A growing IT sector in Coimbatore has also added corporate travel, and many students fly to Coimbatore to attend its well known engineering colleges. 12 Chennai to Coimbatore flights operate each day, mainly on Air India Express, IndiGo, with one way fares on MakeMyTrip starting from ₹14670.
Chennai to Coimbatore Route Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance | Approximately 400 km (aerial) |
| Fastest flight duration | 1 hr 5 mins |
| Daily flights | 12 |
| Key airlines | Air India Express, IndiGo |
| Departure airport | Chennai International Airport (MAA) |
| Arrival airport | Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) |
| Starting one way fare | ₹14670 |
Connecting Flights on the Chennai to Coimbatore Route
Almost all travellers between Chennai and Coimbatore choose a direct flight, as the nonstop journey is short. A few connecting flights operate through cities such as Bangalore or Hyderabad, but these usually add three hours or more to the journey. A connecting flight makes sense only when the fare savings is very large.
Airport Information for Chennai to Coimbatore Flights
Chennai to Coimbatore flights depart from the domestic terminal at Chennai International Airport. Online check in opens 48 hours before departure, and airport counters usually close 45 to 60 minutes before the flight. Coimbatore International Airport is the only airport serving the city, so all flights from Chennai arrive at the same place. It offers prepaid taxi counters, car rental desks and wheelchair assistance for travellers who need it. As there is heavy textile and engineering trade between the two cities, many business travellers at the airport carry product samples or trade goods.
Booking Steps on MakeMyTrip
- Log in to MakeMyTrip, or create an account if this is a first booking.
- Enter Chennai as the starting point and Coimbatore as the destination.
- Choose the travel date and the number of passengers.
- Sort the results by price and apply airline or time filters as needed.
- Pick a fare type based on the flexibility required.
- Add a promo code such as MMTSUPER or WELCOMEMMT before paying.
- Pay to receive the e-ticket and invoice by email.
Fare Patterns Across the Year
- Business and trade travel keeps demand fairly steady on most weekdays on Chennai to Coimbatore flights.
- The engineering and textile trade fair season in Coimbatore, usually around January and February, brings higher demand as buyers travel from Chennai.
- Diwali and the winter wedding season also push fares above the yearly average.
- Fares for flights to Coimbatore are usually lowest when there is no major festival or holiday rush.
- Comparing fares across nearby dates can help find a lower price.
Baggage Allowance for Chennai to Coimbatore Flights
- Cabin baggage is generally capped at 7 kg on standard fares.
- Check in baggage starts at 15 kg on the lowest fare tier.
- Higher fare tiers raise this to 20 or 25 kg, depending on the airline.
- Extra baggage bought online before the flight is usually cheaper than the airport rate.
- Business travellers carrying textile or engineering product samples should check the airline's policy in advance, as these items may count as excess baggage.
Tips to Save on Chennai to Coimbatore Flights
- Booking a few weeks ahead can help travellers access more fare options, particularly during busy periods such as trade fairs and the wedding season.
- Use fare alerts to track price changes instead of checking flight fares repeatedly.
- Compare different fare options when travel dates or plans may change, rather than choosing only the lowest-priced ticket.
- Check nearby travel dates to see whether shifting the journey by a day can offer a different fare.
- Once both travel dates are fixed, compare the cost of booking the outbound and return journeys together.
Why Book Chennai to Coimbatore Flights on MakeMyTrip
- Baggage allowance and applicable cancellation charges are displayed with the fare before payment.
- Web check-in and flight status information are available after the booking is confirmed.
- Available promo codes and bank offers can be reviewed while making the booking.
- Departure time and other filters make it easier to compare flights that fit your schedule.
- Post-booking support is available for eligible changes, cancellations, and refund-related queries.
Refunds for Cancelled or Rescheduled Chennai to Coimbatore Flights
How a cancelled or rescheduled flight is handled depends on the airline, not on one fixed MakeMyTrip rule. If the airline cancels the flight, the usual options are a full refund, a free change to another flight or credit for later travel. If the passenger cancels, the cancellation fee for the fare type is deducted first. The status of a refund can be checked in the My Trips section of the account.
Group and Corporate Bookings
Groups of ten or more people travelling together on the Chennai to Coimbatore route can book through MakeMyTrip's group desk, which helps with seat blocks and a group fare. This is often used by textile and engineering companies coordinating staff travel to plants around Coimbatore, as well as by educational institutions organising travel for groups of students. A company can also receive one combined bill with GST invoices. A group fare depends on the number of seats available at the time of the request, so it should be treated as an initial quote rather than a final price.
last updated at 1 Oct 2026 08:26:31