Chennai to Shirdi Flights

Go on a spiritual journey by taking Chennai to Shirdi IndiGo flights

IndiGo provides you with the opportunity to accomplish your spiritual calling without any hassle. The city of Chennai has quick access to the holy town of Shirdi through IndiGo flights. Now, you no longer need to have an exasperating rail or road journey taking one and a half days. The airline transforms the journey of approximately 1,200 km into an affair of a few hours. You can book Chennai to Shirdi flight tickets effortlessly on www.goindigo.in. Here, you can check all the IndiGo flights to Shirdi from Chennai and plan your journey conveniently. With an expanding network, fleet and operational capacity, IndiGo stands to be the largest passenger airline of the country. Through the years, the airline has been delivering on-time transit for every destination. Download the IndiGo app to check Chennai to Shirdi flight status on your smartphone.

The best deals on IndiGo for Chennai to Shirdi (MAA - SAG) flights

IndiGo offers you Chennai to Shirdi lowest airfare tickets. To book flight tickets, you are required to visit goindigo.in and choose the ‘Flight Booking’ option. Then, enter the ‘From’, ‘To’ and ‘Departure Date’ fields accordingly. There are options for one way, round trip and multi-city flight bookings. While booking flights from Chennai to Shirdi, select the ‘Round Trip’ option if you are returning to Chennai. By selecting ‘Round Trip’, you may avail attractive discounts in the total fare for Shirdi to Chennai flight.

Choose the ‘Multi-city’ option if you have plans to travel to further destinations. Concessions are available while booking Chennai to Shirdi flight tickets in different categories, such as armed forces, senior citizens, family & friends, students and minors. While booking Chennai to Shirdi flight tickets with IndiGo, you will have two options such as ‘Saver’ and ‘Flexi Plus’. The ‘Flexi Plus’ option provides additional benefits for the convenience of passengers.

Besides Chennai to Shirdi lowest airfare tickets, you may get special discounts or cashback offers while booking tickets on IndiGo website or mobile application.

Shirdi – The legacy of a great saint

Situated in the north of Maharashtra, Shirdi was the home of the revered saint Sri Sai Baba. It is among the major pilgrimage centres in western India. Devotees from across the world flock here to pay their homage to Baba.

Things to do

Praying at SaiBaba Samadhi Mandir and other temples dedicated to Shri Sai Baba remains the main purpose of visiting Shirdi for many tourists. Offer the meal at the Prasadalaya. Visit Sai Heritage Village, a theme park describing the life of Baba and people of his times. You can also visit Shani Shingnapur, a sacred place because of the temple dedicated to Lord Shanidev. The temple in Shingnapur enshrines a Swayambhu form of deity and is revered as a Jagrut Devasthan. Make your Shirdi trip a fun affair by taking rides at Wet N Joy water park.

Tourist attraction

Located in the heart of the town, SaiBaba Mandir is the prime attraction in Shirdi. It houses the Samadhi (burial site) of the mortal remains of Sri Sai Baba. Dwarakamayi is the place where Sai Baba had spent a significant part of his life till his last breath. Further, Gurusthan is the site where Sri Sai Baba first appeared as a 16-year-old boy under a neem tree. Some other places to visit in and around Shirdi include Chavadi, Khandoba Temple, Lendi Baug, Hanuman Mandir and Abdul Baba Cottage.

Places to shop

The street leading to the Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir is lined up with numerous shops selling idols, portraits, keyrings, gift items and dry fruits. There are also book shops selling religious and inspirational books. You can also visit Sai Complex Mall for a lovely shopping experience.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Shirdi is from January to March. From September to November, Shirdi remains crowded with pilgrims due to occasions like Sai Baba's death anniversary, Dussehra and Guru Poornima. If you want to witness these occasions, you may visit during these months.

Modes of transport

Buses and taxis are the common modes of transport in Shirdi.

Weather

Summer starts from March and lasts till May in Shirdi. The maximum temperature rises to 40-degree Celsius during summer. Shirdi experiences monsoon between June and September. Winter starts in December and lasts till February.

Airport

Shirdi Airport (IATA: SAG) is located in Kakadi village, which is 14 km away from Shirdi town.

Chennai – The gateway of South India

The capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is a vibrant metropolitan city with rich cultural heritage. Situated on the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is a leading hub of information technology, education, health and automobile in India. The city boasts of magnificent temples, historical churches, spectacular colonial buildings and beautiful beaches.

Tourist attractions

The popular places to visit in Chennai include Marundeeswarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Santhome Cathedral, Marina Beach, Elliot's Beach, Kapaleeswarar Temple and Golden Beach.

Places to shop

Thyagaraya Nagar, George Town, Pondy Bazaar, Godown Street and Sowcarpet are among the popular marketplaces in Chennai. Further, the famous shopping malls in the city include Express Avenue, Spectrum Mall, Ampa Skywalk, Phoenix Marketcity, The Forum Vijaya Mall and Chennai Citi Centre.

Modes of transport

Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses, metro, auto-rickshaws and app-based taxi services are the major transport means across Chennai. Notably, the public transport network is among the bests in the country.

Weather

Chennai witnesses a hot and humid climate. The summer season starts from March and lasts till May, with temperatures soaring to 45-degree Celsius in the daytime. During monsoons (June to August), the city receives heavy rainfall. Winter starts from November and stretches till February.

Airport

Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA) is at Meenambakkam, which is about 21 kilometres from the city centre.

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