How to find cheap flights to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
At the moment, R 5,825 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Chennai International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to MAA for R 10,888.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Chennai, where Chennai International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to land an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Chennai. This will give you more choices for where you take off and land, along with different prices.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Chennai, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Chennai International Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Chennai
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Chennai is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to MAA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
November is the most popular month for flights to MAA. Travel then if you're eager to explore Chennai in full swing.
Travel in January if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Chennai are often more affordable.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Chennai is warmest in May, with averages of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF), January has the lowest temperatures.
February gives you the best chance of clearer skies. This is the driest month in Chennai.
The wettest time of year is October. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Chennai International Airport, these leading airlines make getting to Chennai easy:
Servant Air, Inc. has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 98% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a smart pick when booking your MAA plane ticket.
Once you arrive at MAA, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Chennai International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to MAA:
Flights taking off from Chennai International Airport arrive as planned 76% of the time. This percentage tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Chennai from Chennai International Airport (MAA)
MAA is about 21 kilometres from central Chennai.
Once you've touched down from your flight to MAA, the drive to the centre takes around 35 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Chennai comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
Chennai highlights
Hop off your flight to Chennai and make a beeline for these major attractions:
Meenakshi Temple: Offering a classic introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres south of the centre.
Botanical Garden (in front of gallery no 2): Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Chennai. This park is roughly 2 kilometres southwest of the centre.
Marina Beach: Take on this landmark next. About 3 kilometres south of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Chennai experience.
How to get to Avadi from Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Setting out for the nearby city of Avadi? It's about 32 kilometres from MAA. It'll take you around 1 hour to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you to Avadi in roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Travelling from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tambaram
If Tambaram is where you're off to, it's about 8 kilometres from Chennai International Airport.
Explore more of India
There's a whole lot more of India ready to be uncovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Chennai, head for Bengaluru. On the must-see list? Begin with Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple. The most convenient airport for this city is Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
Salem might just become one of your favourite stops in India. You'll find it around 257 kilometres southwest of Chennai. ISKCON, Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park and Kailasanathar Temple stand out as key sights.
About 161 kilometres north of Chennai, Nellore is worth a detour. Some of the best reasons to visit include Badshahi Masjid, Science Museum and Sai Baba Temple.
