Flying from Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Buenos Aires. Check out your options departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when planning your flight from Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport (MAA).
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Buenos Aires. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai.
To ensure you get on your flight from Buenos Aires to MAA, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Jorge Newbery Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from AEP land on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Buenos Aires to MAA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 83.93% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Central Chennai is roughly 16 kilometres from Chennai Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport (MAA)
R 16,901 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport. A return flight starts from R 31,057. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Buenos Aires to MAA, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is when most people travel to Chennai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Buenos Aires to MAA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chennai right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Chennai Airport:
Meenakshi Temple and Marina beach are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Chennai itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its popular sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in India, consider Salem, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are among the biggest draws.
