Flying from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai two hours 30 minutes ahead of Ankara.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ESB to MAA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Chennai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ESB and MAA:
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
R 6,871 is the lowest price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 17,309. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ESB to MAA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
78.41% of flights leaving from Esenboga International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Esenboga International Airport from central Ankara, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ESB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're catching a late Esenboga International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ESB to MAA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without experiencing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
