Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport is 9 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Frankfurt.
Take your pick of eight weekly Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 11:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your FRA to MAA flight.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chennai — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Lufthansa.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for FRA to MAA flights is Lufthansa.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FRA and MAA:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, R 3,527 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,674. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from FRA to MAA, reserve your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Picking up cheap flights from FRA to MAA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on time at their destination.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to FRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FRA to MAA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include 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 dropping by Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
