Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is three hours 30 minutes behind Seoul and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your ICN to MAA flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between ICN and MAA:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, R 2,639 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,747. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ICN to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ICN to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Incheon International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
74% of flights departing from Incheon International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Incheon International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to ICN:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAA if you're taking a late Incheon International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Incheon International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to explore Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ICN to MAA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key highlights.