Flying from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to MAA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to MAA departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MAA include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to MAA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAA if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Chennai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Chennai. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Currently, R 3,593 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,277. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to MAA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Istanbul to Chennai International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
November is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport (MAA). Plan your visit to Chennai in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Istanbul to MAA plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chennai
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Chennai International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chennai:
You'll find loads of things to do in Chennai when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Salem is another must-experience destination in India and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Chennai. No journey is complete without visiting ISKCON, Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park and Kailasanathar Temple.
