Travelling from Istanbul to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport (MAA) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Istanbul to MAA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to MAA departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport, check out these options when departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to MAA flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MAA:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Chennai Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Chennai. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chennai Airport (MAA)
R 2,581 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Chennai Airport. Return flights start at R 6,588. These fares can change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to MAA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Istanbul to Chennai Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is when most people visit Chennai. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
When booking your Istanbul to MAA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Chennai Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Meenakshi Temple and Marina beach are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Chennai must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Salem is another must-experience destination in India and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without seeing Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
