Travelling from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Kaohsiung.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your KHH to MAA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kaohsiung International Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KHH and MAA:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kaohsiung International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is R 2,560. A return plane ticket right now is R 5,920. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from KHH to MAA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Landing cheap flights from KHH to MAA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Kaohsiung International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from KHH arrive on schedule 93.35% of the time.
Central Kaohsiung to Kaohsiung International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to KHH? If you've booked an early flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late Kaohsiung International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kaohsiung International Airport to Chennai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Chennai in April.
Before locking in your flight from Kaohsiung International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KHH 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 waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
