Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is seven hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai and follows the UTC+13 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to AKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Auckland Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MAA and AKL:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Currently, R 6,629 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,286. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to AKL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Auckland Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Book a hotel close to AKL if you have a late Chennai Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Auckland Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and venture far and wide through Auckland and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Auckland Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Auckland Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Auckland based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you'd like to explore Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to AKL in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Auckland, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Travel about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another side of New Zealand, consider Manukau City, about 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are among its highlights.