Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your MAA to AMS flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAA and AMS include:
Dubai Airport
Mumbai Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
R 3,736 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,550. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to AMS if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Chennai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Landing cheap flights from MAA to AMS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a hotel near AMS if you have a late Chennai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to AMS in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another well-known destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without experiencing Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.