Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1. The city is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai, where Chennai Airport is located.
With five departures a week between the two airports, Chennai Airport (MAA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Hop on Lufthansa's 01:45 flight to get your journey from MAA to FRA underway.
For a relaxed start to your MAA to Frankfurt flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Direct Chennai Airport to Frankfurt tickets are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll be landing.
Check out the deals with Lufthansa. This carrier has direct flights from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flight tickets from MAA to Frankfurt, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Travelling from central Chennai to MAA takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Frankfurt
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Frankfurt flight is R 3,963. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,906. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from MAA to Frankfurt, reserve your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Chennai Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from MAA to Frankfurt.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your flight from MAA to Frankfurt can help you secure the lowest rate.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is about 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MAA to Frankfurt flight:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Before you book your flights from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Frankfurt offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
When booking your Chennai Airport to Frankfurt flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MAA to Frankfurt around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another corner of Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.