Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Geneva is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAA to GVA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Geneve Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAA and GVA include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Geneve Airport flight is R 4,681. A return plane ticket is currently R 11,534. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to GVA, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Chennai Airport to Geneve Airport.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Geneve Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Geneve Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
Consider staying in a hotel near GVA if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Geneve Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, Geneva is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Geneve Airport is November, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Geneva based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you'd like to visit Geneva during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to GVA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Geneva. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.