Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Your MAA to HAM flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience 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.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Hamburg Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and HAM:
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
R 3,896 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Return flights start from R 9,347. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to HAM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Hamburg Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76.04% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Hamburg Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Consider staying in a hotel near HAM if you have a late Chennai Airport to Hamburg Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Hamburg Airport rental car and discover Hamburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and star car are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Hamburg Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg
Hamburg Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Hamburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Hamburg Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Hamburg. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Hamburg Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to HAM in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Hamburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.