Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN): what you need to know
Kano is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to KAN 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'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Many travellers pass through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
R 15,149 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 26,844. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to KAN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights departing from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAA:
Arriving at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near KAN:
Getting from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to central Kano
From Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kano. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kano is April, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to KAN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've seen Kano, now it's time to explore other corners of Nigeria. Journey around 209 kilometres south-west to Kaduna to check off its top attractions. From K.A.D.P Birnin Gwari Zonal Area Office to Mutunci Company Nigeria Ltd and Amyz Re ort and Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 499 kilometres east of Kano, Maiduguri is another favourite stop in Nigeria. Experience major highlights starting with Chad Basin National Park, Borno State Museum and Kofa biyu Maiduguri.
