Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAA to MAD flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MAA and MAD include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
At the moment, R 4,879 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,698. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from MAA to MAD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Madrid Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAA to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're landing on a late Chennai Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near MAD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Madrid and beyond.
Booking your ride from Madrid Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
