Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Milan: what you need to know
Milan is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai, where Chennai Airport is located. Milan operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from MAA to Milan, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from MAA to Milan, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
If you have a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Italy. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Chennai Airport to Milan for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai, MAA can be reached in about 47 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 49 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Milan? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Milan
R 4,242 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Milan. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,365. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to Milan, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Chennai Airport to Milan is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from MAA to Milan every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Milan.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan takes about 45 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 53 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Milan, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MXP:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
After your flight from Chennai Airport to Milan has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 58 minutes by car. Central Milan is approximately 64 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near BGY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from MAA to Milan:
Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Chennai Airport to Milan while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Milan, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Chennai Airport to Milan, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap flights from MAA to Milan in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Milan
After booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Milan, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milan:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are essential stops on your Milan itinerary.
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