Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
The timezone in Edmonton is UTC-6, which is 11 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
To ensure you catch your MAA to YEG flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to discover another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Edmonton International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a well-known stop between MAA and YEG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight is R 11,519. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 28,630. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to YEG, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Edmonton International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAA to YEG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights leaving from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
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 driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Edmonton International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YEG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and venture far and wide through Edmonton and beyond.
Booking your ride from Edmonton International Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Edmonton International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Edmonton. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Edmonton International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to YEG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 274 kilometres south of Edmonton, a visit to Calgary will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Canada, consider Saskatoon, about 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre are among the biggest draws.
