Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai four hours 30 minutes ahead of Munich.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MUC to MAA flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MUC and MAA:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, R 4,295 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,038. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MUC to MAA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MUC to MAA.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of the flights that depart from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to MAA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
