Flying from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll board your flight from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport (MAA). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the two main airports in Sao Paulo.
Chennai is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Sao Paulo. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to MAA.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MAA that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GRU and MAA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can reach CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to MAA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The journey time to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of VCP is 75.02%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Follow your own route with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and see more of Chennai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Chennai. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport (MAA)
R 10,280 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport. Return flights start from R 16,770. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to MAA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Chennai Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are top sights which should feature on any good Chennai itinerary.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Salem is another favourite destination in India and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without a visit to Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
