Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
For a stress-free journey, 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 board your SAW to MAA flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SAW and MAA include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
R 2,500 is currently the best price for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,487. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAW to MAA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SAW to MAA.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
When it comes to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport's on-time performance, 76.93% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SAW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're getting in on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats 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 hotels near MAA:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit Chennai during its warmest month. 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 SAW to MAA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.