Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai three hours 30 minutes ahead of Tel Aviv.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your TLV to MAA flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is R 3,373. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 7,445. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from TLV to MAA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from TLV to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
When it comes to Ben Gurion International Airport's on-time performance, 72.9% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near TLV? If you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're on a late Ben Gurion International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Ben Gurion International 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 faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Ben Gurion 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).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TLV to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its popular sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Coimbatore is another well-known destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
