Flying from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is four hours 30 minutes behind Townsville and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your TSV to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
R 7,908 is the lowest price for a one-way Townsville Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at R 15,951. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from TSV to MAA if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Townsville Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from TSV to MAA.
Select 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 Townsville Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)
71.52% of flights that take off from Townsville Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Townsville Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Townsville. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Townsville Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:
Travel at your own pace with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and find adventure across Chennai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Townsville Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Townsville Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TSV to MAA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
