Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai seven hours 30 minutes behind Wellington.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your WLG to MAA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
R 8,764 is the lowest price for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at R 19,361. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from WLG to MAA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport to Chennai Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from WLG to MAA.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Wellington International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
When it comes to Wellington International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.62% of flights complete their journey on time.
Wellington International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Wellington. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to WLG? If you're boarding an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAA if you're taking a late Wellington International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Wellington International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Wellington International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from WLG to MAA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without visiting Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
