Travelling from Istanbul to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport (MAA) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Istanbul to MAA.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from Istanbul to MAA leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
From the centre of Istanbul, IST is approximately 48 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MAA are:
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 57 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not spend another night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to MAA:
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel close to MAA if you're taking a late flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 47 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 49 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chennai Airport (MAA)
For a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Chennai Airport, C$274 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from C$539. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get flight tickets from Istanbul to MAA. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy more options for departure times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Istanbul to Chennai Airport.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Chennai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Chennai in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Chennai. May is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Istanbul to MAA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Istanbul to Chennai Airport.
More about Chennai
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Chennai Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chennai:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are top attractions which should be on every Chennai itinerary.
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