Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chengdu: what you need to know
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Chengdu is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from MAA to Chengdu. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from MAA to Chengdu. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you have a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to enter China. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Chennai Airport to Chengdu for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
MAA is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 47 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 49 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Chengdu? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chengdu
C$305 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Chengdu. Return flights start at C$707. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to Chengdu if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Chengdu.
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Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is around 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chennai Airport to Chengdu. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. Following your flight from Chennai Airport to Chengdu, it'll take you around 31 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near CTU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from MAA to Chengdu:
Best time to go to Chengdu
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Chengdu. July is the most popular month to travel to Chengdu. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Chengdu, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from MAA to Chengdu in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 13ºC.
More about Chengdu
Start your Chengdu trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Chengdu, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Jinli Ancient Street and Wuhou Shrine are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Chengdu itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Sichuan Opera Troupe.
Complete your Chengdu trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Chengdu and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare companies in one go to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Chengdu.