Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, Glasgow is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
To ensure you catch your flight from MAA to Glasgow, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from MAA to Glasgow, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
To travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you have a passport from India. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the duration and purpose of your visit. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Chennai Airport to Glasgow.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai, MAA can be reached in approximately 47 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 49 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near MAA. Whether you have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Glasgow or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Glasgow
C$380 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Glasgow. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$807. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to Glasgow if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap tickets from Chennai Airport to Glasgow is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow takes around 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Chennai Airport to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Central Glasgow is located around 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Once your flight from Chennai Airport to Glasgow has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 38 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 53 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from MAA to Glasgow:
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Chennai Airport to Glasgow while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Glasgow, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Chennai Airport to Glasgow, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Look for cheap flights from MAA to Glasgow in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Glasgow right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Chennai Airport to Glasgow:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Glasgow.
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