Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MAA to NRT flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Narita International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MAA and NRT:
Hong Kong International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Right now, C$278 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Narita International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$555. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to NRT, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Narita International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAA to NRT.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Narita International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, 76.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Narita International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Narita International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Narita International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to NRT in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a visit to Yokohama will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Japan, head for Osaka, about 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are among the biggest draws.