Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Osaka: what you need to know
Osaka is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai, where Chennai Airport is located. Osaka operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from MAA to Osaka. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it simple to plan a flight from MAA to Osaka with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
To visit Japan for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from India. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Chennai Airport to Osaka.
The journey from central Chennai to MAA takes approximately 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 47 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Osaka, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Osaka
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Osaka is C$403. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$799. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to Osaka, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Chennai Airport to Osaka is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Osaka, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
As soon as your flight from Chennai Airport to Osaka has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 18 minutes by car. Central Osaka is approximately 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM).
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near ITM. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from MAA to Osaka at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Osaka
June is the busiest month to catch a flight from Chennai Airport to Osaka while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Osaka, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Osaka, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from MAA to Osaka in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Osaka
After locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Osaka, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Osaka:
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Osaka itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Universal Studios Japan.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Osaka and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one place to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Osaka.