Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Rome: what you need to know
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai, where Chennai Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from MAA to Rome. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight from MAA to Rome with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
If you have a passport from India, you will need an embassy visa to visit Italy. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Chennai Airport to Rome for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Chennai, MAA can be reached in about 47 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Rome? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Rome
C$293 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Rome. Return flights start from C$706. These fares can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to Rome. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Chennai Airport to Rome is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Chennai Airport to Rome. Enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 39 minutes.
It takes roughly 51 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near FCO if you're catching a late flight from Chennai Airport to Rome. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Central Rome is around 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). As soon as your flight from Chennai Airport to Rome has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 42 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from MAA to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Rome. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rome in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Rome for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from MAA to Rome in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chennai Airport to Rome, check out our range of hotels including:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Rome to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Roman Forum.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Rome and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Rome.