Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Taif Airport (TIF): what you need to know
Taif's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Taif two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to TIF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Taif Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MAA and TIF include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Taif Airport (TIF)
C$340 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Taif Airport flight. Return flights start from C$651. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to TIF if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Taif Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from MAA to TIF is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Taif Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Taif Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Taif Airport (TIF)
Stay moments from the runway if you're touching down on a late Chennai Airport to Taif Airport flight. Rawat Al Msaif is a comfortable option close to TIF. Or check in and get some rest at Nader's Apartment before heading to your final destination.
Follow your own route with a Taif Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and experience more of Taif and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Taif Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Taif Airport (TIF) to central Taif
From Taif Airport, Taif is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Taif Airport (TIF)
March is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Taif Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Taif in April.
The warmest month in Taif is June, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Taif Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to TIF in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Taif, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 137 kilometres west to Jeddah to tick off its top sights. From Faisal Sports Park to Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Mecca is another must-experience destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 48 kilometres west of Taif. No journey is complete without visiting View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.