Flying from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Chennai Airport takes an average of 5 hours 50 minutes. The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, making it 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Port Louis.
Traveling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Mauritius is your gateway to discovering Chennai (and maybe even some other exciting parts of India!). Look through the direct flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this popular carrier.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Chennai Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between MRU and MAA:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Dubai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter India, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MRU to MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Chennai Airport is C$273. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$499. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MRU to MAA.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Chennai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Central Port Louis to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near MRU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Chennai Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 47 minutes.
It'll take around 49 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MRU to MAA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
Once you've locked in your flights from MRU to MAA, you'll want to find a hotel in Chennai. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are top attractions which should feature on any good Chennai itinerary.
Complete your Chennai trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Chennai Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Chennai escape.