Flying from Rome to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Chennai Airport (MAA) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Rome to MAA. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from Rome to MAA departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The distance from central Rome to FCO is approximately 32 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Chennai Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and MAA:
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can get to CIA from the centre of Rome in about 42 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Rome to MAA, kick back in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Chennai Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 47 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Chennai Airport (MAA)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to Chennai Airport, C$273 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just C$642. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Rome to MAA, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting flight tickets from Rome to Chennai Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rome to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Rome to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Chennai. The warmest month is May. Book your flights from Rome to MAA during then and you can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flights from Rome to Chennai Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chennai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chennai right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Rome to Chennai Airport:
Marina Beach and Fort St. George are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Chennai itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Government Museum.
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